The story is about a couple on a cruise when the ship is caught in an apocalyptic tsunami that destroys the known world the ship is at the mercy of the elements as it is carried within the giant wave way off it its planned course. Eventually it comes to a stop surrounded by a ravine high in a mountainous range of an Island north of New Zealand, the survivors group together to await rescue but due to the epic disaster having taken place this could be a while. During their exploration of the Island they discover a hidden doomsday base that had been set up for just such a scenario as this. Events unfold as communication with the outside world is established, all is not good globally war and greed is widespread throughout within the human race.