In the winter of 1858, disease and death stalk the lumberjacks in the logging camp at Axton Landing. Facing the harsh conditions, Cyrus Carter and Jared Mason forge a lasting friendship despite disagreeing on how the plight of the jacks can be improved. An unusual love triangle and the kidnapping of a fugitive slave in the Adirondacks add to the suspense of this action-packed novel. The action continues in the next 2 books in Tony Holtzman’s Adirondack Trilogy. Book 2 in the series: The Railroad   Book 3 Is  Forever Wild