Three homeless boys (12, 13 and 14), distant relatives, but unknown to each other, inherit an abandoned Ghost Town - Clay Flats - in Colorado. It was left over from the Pike's Peak Gold Rush of 1854. They must live there, alone, for a year to claim it. Some bad guys apparently don't want that to happen. The story first tracks each of the boys from where they live to the 'Flats'. None have an easy journey. Once together they must find ways of accommodating three very different personalities as they learn to live together and search for the incredible secret of Clay Flats. Action, treasure and lots of good conversation.