Martin Drummond will stop at nothing to find Maeve Leander and her family. But the threat Martin offers pales in comparison to the world ending cataclysm that is now on the horizon . . . Maeve Leader and her group has found a safe haven thanks to Adam Watson. But they all know its temporary. Martin Drummond has redoubled his efforts to find them. Despite the tranquility of their surroundings, there's no peace to be found for Maeve. She still doesn't know the fate of Pop and Crackle and she has no way of contacting Agaren. When Agaren finally makes contact, it is not to facilitate the joyful reunion Maeve had envisioned. The Council has an ultimatum for the people of Earth. One the people of Earth may not be able to meet. And if they don't, the Council will exact a world shattering cost.