Where the Trail Divides

"Where the Trail Divides" by Will Lillibridge is a story set in a dangerous frontier where settlers and Native Americans are on the brink of war, showing normal people dealing with constant fear. The book tells about Sam Rowland and his wife, Margaret, as they face the risk of violence in their remote community. The story starts with a man crossing a lonely prairie, scared and tired because he thinks he's being followed. Then readers meet Sam Rowland, who refuses to leave his home even though he knows an attack by hostile Indians might happen, showing how determined and brave he is. When a stranger warns them about the coming chaos and death, the story quickly becomes more intense; Rowland and his family understand that staying away from others might have terrible results as danger gets closer, building suspense and setting a dark mood for life during these unstable times.