Nothing will stop this father from finding his daughter. Not even the end of the world. Detective Elijah Wade is on the trail of a serial killer when the skies above Los Angeles erupt into the most spectacular light show humanity has ever seen. And the most deadly. His daughter is in a hospital bed on the other side of the continent, but where does his duty lie now? To her, to justice, or to his species? Astronomer Hannah Redman watches as her colleagues die one by one, victims of a lethal dose of radiation. Can she survive long enough to discover what's caused the catastrophe and whether it will happen again? Two sisters arrive at the family cabin deep in the woods for a gathering that never happens. An old woman finds she's not quite as prepared for the end of the world as she thought and a Mennonite couple remain true to their faith even as the Great Tribulation unfolds around them. Each of these unique viewpoints has a part to play as the story unfolds. Mankind is on its knees, and the clock is ticking.

Nothing will stop this father from finding his daughter. Not even the end of the world. After a beautiful but deadly lightshow, humanity is on the brink of extinction. And in the midst of this chaos, the ruthless will be king. Former detective Elijah Wade awaits execution at the hands of a brutal local despot, but even if he can escape, he must find a way across two thousand miles of lawless country if he's to rescue his daughter. If she's still alive. Meanwhile, astronomer Hannah Redman has begun to unravel the mystery of the deadly aurora, and its implications for the survival of humanity. Two sisters fortify their cabin against those who take everything from them. An old woman comes to terms with the unwelcome return of her son. A Mennonite couple struggle to provide a safe place for those who call their farm home—even those of little faith.