Legend of the Shaman by David Rasmussen

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.