Long before the events known from "The Hunger Games," a young Haymitch Abernathy is reaped for the most brutal edition of the Hunger Games in history. Torn away from his family, friends, and the person he loves, he finds himself in an arena where every day could be his last. To survive, he must contend not only with his opponents but also with a system that has spent years stripping people of their hope. In a world where there can be only one winner, Haymitch discovers that true strength lies in having something worth fighting for.