Chapter I - Jacob Thornton wakes to discover that during the night a quarter of the world's population suddenly and unexpectedly died. A few minutes later they reanimated and began to attack the living.

Chapter I Continued - Accompanied by Briana, a neighbor, Jacob flees his home in Texas and travels north, taking back roads and doing his best to avoid towns and cities.

Interlude - Nathan's Story. The tale of a young man who witnessed the initial change.

Chapter II - Jacob and Briana reach Anadarko, Oklahoma where they find a sizable group of survivors living in the town.

Chapter II Continued - After much consideration the pair decides to leave the town and continue traveling north. Anadarko is simply too close to Oklahoma City and the mass of zombies that certainly inhabit it.

Interlude - Laura's Story. The story of how the town of Anadarko survived, as told by one of the residents.

Chapter III - While traveling to Kansas, Jacob takes the time to teach Briana how to properly use a gun.

Chapter III Continued - Jacob and Briana meet other travelers, several of whom decide to join them in their journey north.