They have survived Word War III, the great earthquake, and the demon locusts. Now, with the Global Community's forces in hot pursuit, will Judd and Nada be able to escape from the GC's main stronghold, New Babylon? Meanwhile, in the States, Vicki and Conrad start the treacherous journey back to Illinois. At a time when so many Americans are becoming new believers, how much trust the Young Trib Force can place in those claiming to be one of "their own" will be tested more than ever.