Hunting The Ghost Dancer: A.A. Attanasio

The face of the Earth is changing as the last of the Neanderthals clash with the new race of homo sapiens emerges. When a deadly plague devastates the Blue Shell Tribe, three young friends band together for the perilous journey to the territory of the Tree People. Duru, the girl, is eagerly accepted for her magical powers. But the two young men must prove themselves worthy by hunting down and destroying the giant Neanderthal - the last of his line - who has been terrorising the tribe. Cover art by Mike Van Houten.