The Butterfly's Apprentice is a modern day new age story of master and apprentice, reminiscent of Carlos Castaneda and Don Juan, with new twists on spiritual teachings.

The story is about Gabrielle, a young school teacher, who has a mysterious next door neighbor move in named, Chris. After becoming better acquainted with him, Chris reveals to Gabrielle that he is a Master of Wisdom, who has been alive for four hundred years.

After her apprenticeship with Chris, Gabrielle must decide whether she wants to work for the masters or spend her life with her soulmate.