This is the 9th Brumby book and is again set in the timeless beauty of the Snowy River Mountains where the wild brumbies roam. The fine stallion Buzz and his beautiful filly Yarrawa now have a fully grown son Nooroo, who is thought to be even faster than his father. One day, while fleeing a mysterious pursuer, Nooroo has a terrible accident. His parents find him seriously injured and Buzz immediately heads for Mary Anne at the homestead, knowing that the one who reared him so lovingly will help his son.