The light died and darkness descended…
For technician Josie and her team, the sudden collapse of the Lightspeed wireless grid was more than just the end of a job– it was the beginning of a terrifying nightmare. Stranded, abandoned, and under siege at one of Lightspeed’s aid centers, their only chance at safety is a perilous trek to a nearby community they hope will offer refuge.
In the rugged mountains of Virginia, Jim Powell leads a hardscrabble community clinging to survival. They’ve carved a life out of the ruins, restoring safety and a sense of purpose, but they’ve also endured violence, devastating loss, and crushing despair.
When Josie’s team shows up, they bring a terrifying truth: America’s collapse has created a vacuum, and powerful, ruthless players are moving in. Now, Jim, a reluctant leader who never wanted the job, must make a choice that will define the fate of his community: fight alone against overwhelming odds, or make a perilous alliance with a steep and uncertain price.
HAVE YOU MET...

Grace Hardwick
Profession:
College Freshman
Grace's dad taught her survival, self-defense, and shooting, then sent her away to college hoping she'd never need those skills. All he wanted was to give her a fighting chance if the world fell apart. Then it did.
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