Thunderbird Falls by C E Murphy

The provided text consists of excerpts from a fantasy novel titled "Thunderbird Falls" by C. E. Murphy, primarily focusing on the experiences of the protagonist, Officer Joanne Walker. Joanne is a police officer in Seattle who has reluctantly embraced her role as a shaman, a calling she often attempts to deny despite possessing genuine magical abilities, including healing and traveling in the astral plane. The narrative follows her as she manages mundane duties, such as crowd control during a global warming symposium, and navigates increasingly complex supernatural conflicts, including interactions with her spirit guide, a coyote, and other powerful beings like Virissong. A significant part of the plot involves her unwilling participation with a coven who believe she is a destined "Mother," leading to a ritual that causes an earthquake and releases monsters and spirits onto the city, culminating in a violent confrontation and a life-threatening battle in the form of a thunderbird against a gigantic serpent.