Publisher's Synopsis
After spending four years boarding with the Blakestone family during his medical studies, Dr. Murt is thrilled to finally return the favor by inviting young Walter to come and stay with him in Nebraska for a few months. Walter learns to hunt ducks and geese, trap muskrats, and most of all, he gains a new appreciation for the beauty of nature and its ways. But even in this idyllic setting, something is not quite right. What plagues the Dobbs family, and can Dr. Murt help dispel this shadow with Walter's help?
