Barry's family is forced to shelter at home in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina when his sister falls ill, instead of evacuating like others in their Ninth Ward neighborhood. As the storm intensifies, the levees break and floodwaters rise rapidly, sweeping Barry from his home. Stranded alone in the flood with only a dog for company, Barry must summon his courage to survive the catastrophic storm. The audiobook details Barry's harrowing experience during the hurricane and flooding of New Orleans from his perspective.