I'll Meet You at Three Forks

"He barely heard the whir of the arrow before it slammed into his thigh. Two more whistled past his back as he reeled in pain." Thus, begins the adventurous tale of Clinton Jeffries, being set upon by a party of Blackfeet Indians. He escapes but realizes he may be crippled for life if the arrowhead isn't removed. He decides then to return to St. Louis for help. On his way, he meets Storm, an Indian woman, traveling with her family. He joins them and, on their journey, he and Storm fall in love. Planning a life together, they agree that when he returns from St. Louis, they will meet near the headwaters of the Missouri River - at "Three Forks." A cruel twist of fate, though, suddenly separates them, leaving each to believe the other has been killed. Heartbroken, they go their separate ways. Clint later learns from a keelboat captain that Storm may still be alive. This launches him on a tireless search to find her. The story, however, does not focus strictly on Clint's pursuit. Moreover, it illuminates a colorful cast of characters whom he and Storm encounter. Plus, it provides an exciting and gritty depiction of frontier life.