Aidan and Meg Falconer are their parents' only hope. The Falconers are facing life in prison, unless Aidan and Meg can follow a trail of clues to prove their innocence. But Aidan and Meg are trapped too - in a juvenile detention centre. They must plan their escape, then follow the clues to free their parents. This would all be much easier if both the authorities and a sinister stranger weren't chasing them. Will the daring duo make it across country to complete their quest?