Everywhere she goes, Adelaide Henry carries a locked steamer trunk with her because whenever it is opened, people disappear. Fleeing California for Montana after her parents' death, Adelaide takes up the government's offer of free land. But Adelaide's secrets don't want to stay locked up forever. And the secret she most wants to keep hidden might be the only thing that can keep her alive in the untamed West.

If I enjoyed horror stories with monster themes, I probably would have liked this book. But I don't. LaValle does an excellent job with his characters and historical setting. I loved the fierce determination that Adelaide and the other lone women brought to the frontier. The setting, the women, the dangers of Montana were beautifully painted. However, the horror elements are just not my cup of tea and really only make me roll my eyes.