In a world ravaged by disease, distrust and misery, Lucy and William Berrel and their two children are given the opportunity to escape to a new land. An island free of disease. Somewhere safe where they can rebuild their lives. But when they board the ship, terrible events mean Lucy is left traumatised, confused and searching for her children. Not sure who she can trust, Lucy discovers a strength she never knew she had and battles against seen and unseen evils in her quest to find the truth.