The Lonesome Trail is a story about forgiveness, God's love, and a family's journey West. It is set in a fictitious town in Montana called Red Springs. It focuses on the impact of a tyrant who as a result of his own hardship causes pain and turmoil to homesteaders who are moving to the territory. The book takes the reader on a journey of two families dealing with romance, love, and betrayal. It is a God-focused story that shows how a Boston raised preacher comes to the old West to bring the message of the Lord to the people of this small town.