Hank Dermitt has decided to take charge of his life, leaving rural Oklahoma for the heart of Chicago with the hopes of making it in the big city. He may not have a job, a car, or a plan, but his best friend from high school, Jason Kindler, is happy to give him a couch to sleep on, even though he may have ulterior motives. Yes, things seem to be looking up for Hank. Until the apocalypse gets underway, that is. Scientific hubris has caused the magnetosphere of the earth to rapidly decay, leaving direct sunlight too intense for human beings. In just a few hours, all of Chicago is cowering indoors during the day, fighting massive fires, and getting desperate for water. With the city falling apart around them, Hank and Jason’s friendship will be put to the ultimate test, as each must decide just how far they’re willing to go to survive…