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A sudden electrical storm sweeps across Nantucket Island, shutting down every electronic device. In the chaos that follows, some residents come together to rebuild community and support one another, while others seize the opportunity to arm themselves and prepare for conflict. The novel follows the conflicting responses of isolated communities as they grapple with the collapse of technology and the threat of emerging violent groups.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: S. M. Stirling
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