What the world fears most is happening. A mutated bird flu virus (H5N1) triggers a global pandemic that devastates the planet and nearly wipes out humanity. Only two percent of the world's population survives. A dying mother knows that her small child is among the few who are immune to the virus. What can she do to ensure her child's survival before her impending, tragic death? Meanwhile, Graham buries the last family member. Following his father's advice, he ventures into the wilderness to the family cabin, experiencing triumphs and tragedies along the way. Time and again, he must adapt to survive. Just when he feels he has finally gotten a handle on this new world, he is surprised by the news that he is not alone. A hidden but vulnerable community of preppers exists.