Spunky, funny Coca Joe Stratmore knows the safest place to be is away from the house and in the Montana badlands with her only real family, her loyal collie, Chief.

When Chief goes missing, Coca Joe embarks on a dangerous search. Her drive to find her beloved Chief attracts unexpected help from hobos and a band of Lakota Indians. They find more than anyone bargained for.

Layer by layer, her search uncovers secrets about her family, while the intriguing residents of The Boarding House reveal secrets buried deep inside Coca Joe herself.

What if everything Coca Joe thinks she knows about...