Six months after the Superflu killed off 97% of the world's population, Maggie Shearin has found new friends and is building a new life. Her skills are needed. Her contributions are valued. She's helping her suburban desert town consolidate its resources and reinvent itself. But new threats are growing. Uncertainty and fear lurk in every corner. Grief and trauma threaten everyone's sanity. New groups of survivors may be friend or foe. Long term survival is still unclear. Everyone is looking for reassurance, comfort and leadership. Join Maggie and her friends as they face the challenge of rebuilding society. Problems have solutions, and choices have consequences.