Michael Archer makes a promise to Ben Carstairs as Ben is on the gallows awaiting his hanging for a crime he did not commit. Michael promises to return a necklace that belonged to Ben's mother and to tell Ben's father, Sam Carstairs, that he has forgiven him for the way he treated Ben and the ugly things Sam did. The journey to Riverbend would yield far more for Michael than just delivering a necklace and a message.

Sam Carstairs is on a business trip when Michael arrives in Riverbend, so he hangs around town for a few days waiting for him. During this time, he meets Rachel Stone. Rachel is new to Riverbend also, having been rescued from an unfortunate situation in Denver and is now living with the pastor and his family. There is an instant attraction between the two. But Michael is not sure he is worthy of such a beautiful woman, given his past. Rachel feels the same way, given her past. Can the two of them get beyond their past lives and find a common ground?

The town soon learns that Sam Carstairs has been kidnapped and forms a posse to look for him. Michael joins this posse, feeling he has a stake in finding Sam alive. The journey is grueling. The kidnappers are clever and lead the posse around in circles for days. During this time, the men learn a lot about themselves, a lot about trust in each other and trust in God. Some never make the return trip to Riverbend.

Learn why Sam was kidnapped and whether Michael is able to fulfill his promise and deliver Ben's message. Will Sam accept the message? This inspirational, historical novel by award-winning author Henry McLaughlin is a story about love, compassion and forgiveness; a story about putting your faith and trust in God during difficult times. It's a compelling story that will touch your heart and help you see that God can change lives.