When Princess Alyssa is banished from her home and stripped of her rights of succession, she is determined to regain her position as heir to the throne of Landing. There is only one recourse left to her: to defeat her brother, Prince Tobias, in a thousand-mile endurance race. Of course the protection of the crown makes this easier for Tobias than his competitors.

Alyssa vows to win the race, take back the rights that her father has stolen from her, and gain the kingship. Her choice to race puts her at immediate danger from enemies who seek to prevent her from winning, and in a constant state of enmity with her brother. Constantly watched, pursued, hunted, and with eight months of racing where anything can happen, Alyssa runs, and runs, and runs.

She will win, if she can stay alive.