About the Book

This is the second book in the story about Maxwell OBrien and the runaways who have joined him. They have several more adventures on the trail while they travel across the county.

The Journey

Some of the runaways join the council while others discover and develop new skills. They find a place to settle and must use the rest of the summer to prepare for the winter to come.

Keeping the Secret

Max and those on the council continue to write of their time together in the journals. These books are used to educate selected individuals in town near their camp, asking them to keep their secret. Will Max's secret be kept? Only time will tell.