Books like Shaman by Kim Stanley Robinson

A saga of life thirty thousand years ago during the Ice Age depicts the lives of the shaman Thorn, an outsider named Elga, and Loon, the next shaman, who is struggling to find his own path in a treacherous and uncertain world. Thorn is a young man who has been rejected from his village, but his connection to the natural world and his ability to communicate with animals makes him an ideal candidate for the shaman role. Elga is a mysterious figure who has always been fascinated by the natural world and the animals she encounters, and she seems to have a special connection with Thorn. Together they embark on a journey to find the source of the powerful visions and the knowledge that can heal the world. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and dangers, including the hostility of their neighbors and the threat of a powerful enemy. Through their experiences, they come to realize the true power of the natural world and the importance of preserving it for future generations.

First publish date: 2013