One missing horse. One dangerous rumour. One race against time.

When John Emery Phillips discovers that his horse Roanie has vanished—leaving behind only a loose collar—he fears the worst. As his search begins, another horse goes missing. Then comes the chilling news: horses are being stolen and sold to knackeries. No questions asked.

With the adults dismissing his concerns and the police offering little help, John teams up with friends to launch a desperate investigation. But the clues are few, and the clock is ticking.

Will John be able to uncover the truth and save Roanie before it's too late?