Gideon accidentally witnesses a murder and is now being chased by the ones who did it. Overnight, his family's house is destroyed and his parents are taken prisoner. Now he must rescue his parents by entering the strong hold of the very men who are trying to kill him. Gideon meets Elsha, a young woman whose father is also being held captive. Together they share a white-knuckled adventure of narrow escapes, political intrigue, and unexpected romance.