At a time when the moon is being colonized, and Mars is receiving its first human visitors, an asteroid is discovered heading towards Earth. There is no way to stop it, and the planet is certain to be destroyed. Adela is determined to hide out in the coastal ranges of California, during the pre-extinction panic. She feels safe in the wilderness, is extremely resourceful, and perfectly content to stay put, as the last day approaches. And then, her spirit guides came to her in a dream, with instructions on how to save herself and the world. With her escapee companion and two rescued horses, she leads a dangerous, and likely impossible mission to save the planet.