As the Earth's crust begins to fracture, Kate, a geophysicist and the only person who truly understands the weapon's catastrophic potential, realizes that these tremors are just the beginning of a chain reaction that could tear the planet apart. The narrative follows two parallel paths:
: The brilliant scientist who knows the truth about the Hellstorm. Shockwave Countdown To Disaster
: Meanwhile, Kate's husband Rob, a professor, is in California with their daughter Jessie and student Jake. They are caught in the escalating seismic activity at the San Andreas fault, unaware that Kate is at the center of the global crisis. As the Earth's crust begins to fracture, Kate,