Wayne and Anita Evans move from New York City to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where they plan to settle and raise their ten-year-old son, Alastair, in the fresh air and amicable environment.
Everything is good from the start, despite the many reports of missing people in the area.
As Alastair begins exploring the new, wild country, his curiosity drives him to find out what is beyond their property fence line.
After traveling too far from home, he finds himself in an unusual and enticing predicament.