A world without hope. Abandoned by God after the People chose to worship war, Spes Deserit lay desolate and almost homeless. Of a population of billions, only 144,000 remained, laying all their hopes on Gwynver'insa, the Prophet of God. As Tul'ran, Erianne, Johan and Darian transition to her aid, Earth trembles under the aftereffects of war, earthquakes, epidemics, and starvation. The middle of the seven-year Tribulation period brings with it new horrors, and heightened threats for Mick, Heather, Sully and Jeannie. Every day screams Abandon Hope.