Shannon Running Deer is a brilliant, successful Trauma Surgeon, top of his class, advanced ahead of his grade and trained at John Hopkins. He has a chip on his shoulder and an American Indian stereotype to overcome, the same stereotype that made him abandon his roots. But American Indian roots run deep, and Running Deer is no ordinary American Indian. Trained as a Medicine Man from his early youth, the spirits that guide him are calling him back.

Caught between two worlds, Shannon must choose between his heritage and the white man's world when Morning Dove crosses his path. She appears to him a homeless Indian, a bitter reminder of why he left the reservation, and then she shows up in his trauma unit after being hit by a car. Except instead of dying from her injuries, she makes a miraculous recovery, and lures Running Deer back to his roots.

Mystical. Magical. Spiritual. This book addresses the classic battle of good versus evil, the results of which are both frightening and uplifting. Howen lays the groundwork carefully for the confrontation that lies ahead, and rewards you with the satisfying conclusion. A beautiful portrayal of American Indian heritage and human values.