As the magnetic field wobble continued to create "cracks," all electronic devices, along with the electricity, ceased to work. Marie had been preparing for many years for just such an event. Her farm was the place where all the family members were to congregate in an apocalyptic crisis. Her daughter had successfully made her way to the farm, accompanied by her old college roommate, three of her junior high students, and a man named Ian, whom they had picked up along the way. Marie's son, Jared, his family, and two neighbors finally got on the road, but their hesitance at leaving cost them precious time. People were getting more desperate. Many, who had no regard for rules and laws in the before, were totally out of control and doing whatever they wanted. Jared's group finds themselves up against a variety of depraved individuals as they make their way through Los Angeles and across the valley. When Jared and his neighbor, Paul, are taken prisoner by a gang of thugs, Jared's sister and uncle leave the farm to try and assist Jared's group. Marie prays that her daughter and brother will be effective in bringing them home. She hopes she doesn't lose them all.