When darkness falls, can you find your way home?

In an instant, everything changed. "The Long Night" takes you on a heart-stopping journey of survival, as a massive cyber-attack triggers a nationwide blackout. This cyber-attack survival thriller is a must-read for fans of "One Second After" by William R. Forstchen, "Lights Out" by David Crawford, and "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel.

After a cyber-attack, followed by an electromagnetic pulse (EMP), the Winter family from Harbour Island, Florida, faces an unprecedented struggle for survival. Former military officer John Winter and his son, Jack, find themselves 100 miles from home when technology disappears. Their dangerous journey back is filled with dangers in a world that has suddenly turned primitive overnight.

Meanwhile, back at home, John's wife, Emily, an esteemed electrical engineering specialist, along with their daughter, Sarah, face the daunting task of surviving in a world now shrouded in darkness and chaos. Their courage and intelligence are their only weapons against the advancing chaos.

"The Long Night" intertwines the Winter family's intimate fight for survival with the broader challenges faced by a nation under cyber siege. This captivating story, set in a post-EMP America, challenges readers to confront their reliance on technology, making it a remarkable addition to the dystopian fiction genre.

Immerse yourself in this narrative, a blend of cyber thriller and post-apocalyptic survival, where the resilience of community, faith, and scientific expertise shines in the darkest of times.

"The Long Night" is a testament to human resilience in the face of a technological apocalypse.

Editorial Reviews

"This story is definitely a must-read! The author's writing style draws you in right from the start and makes it difficult to put the book down. The plot is both thrilling and frightening because of its potential to happen in real life. The characters are well-developed and relatable, adding to the book's overall appeal. It's an excellent choice for readers who enjoy multiple genres, as it blends suspense with intrigue and a disaster scenario." - Robin's Review Blog

"This book does a great job of explaining how and such a thing was possible without putting the reader to sleep by being too technical. And the struggles faced by the three main groups of people focused on in this book, were very realistically portrayed, including the panic that naturally seems to follow in the face of the unknown. (...). It was a well thought out tale and was well written. It included all of the things that I would expect to see in this genre. I enjoyed reading it and will be looking forward to seeing what happens next in book two in this series. If you enjoy post-apocalyptic books, I'd recommend giving this series a try." - Mom Kat Reads Blog

"I was so caught up in the story that when the words ran out, I never saw it coming. All I could think is nooooooo. I'm not ready for it to end. I need more...and I know it's coming. I had to check and the sequel is coming." - Fundinmental Blog

Preface

Technology is ever-present in our lives, whether it's in our pockets, on our desks, or even within our bodies. You can order dinner with a click, have entire conversations using emojis, and watch movies with the ease of a thought. Robots mend our hearts and diagnose from afar. Our cars? They don't just move; they 'think'. Our seeds are planted and harvested by machines, and the food on our plates comes with a barcode.

But imagine, for a moment, a world where the screen you're holding right now goes dark. Hospital equipment fails. Supermarket shelves stand empty. Communication doesn't happen at the speed of light.

It might sound like the plot of an action movie or a dystopian nightmare, but the reality is closer than we'd like to admit. In this book, I explore the cumulative impact of three catastrophic events in the United States: a cyber attack, failures in nuclear power plants, and a devastating electromagnetic pulse. Each one on its own would be a challenge. Together, they would redefine our existence.

I wrote this book with one key concept in mind: every aspect of this story could be real. Everything presented in the upcoming pages is entirely possible, regardless of how unsettling it may appear. In fact, these events might already be unfolding right before our eyes.

I invite you to join an ordinary family as they struggle to survive in a transformed world, where the values of family, faith, friendship, and community become the foundation of our existence and a reminder of what truly counts.

As you embark on this journey, I hope that by exploring this alternate world, you might gain a new perspective on our own.