Nicolaus Zook was in enough trouble already, and he'd likely be excommunicated if his beloved Amish congregation knew that he was in alliance with the world.

Years earlier he had left his community and faith, having been forced from his home by his abusive father, Jacob. In town, Nicolaus soon became quite the celebrity. With his God-given gift of music, sensuous voice and looks, he became lead singer in the local rock band that he had formed with his childhood friend, Sylvain. Nicolaus returned home to his people, following a devastating car accident that had taken Sylvain's life and left him barely able to cope with his own injuries. Back among his Amish community, he found Sarah, his childhood sweetheart, waiting for him.