Imogen Wise, a daring teenager, teeters on the precipice of adventure. Leaving behind the cosy confines of home, she embarks on a solo journey—a leap into the unknown. Meanwhile, her younger sister, Tilly, remains ensnared by the ordinary: friends, zoo animals, and the mundane rhythms of life.
But secrets fester beneath the surface. On their parents' anniversary, Imogen stumbles upon a revelation that shatters her world: her mother's affair with her own uncle. Loyalties fracture, and chaos descends upon the family. Each member hurtles down divergent paths, their destinies irrevocably altered.
Then, catastrophe strikes—a cataclysm that plunges the northern hemisphere into darkness. The sun retreats, civilization crumbles, and humanity grapples with primal fear. As the world unravels, Imogen and her companions traverse a desolate landscape, confronting terror and uncertainty at every turn.
In this dystopian saga, resilience becomes paramount. Imogen, Tilly, and a cast of unforgettable characters must forge new alliances, rediscover lost strengths, and navigate the treacherous terrain of a transformed Earth. Amidst the ruins, they seek not only survival but also purpose—a place where hope flickers like a distant star against the blackened sky.