Matthew's Secret is a vivid and captivating tale of the struggles and triumphs of Oregon Trail pioneers who risked everything to make a better life for themselves and their families. In this inspirational historical fiction, young Matthew Evans embarks on a treacherous journey with his family and a group of emigrants through the American frontier of 1845. As Matthew confronts daily challenges, he matures and grows in ways he never could have imagined. He learns the value of hard work and determination. But will he ever control his quick condemnation of others? Can he overcome his fears, tremendous loss, and death itself?

Through many years of teaching U.S. History, award-winning educator A. G. Cline was concerned with the abundance of misinformation in books and illustrations regarding the Oregon Trail.

After receiving a grant to research and publish an accurate account of this important era of our nation's history, Cline traveled all 2,200 miles of the Oregon Trail.

Rich descriptions of harsh terrain, perilous river crossings, and extraordinary struggles for survival are the result of the author's substantive research for this must-listen book.

Matthew’s Secret audio is delightfully narrated by American musician Joel Weaver.

Oregon Trail music of 1845 era is interspersed between chapters, beautifully performed on banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, handclaps, harmonica, and squeezebox by Joel Weaver, and hammered dulcimer melodies by British musician Dick Glasgow.