Following the first book in this series, it's only a few months after the calamity that brought civilization to a hard stop happened. Disoriented, dealing with disease and hunger and marauders, a small group in the Oklahoma countryside struggles to make their way forward. Mistakes and miscalculations, as well as unexpected developments challenge them to the limits of their abilities. Backstories on several main characters are revealed. A page turner! Keep a notebook handy to help remember key preparedness concepts, too.