Despite threats throughout New Dakota and in the deadlands beyond, Jessil and Soraj are hopeful for a fresh start on Earth. But when an unforeseen catastrophe destroys any chance for that future, a migration from Earth to Mars becomes the only viable alternative for survival.
Yet the window for launching to Mars is closing fast. Will they be able to overcome obstacles from both man and monster to reach the escape vessel in time? Or is humanity finally doomed to fail?