'You wouldn't abandon ship in a storm just because you couldn't control the winds.' Thomas More, Utopia

For nearly a century the Sentries have been humanity's safeguard against the various insanities and abominations too great to be handled by the ordinary humans. Their superhuman might is the stuff of legends; with the immortal Blacklight at their head, their mere name is enough to send criminals cowering for cover. That's the official story, anyway. Irene Santos isn't sure she buys it, but the specific details have never really been her concern-- until now. When an explosion overseas leaves her bereft of any relatives, she is shocked to discover that her great-grandfather is still alive, well, and running an elite squad of superheroes in his spare time. Nonetheless, it's up to her and her new-found ancestor to adjust in a matter of days. It's never been more dangerous to be the descendant of a superhuman, particularly when a mysterious force begins to pick off the Sentries one by one. As her new world begins to crumble, friends, family, and all, Irene must face three difficult questions: What could snuff out superhumanly powerful warriors? Does she have what it takes to help? Does she even have what it takes to survive?

The Fairchilds live in a nice home. They lead a nice life. They have nice children and a very nice existence. And yet, their world is changing. They don't know they live on the cusp of humanity, on the brink of civilization. And when it teeters to the point of no return, the Fairchilds must decide what is more important: safety or family? But they can agree on one thing: it's all for tomorrow's children.