In this futuristic novel, Daniel and his family are living in a post-apocalyptic world. Everyone living in Sector Six are lead to believe the Great War has destroyed one-third of the population, and the effects of radiation are affecting some more than others. The UN has taken full control of what used to be the United States and Daniel dreams of the freedoms he and his wife once enjoyed. He manages to create a world beyond these fences, where he can escape now and then. Deep down inside, he longs for freedom and is offered the chance to act on it when he is confronted by a young man running from the patrols. Daniel has to decide if he'll help, because he knows the consequences for such actions. His conscience won't allow him to turn this young man away, so he helps hide him. The teen's name is Sean, and he's looking for his father, whose been transferred here to work in the wastelands of Sector Six. Sean comes with a plan. He wants to find his father and help him escape to a free zone, which is what used to be called Alaska. Sean invites Daniel and his family to join him and his father. A plan is devised and involves first trying to escape Sector Six. If they can evade the cyborgs and androids, they just might have a chance.