#GSUllman – Rosepoint Publishing

An Epic Saga of Loss and Survival in an Ancient Neolithic World (The Teuta’s Child)

Book Blurb:

Nearly 8,300 years ago, a sudden climate collapse reshaped the earth. Winters grew longer and colder, harvests failed, coastlines flooded, and the ground itself became unstable. For the Téuta, a settled Neolithic village that had endured for generations, survival became uncertain.

Eini is born with troubling visions of disaster—warnings her people dismiss as superstition. As the climate worsens and violence spreads among desperate neighbors, Eini spends her lifetime trying to protect her family and preserve the fragile traditions that hold her community together. When catastrophe finally strikes, the Téuta must face the unthinkable: abandoning their ancestral home and redefining who they are in a transformed world.

Told across generations, Singing Bones follows the lives of women whose strength, memory, and resilience shape the fate of their people—from prophecy, to survival, to leadership forged in loss. Song, story, and shared history become tools of endurance in a world where nothing can be taken for granted.

Grounded in real archaeological and climate research, Singing Bones is ancient historical fiction set during the Neolithic era. Its spiritual elements arise from a prehistoric worldview in which nature, belief, and survival are inseparable. Sweeping yet intimate, it explores how early civilizations responded to climate catastrophe, displacement, and change.

Perfect for readers of immersive historical fiction, ancient civilizations, prehistoric survival stories, and epic sagas rooted in humanity’s deep past.

His Review:

Life was quite different around 8300 BC. The entire population of the world was smaller than the population of Los Angeles and surrounding area. Hunter-gatherers got fresh meat daily and developed jerking and salt storage. These were consumed when a fresh catch or animal could not be taken. The calendar was kept by a medicine man or shaman and life hinged around these individuals.

When crops failed or the harvest was low, sacrifices were in order. Usually, young unspoiled girls were the preferred offering. Trading with other villages that had expertise in stone work and spear making as well as agriculture and herding helped to settle tribes into static areas rather than wandering with the herds and the seasons. Crops of barley and wheat were cultivated to provide food storage for the winter months.

Northern Idaho tribes went up to the higher plateaus during the summer because the winds kept the village cooler. During the winter months, settling into the canyons provided protection from the cold arctic blasts and freezing temperatures. This is the lifestyle of the villagers in this tome. Medicine men and women were the keys to the health and welfare of the population.

But time is forcing change. And few are dealing well with it. Told from multiple POVs, the difference in the tribal leadership, and the decisions, directions each take is engaging. The book is informational and thought provoking. Recommended to any who enjoys historical fiction, exploration of ancient civilizations and their societies! 4.5 stars – CE Williams

Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book. The thoughts expressed here are my own.

Rosepoint Publishing: Four point Five Stars

Book Details:

Genre: Ancient Historical Fiction, Historical Fantasy Fiction
Publication Date: to be released March 25, 2026
Source: Author and NetGalley

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The Author: Stuart Ullman retired from working after 38 years as an economist and engineering project manager at a US Navy lab. He has been an avid recreational sailor for decades, and was, for a time, the Commodore of the Sailing Club of Washington; he once sailed to Bermuda on one of the U.S. Naval Academy’s 44-foot sailboats. Since his retirement he has pursued a life-long interest in writing. He has been active in the Maryland Writers Association and for several years was president of the Montgomery County chapter. He and his wife raised two children, have a grandson, and are currently living in Kensington, Maryland.