One hundred years after the Big Wet the Earth is broken-a barren & infertile world where the few remaining survivors struggle for survival When Michael a scavenger bearing strange gifts arrives at the shanty town of Providence the effects are devastating Now Michael & the townsfolk must cross the deadly wasteland to Newbegin a nearby city that has sprung from the desolation; but will the city&s power-mad dictator welcome them with open arms or a closed fist?