"Jetztmensch 1" by Mike Barke takes readers on a fascinating journey back to around 12,000 years ago, during the transition from the last Ice Age to the warm Holocene period. In a world where hunters and gatherers face the challenges of a changing environment, the story of the young hunter Hukan unfolds. Despite the traditions of his tribe that urge him to choose a girl who fits their ideals, Hukan follows his heart and remains loyal to his faithful companion Bebeh. When a deadly disease strikes the tribe, Hukan is falsely accused and banished. On the run in the mystical mountains, he begins his struggle for survival, confronting the challenges of nature and his own identity. This gripping narrative weaves together historical elements with deep human emotions and questions of loyalty and tradition.