Mike, a vivacious sixteen-year-old, follows her grandmother to Lukes ranch. Enigma surrounding the old mans disappearance suggests foul play. Mike resolves to investigate the mystery. What happened to Luke? Why are the ranch hands elusive? How many play a devious part? Who stands to gain by Lukes death? Is Tom, the foreman, involved? Because of Mikes flaming red hair, he dubs her Blaze. Her delightful spontaneity keeps the family, as well as the man she loves, in a flux. She solves one dilemma only to leap headlong into another. She discovers a secret passageway, but also finds trouble.
