Deacon Morgan is a man haunted by a past he has no memory of he wakes up in an apocalyptic nightmare that has spawned hellish undead creatures called Havocs that posses the ability to adapt to anything, becoming stronger faster and smarter every day. In his search for aid and answers, Deacon is drawn into a war between two factions that are fighting for control over what remains. On one side there is The family a gang of raiders that want everyone under their heel, led by the ruthless and cunning Oscar Raven. On the other, there is New Dawn a massive survivor colony that exists purely to help those In need. Deacon learns quickly that if he wants to live long enough to uncover the secrets about his past he must fight for it