He ran. He had no other choice. His step-father only wanted his inheritance from him; nothing more. The day after his mother's funeral, his journey began. Forced from home and nursed back to health by a female doctor, Bear Trap Sam learns of the truth behind his family's past. He also learns to trust god to bring him through every circumstance. He meets new friends, as well as old. Join Sam on his test of courage, and his test of faith.

The adventures of a White slave as he escapes, joins the Union army, and eventually, reunites with his family.