Adam Duval was struggling in a typical high school in an average midwestern town. It was not that he lacked intelligence or drive. His difficulty could be attributed to his curious mind and daring demeanor.

His short height and proclivity for raising the wrong questions in class made him a pariah to girls seeking to fit the mold. An inclination to challenge teachers with the truth often landed him in trouble.

Disciplined for his latest escapade outside accepted thought, he was confined to his bedroom. He sought solace by picking up a book by his favorite western author. Mysteriously, he soon found himself on a three-year journey.

The journey takes him to a place and time where reward was dispersed upon merit, not compliance.

Forced to grow up quickly in an environment in which he is unaccustomed, Adam excels as a pioneer entrepreneur and finds the girl he is destined to be with.

We must all ask ourselves; do we choose safety or truth.