Max a Scottish terrier embarks on an unknown journey from Scotland meeting other animals along the way including Liz a brilliant black cat from France. Max and Liz become the brave leaders for their group and eventually for the entire ark. Noah and his family have endured ridicule from villagers while building the ark. Now this family must painfully witness the loss of lives and total destruction of the earth through the mighty flood. Within the ark a sinister plot develops. Someone is out to kill Noah and his family. Liz follows clues that lead her to discover a stowaway who has deceived them all. Max and Liz foil the plot but at a high price. The end climaxes with unexpected twists and turns taking the reader from despair to hope.