Sarah is moving west with her family. Having just turned eighteen, she was perfectly content to stay in the town where she grew up, however, she has no choice but to go along. She's heard horror stories about the man leading the wagon train west and does her best to stay out of his way and not call attention to herself. If only trouble wasn't so easy to get into. It was as if it followed her around and tripped her up every chance it got. She's certain she won't survive the trip west. Either the wagon master is going to kill her, or her bad luck will.