by Edwin Tunis
First published 1976
Thomas Shaw stands at the crossroads of his future in colonial America. The young man must choose between the security of his family's established life and the uncertain promise of the western frontier. As he weighs his options, Shaw encounters the rough characters and harsh realities that define life on the edge of civilization. He faces challenges that test not only his physical courage but his moral compass as he navigates relationships with fellow settlers, traders, and the indigenous peoples of the region. The wilderness offers both opportunity and danger, and Shaw must prove himself capable of surviving in a world where quick thinking and determination matter more than birthright. His journey becomes one of self-discovery as he learns what kind of man he wants to become. The choices he makes will determine not just his own fate but the legacy he leaves behind. Shaw's story captures the spirit of a young nation where fortunes could be made or lost on the strength of one's character and the willingness to take risks in pursuit of a dream.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, 19th-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, moral-dilemma
Setting: America, Frontier
Period: Colonial
Hardcover · Ty Crowell Co