The Yellowstone super-volcano nearly wiped out the human race. Now,
almost a year after the eruption, the survivors seem determined to
finish the job. Communities wage war on each other, gangs of cannibals
roam the countryside, and what little government survived the eruption
has collapsed completely. The ham radio has gone silent. Sickness, cold,
and starvation are the survivors' constant companions. When it becomes
apparent that their home is no longer safe and adults are not facing the
stark realities, Alex and Darla must create a community that can survive
the ongoing disaster, an almost impossible task requiring even more guts
and more smarts than ever--and unthinkable sacrifice. If they fail . . .
they, their loved ones, and the few remaining survivors will perish.
This epic finale has the heart of Ashfall, the action of Ashen Winter,
and a depth all its own, examining questions of responsibility and
bravery, civilization and society, illuminated by the story of an
unshakable love that transcends a post-apocalyptic world and even life
itself.