John Pough, owner of Pough Construction, Huxley, Idaho, has many construction sites all over Idaho. One day, like any other day, he and his dog, Bartley head out to visit one of the construction sites. That particular day however, they do not return. His wife Sarah and son Tim thus begin a state-wide search that involves local police and private investigators. Tim and his friends even start a search of their own. This leads to mysterious country roads, odd lights in the night sky and twists and turns that seem to bring about more questions than answers.

The reader meets hijackers, kidnappers, a treasure hunt and more in this intriguing and suspenseful story with a surprise ending.