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One thing that makes this series so compelling is that the individual books are so intertwined. There are clues in each that predict events in subsequent parts. The trick is to recognize a clue. A comment in the 2nd book that the Losadunai have not had many visitors from the East turns out to predict 10 very exciting chapters in the 4th. The details, however, could never be guessed. The first step may be to recognize the clues.
There are two main areas:
- What is happening to Durc and other members of his Clan?
Three clues from the 1st book are illustrated below.
- Chap 13. After Ayla saves Ona from drowning, Aga says if she has another daughter, Droog will name her Ayla.
- Chap 28. Creb realizes the Clan has no future except for the one chance with Durc and Ura.
- Chap 28. Goov curses Ayla, as he was ordered, but then turns his back to Broud.
Broud will not be leader for long. Ultimately, Durc will lead the Clan.
- What is happening to Ayla and Jondalar in the Ninth Cave of the Zelandonii?
During one of the many interviews with Jean Auel when the 4th book was released, one statement she made remains in my memory. She disclosed that Ayla would live to be 42 years old. Since she is about 18 when they reach the Zelandonii cave, I would look for the 5th book to cover up to perhaps 20 years.
I believe there are too many clues in all four books to document here. Obviously, there will be cultural clashes, but there are indications the Zelandonii can learn. Trading can be established with Guban's cave. Danug from the Mamutoi will visit.
The 6th book will probably tie up some loose ends. We will learn about Ayla's birth family. We know the Clan will die, since there are no Neanderthals today. The dream of the two brothers fighting will be explained. There will be some great significance to Ayla's death and the Spirits that were not taken from her when she was cursed. Her death will probably be in the collapse of the 9th Cave, also the home of the Clan.
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