Ever since she read the first book, Rainbow Dash wanted to be like Daring Do, but she expected the stories to be just that - stories. That is until a ecstatic unicorn appears in Ponyville, preparing for his next adventure. What she didn't expect was to find herself joining this deranged stallion, facing her darkest fears and finding out exactly what is so "secret" about the Everfree forest.

But surely, when danger lurks around every corner, Rainbow "Danger" Dash should be thrilled? Soon Rainbow realises that the life of an Extreme Archaeologist may not be her dream career after all.