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When an unexplained atmospheric event disables all electronics in America, a well‑to‑do neighborhood faces sudden ecological collapse: no power, no transportation, no food supply. Without phones or internet, residents must organize a self‑contained community, learning to hunt, grow food, dig wells, and wash clothes by hand. Amid this chaos, the Branning family—devout Christians—lead efforts to unite neighbors for survival, inspired by prayer and a sense of stewardship. Yet the crisis brings violence: a killer threatens the community, and the Branning’s daughter falls into his grasp while attempting a long‑distance escape. Her ordeal forces her to return to faith and humility as she seeks safety and redemption. The novel explores faith, cooperation, and resilience when modern conveniences vanish, blending suspense with spiritual themes.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Terri Blackstock
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