Debut science fiction story describing life in Australia for the few survivors after a nuclear holocaust. The world is bleak, empty and devastated. Angered by the damaged wrought by men the women use genetic engineering to create a sub-race of obedient clones and control the fertility of the population. A small group resist and uncover the diabolical secret at the heart of the new society. Explores themes of social behaviour, power, control and forgiveness. Author was born in New Zealand and has done international volunteer work in the field of civil engineering.