LEGEND OF THE SHAMAN is the last book in the wyakin trilogy. LEGEND OF THE WYAKIN is the first book. It introduces the story of Cortez Modrables and his animal-spirit-guide (wyakin). LEGEND OF THE DREAMER is the second book. It follows Cortez through his new life as the adopted successor of an elderly Nez Perce healer/shaman and his wife. Because Cortez is white and a Jewish immigrant; he faces many racial and religious issues throughout all three books. As an adult shaman, he is especially challenged when in love with a Christian Nez Perce young woman. Their racial, religious, social conflicts keep them apart until the crisis of the so called Nez Perce War wipes out the issues.