Icefall The Antarctic's Ross Ice Shelf, about the size of France is about to collapse into the sea creating a 15 metre Tsunami. This prediction is shared by the British Antarctic Survey, the Pentagon and New Zealand scientists, is ignored by most of the world's population but not by beautiful smart Tanya, persuades her family to create a secure settlement in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney, where they are able to survive the destruction of Sydney and the world as they know it. From this the depths of despair they find ways to start to rebuild the vibrant society that once existed... Beyond Icefall Smart beautiful, sometimes uncouth Tanya is now the leader of The Settlement, following the death of her father-in law and mentor David. Tanya’s leadership is tested by other surviving enclaves taking advantage of the leadership change to attack The Settlement. Dealing with her serially unfaithful husband Mark. Contending with the ambitions of brother-in-law General Jonathan Bower, head of the Australian military, wanting The Settlement to fall under military control. In a series of violent confrontations, The Settlement, in very difficult situations, overcomes all challenges and manages to ensure that the military finally falls under civilian control, represented by The Settlement
