The story of the Oberllyn's continues as they each are carried off in separate locations to fight radiation sickness sent to them by drones from the Brotherhood. In spite of their best efforts, they keep being found by the minons of the Ice Lady. As they must fight for their lives alone, constantly on the run, Kai and his dad Noel prepare plans to bring down this latest threat to the family and the country before the Day of the Dead, and Catriona learns just what it means to be a member of the tribe and clan...as each of them wonder if there will ever be peace and safety anywhere on the planet again.