Britain is in the grip of a deadly flu virus, which is now spreading throughout the world. When people start dying in their millions, a handful of survivors are left struggling to stay .. show full overview
Britain is in the grip of a deadly flu virus, which is now spreading throughout the world. When people start dying in their millions, a handful of survivors are left struggling to stay alive as society crumbles around them.
Abby Grant is a housewife and mother who begins the desperate search for her son. On her journey she meets a variety of people whom fate has spared.
The new world could be a dangerous place, and their only hope is to stick together.
Abby and her new friends discover that supplies won't be shared equally in the new world. A gang of armed thugs have laid claim to all the shops in the area leaving them short of food .. show full overview
Abby and her new friends discover that supplies won't be shared equally in the new world. A gang of armed thugs have laid claim to all the shops in the area leaving them short of food and water.
Greg receives an attractive offer which could give him a comfortable life, but taking it would mean turning his back on the others.
Abby stumbles across a community that could hold the key to everyone's future. The last surviving member of the government, Samantha Willis, has set up a community that still boasts .. show full overview
Abby stumbles across a community that could hold the key to everyone's future. The last surviving member of the government, Samantha Willis, has set up a community that still boasts light, hot water, food, and power. Abby and Samantha hit it off immediately, but Abby's illusions are shattered when she sees the lengths Samantha will go to in order to maintain control of her fledgling community.
Meanwhile, Greg and Tom are out searching for supplies when they encounter a family who have successfully sheltered from the virus. When the daughter of the family reaches out to Tom and Greg, they are faced with a terrible dilemma, as any contact with them could kill the family.
Abby travels to Waterhouse, a nearby manor- and into a land dispute between an aggressive group of teenage boys and Jimmy Garland, a former army officer, which obstructs her attempts to .. show full overview
Abby travels to Waterhouse, a nearby manor- and into a land dispute between an aggressive group of teenage boys and Jimmy Garland, a former army officer, which obstructs her attempts to discover whether Peter is there or not.
Tom, Al, Sarah and Najid find themselves attracted to the comfort and security within Samantha Willis' community, but Al falls afoul of Samantha, and is ejected from it. Can Tom prove himself to Samantha, and what about the complication of his criminal past? Meanwhile, Anya and Greg confront some unwelcome visitors, and learn some useful lessons about group solidarity.
The arrival of a spiritual leader by the name of John raises suspicions for some members of the group. One of his followers is pregnant, so they are allowed to stay - a decision that ultimately puts the group in danger.
The arrival of a spiritual leader by the name of John raises suspicions for some members of the group. One of his followers is pregnant, so they are allowed to stay - a decision that ultimately puts the group in danger.
