Publisher's Synopsis
Europe, 13,000 years ago. Auroch, a young hunter from the Summer Valley, is tasked with retrieving medicine to save his infant brother. Accompanied by the enigmatic and fiercely independent medicine woman-in-training, Egret, his quest will set in motion a series of events that will upend their world.
Along the way, the pair will battle against an unforgiving landscape, fearsome enemies, colossal beasts, and even malignant spirits. In this richly textured historical novel, see how our ancestors survived and thrived in a hostile environment against the backdrop of a thrilling adventure story. Join Auroch and Egret as they embark on a quest that will test their limits, challenge their beliefs, and reshape their destinies against the backdrop of a vibrant and dangerous prehistoric world.