The collapse of civilization has brought disease, hunger, and gangs of bandits to plague the inhabitants of the United States. Winter is fast approaching and with it the possible eradication of the remaining portion of humanity. A lone orphan boy, Will Roberts, receives an unimaginable inheritance and becomes society's only hope for survival. To save the multitudes ... Will must first find where the others have hidden themselves and then keep his inheritance from being stolen by robbers and foreign invaders. Will's creativity and abilities are put to the test frequently as he attempts to stave off the dire consequences of failure.