Set against the backdrop of 1884 Oklahoma, The Medicine Man explores the life of young Sam Yellow Crow, a Choctaw boy destined to become a powerful medicine man. Born with the gift of healing, Tahlako, Sam’s Choctaw name, experiences life rooted in earth medicine and a deep ancestral connection. Tahlako discovers his unique ability to heal through the natural world. Born with his abilities, Sam’s power is grounded in the earth, and his path as a healer becomes clear when he first uses his gifts to mend his brother’s broken leg.
Sam’s abilities deepen when he encounters Sinti Lapitta, the Great Serpent and guardian of water, who reveals his destiny as a medicine man. Guided by ancestral spirits and the teachings of his uncle, Nita Yellow Crow, Tahlako learns the sacred ways of earth medicine, the wisdom passed down through generations to heal and protect. While Sam’s connection to the spirit world is profound, it is Olivia Erickson, his great granddaughter, a Spirit Traveler from the future, who helps him understand the true scope of his gift and the weight of responsibility it carries. Together, they face dark, malevolent forces drawn to Sam and Olivia’s light, and a journey the two face that takes them through trials that test both skill and spirit.
Through moments of triumph and deep personal sacrifice, The Adventures of Spirit Traveler: The Medicine Man highlights the strength of indigenous wisdom and the powerful role of the medicine man in guiding and healing his people. It is both a prequel to Spirit Traveler, Olivia’s own adventures and a standalone story that celebrates the resilience and enduring traditions of the Choctaw people.
For readers who enjoy historical fantasy with a deeply spiritual core, this novel invites audiences into a world where the past and present intertwine through the lens of ancestral power and the quiet strength of Tahlako who walks the path of a medicine man.
