The book you are about to read is intended to be a history of the countryman family of will county, Illinois. Although many questions still linger about the past, I hope that for the future generations many have been answered. I have left many questions, and hope that in my lifetime I see them answered. My purpose for writing this is to give any who wish to know their heritage, and a written document from which to work. I have made every effort to assure accuracy, and have tried to document anything I thought might be questioned. Please remember, the author is human and does make mistakes. I...

The sea waters have risen around the coast of Britain, bringing chaos and misery to thousands. Jane works in a homeless shelter. After the death of her husband, she submerges herself in her work. Can she turn her own life around and meet someone special again? Clara lives alone and struggles to cope with the effects of aging. Will she survive when she is burgled and left for dead? Martin is one of the unlucky ones. He sets out to make himself a new beginning in Leeds. Can he overcome the misery of living on the streets and find happiness? Jez, Freddy, Matt and Neil are four homeless youths...