Raven liked to remind men that nothing was certain but uncertainty. It just figured that such a one would honor Radovin with his protection and guidance. Raven was said to have assisted in the creation of the world. That could explain a lot of things.

Welcome to scenic southern Poland, where Oliver Twist meets the Lord of the Rings in the Pleistocene with a cream pie. All heck breaks loose when Radovin, the runaway apprentice of a shaman with a dark secret, turns up unexpectedly at a tribal gathering. His intention of seeing justice done is fulfilled in disconcerting ways that no one, particularly himself, could have foreseen.

Magic, murder, and midsummer madness run amuck in this offbeat stone age fantasy with very earthy heroes that touch both heart and funnybone. The Ice Age will never be the same again.

Ca. 150,000 words, ADIE kept me in Obsession Mode for most of two years. A select group of test-readers in various parts of the world have enjoyed watching it develop, and think it is quite entertaining.