"Beyond Survival" is the third book of C. J. Hall's "Obliterated" series. Fire - started by a lava flow - lights up the night as this tale begins and readers are reintroduced to the characters from the first two books. With most of the world's population wiped out and dangerous Earth changes underway, the Pecos survivors have begun to build a new type of village in the foothills north of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Are their survival priorities, reflected by work done during the first week at their new home, on target? Decisions on water, garden foods, transportation, hygiene and shelter need to be made carefully. Having set out for a mission beyond Roswell, three of the group's five guardian soldiers must overcome danger and delays in their struggle to get back home. Then Kim and Ray must make their own final excursion to provide for the group's safety. Will they bring back more than rifles and rounds?