They had all the time in the world, until the future disappeared almost overnight. Sarah Jacobs had everything: A nice home in the suburbs of Pasadena, a twin brother to share things with, and two doting parents who made sure they wanted for nothing. Then the Ruger Virus came, and the world fell apart. Now, nothing will ever be the same. Forced to flee the city, and the state of California, as the virus ravages the area, the family is faced with one hurdle after another. There is nowhere to go, and no one to help them, as they search for a safe place. They learn from other travelers of a military base near Denver, Colorado that is offering refuge to healthy survivors, and soon it becomes their only hope as things grow more and more dire. Will they get there before the world collapses around them?