Its the 1880s and Brad and Audrey Benton, are on their way to Denver with their father. The stagecoach in which theyre riding is held-up, and when the outlaws find the strongbox empty, they take Brad and Audreys father with them and tell the driver to have money next time. The Sheriff and his posse spend two days searching for their father. But when they are unsuccessful, Brad and Audrey begin their own search for the outlaws and their father. This is the saga of two young adults, facing many challenges including the wilderness of Colorado, wolves, a blizzard, and one of the wests most dangerous outlaws. How will they overcome these challenges in their search for their father? The author was raised in the rural Northwest and is currently a computer specialist with the Federal Government. During his evenings and weekends, he directs his Churchs 20-piece praise band, gives private music lessons, and writes novels. Hostage is number 2 of the Benton Series.