The end of the world was the best thing to ever happen to Jodi Sullivan. Once an abused recluse who struggled to support herself, the girl is now free to wander the woods and take what she pleases from anyone, even though she rarely sees other people anymore. She's finally in control of her life, and she's not about to give up that control.All of this changes one day when she crosses paths with Owen, her ex-brother-in-law, while a team of armed soldiers pursues him. He's the last person Jodi would ever want to help, but her need to know her missing sister's fate drives her to become his guide-while hiding her identity from him, of course. She soon learns that a deadly virus caused the apocalypse, and Owen has stolen a cure from the government in an effort to save mankind.Now the chase is on as the two try to keep a step ahead of Owen's pursuers. Every stage of their journey will test their survival skills, their loyalty to each other, and most of all, their faith in people. Will Jodi put aside the past and help give the human race another chance, or will she decide once and for all that it's not worth saving?