Murder, pirates, slavery, and more! Robert Flint and Joshua Wells return in the sequel to Trail of Broken Chains. Robert and Joshua, along with their friends, Adam, an ex-slave, and his Indian wife, Two Moons, moved west. However, they left behind Lily and James. Robert loves Lily but has never told her. Now she is married to James and Robert thinks he has missed an opportunity of a lifetime. But has he? Meanwhile, there are pirates to fight and women to rescue. Should the group travel deep into the South once more to free slaves? Or has their notoriety condemned their efforts? While traveling, they make many new friends including, two tough independent men who will bring them to the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. There, in time, they will meet Lewis and Clark just before their epic journey to the West. Many new adventures await the daring group. Throughout it all, Robert and Joshua"s faithful wolf, Halfmoon, is at their side warning them of hidden dangers and welcoming new friends.