A novel commissioned by Richard Prince in the hopes of adapting it for the screen. Prince is thanked in the acknowledgements. The main character, Charles Spencer, flies to St. Bart's with his family: "When they land, however, Charles and his family find only chaos. Rumors circulate of a devastating attack on the United States. Communications have gone down. People are panicked beyond comprehension. It is in this madness that Charles steps forward, using his intellect and articulate nature to bring the locals and tourists together to maintain a semblance of order and society in the face of disaster. But humanity is not as civilized as Charles believes. Distrust, animosity, and prejudice splinter the survivors into warring factions who battle over supplies, technology, and control." -- publisher's statement.