Two years ago, Tom Abernathy left all that he knew and loved behind after being betrayed by family and church. The only thing he kept from his past life was his trusted book. He wants nothing to do with God or people. Instead he lives by his wits in the wilderness until a chance meeting with an old miner. When they're attacked, Tom must make a choice to do what's right or what he wants or what he needs. His choice leads him to a hidden valley-and a gold mine. He knows gold is the root of all evil but...