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World Without Power
World Without Power
Series · 10 books · 2022-2023
By
Ryan Casey
Books in series
#1
Dawn of Chaos
2022
Devastating floods. A catastrophic EMP. At the dawn of chaos, who will survive?
In the middle of the worst flooding on record,
a devastating EMP
wipes out the nation’s power, plunging the country into darkness. Cars crash into one another. Planes tumble from the skies, killing everyone on board. Survivors battle for their lives in flooded cities, bereft of mobile phones or media to aid them. And with food and supplies already crippled by the flooding, the nation is very rapidly descending into chaos. Sam is an ex-military man who knows a thing or two about survival. He is in the middle of the city with his loyal dog when the power goes out. Right away, he suspects the an EMP event, crippling the nation and causing mass panic and desperation. Trapped in the ruin, he only has one goal in getting out of the city and getting back home before things go from bad to worse. But does he have what it takes to make it out alive? Or will this journey prove his most dangerous challenge yet? Tara is trapped at home by her controlling boyfriend, Jonno, when the world turns dark. After escaping his clutches, she soon realises that something is
desperately wrong
outside. Trains are at a standstill. The flooded roads are filled with broken-down cars. And her phone won’t work… Does she have what it takes to adapt to this world without power and make it back to her parents’ place? Or will her psychopathic boyfriend catch up with her and prevent her escape?
At the dawn of chaos… who will survive?
#2
Dawn of Darkness
2022
An EMP strikes. Society crumbles. Will you survive the dawn of darkness?
First came the catastrophic floods, bringing the nation to a standstill. Then,
a devastating EMP
, wiping out all power and forcing the country to its knees. Society is in ruin. Panic is taking hold. Survivors are growing more and more desperate, as they battle for the remaining supplies. Sam and Tara have escaped the city and made it back to his countryside home. They plan to stay there, away from the worst of the crisis, and ride out the chaos for as long as it lasts. But when a calamitous storm destroys Sam’s safe haven, the pair are left with no choice but to take to the road in search of new shelter. And as they begin their journey, they soon learn they aren’t the only ones seeking safety. And many are willing to sink to violent depths to protect their loved ones... With old enemies on the horizon and dark secrets emerging, do Sam and Tara have what it takes to make it to safety? And in a world where morals are collapsing, how far are they willing to go to survive?
#3
Dawn of Destruction
2022
When the EMP strikes, will you survive the destruction?
One week ago, a
devastating EMP
crippled the nation's power supplies, leaving survivors desperately trapped in a world without power. As supplies dwindle and order breaks down, society collapses into total lawlessness and unthinkable violence. Sam and Tara are two of those survivors. After losing Sam's home in a devastating flood, they are forced to head north to seek out new shelter, with a new group of companions. But when a child in their group goes missing, they are both forced on a harrowing detour through a crumbling, chaotic city. And the more desperate survivors they encounter, the more they realise that the powerless nation is already far more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. Do Sam and Tara have what it takes to rescue the child and find shelter in the north? Or will this treacherous journey prove one too far for both of them?
#4
Dawn of Survival
2022
A devastating EMP. A nation in ruin. Would you survive the world without power?
Three months ago, a
catastrophic EMP
brought the nation to a standstill. In a world without power, people were left to fend for themselves in a harrowing battle for the last of the dwindling supplies. Sam and Tara have found a safe community. There is no power, but there is a sense of togetherness. And while the winter is harsh and the snowstorms are growing worse by the day, there is a sense of hope that hasn't been felt for a long time. But Sam and Tara aren't the only ones trying to survive. When a ruthless enemy arrives at the gates and launches a crippling attack on the innocent town, our protagonists are forced to stand up and fight for their sanctuary. But the more they fight and the more they learn about their enemy, the more it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems... Do they have what it takes to survive the world without power? Or will this brutal battle for safety prove the death of our heroes, once and for all?
#5
Dawn of Disaster
2023
A devastating EMP. A terrifying tale of survival.
Six months ago, a catastrophic EMP ripped across the nation, leaving society in ruin. Only the strongest and most resourceful survived. But every day is a challenge. Sam is one of those survivors. He is wandering alone with a young boy, Leonard, with no real end goal in sight. Surviving each day is a victory in itself. But all that changes when Sam makes a game-changing discovery. A discovery that gives his life purpose, and brings him hope of finding safety for Leonard after all. Now, Sam must escort Leonard across a dangerous and unpredictable country, where survivors battle it out ruthlessly for every last scrap. And as the journey stretches on, pursued by ruthless enemies, Sam begins to realise that this impossible journey might just be his last...
#6
Dawn of Redemption
2023
A powerless world. A brutal enemy. A battle for survival.
One year ago, everything changed. An EMP blast crippled the nation’s power supply, leaving the nation shrouded in darkness. Only the strongest and most resourceful have made it this far. Sam and Tara are two of those survivors. But they are in grave danger. The two heroes are trapped in an awful warehouse, imprisoned by a ruthless enemy. And as strong as they are, neither can see a way out. But when the vicious enemy leader makes an unlikely offer, Sam is forced on a journey across the country to try and rescue everyone he cares about. he only catch? His own life in exchange for those closest to him. Pushed on a suicide mission to save the people he loves, Sam battles his way north before time runs out. But he isn’t the only one with a mission… Will Sam’s suicide mission succeed and save the lives of those he loves? Or will it be a journey too far?
#7
Dawn of Havoc
2023
In a world without power, how far will you go to save the ones you love?
A year ago,
a devastating EMP
ripped across the nation, leaving the country in darkness and society in ruin. Only the strongest and most resourceful survived the chaos. Sam is one of those survivors. After escaping the clutches of a sadistic group led by the psychopathic Kurt, he is doing everything he can to locate Tara, who is still trapped in Kurt's evil embrace. After weeks of searching, Sam is finally beginning to lose all hope of ever finding her. But when he finds evidence that Tara might still be out there, Sam embarks on a perilous journey north towards a mysterious location in hopes of reuniting with her, once and for all. But Sam isn't the only one heading north. And as he soon discovers, the world without power is home to some very dangerous people. People hellbent on stopping him in his tracks. Will Sam find Tara? Or will this journey prove one too far?
#8
Dawn of Crisis
2023
A world without power. A looming enemy. A terrifying foe...
Over a year ago,
a devastating EMP
ripped across the nation, leaving the survivors scrambling desperately for supplies, and fighting for their lives. Sam and Tara are two of those survivors. Three months have passed since their reunion. After a traumatising conflict, they spend their days on the road in search of safety, and with the distant hope that one day, they will be reunited with the rest of their people—and with Sam's beloved dog, Harvey. But when the pair reach a rumoured safe haven, they come under attack from a terrifying new an armed group, with modern supplies and equipment, the most ruthless and organised force they've ever encountered in this EMP-struck world. Now, faced against an unstoppable force, and with a malevolent stalker on the horizon, Sam and Tara must find the strength to battle their way to safety, once and for all. But will it be a journey too far?
#9
Dawn of Safety
2023
In a world without power, who can you trust?
Two years ago,
a devastating EMP
shattered the nation, leaving the country in ruin. Tara is a survivor. She is an outsider by choice, travelling alone, steering well clear of all other groups. Her only goal is survival. Scarred by her experiences, she plans to spend the rest of her days on her own, away from everyone else. But when Tara finds a young girl in desperate need, everything changes. Now, forced on a journey across a harrowing landscape, and caught in the middle of a bitter battle between two ruthless groups of enemies, Tara must give up everything and risk it all to get the girl to safety. But just how far will she go to help her new companion? And in a world without power, just who can she trust?
#10
Dawn of Vengeance
2023
In a world without power, how far will you go to survive?
Three years ago,
a devastating EMP
ripped across the nation, leaving the country in total darkness. Social order collapsed. Survivors scrambled for the last of the dwindling supplies. And in the wake of the chaos, countless terrifying new groups emerged from the ashes and rose to power, forcing those who have made it this far to fight for their survival. am is one of those survivors. After a tragedy strikes the heart of his home, he is forced to travel across the post-apocalyptic wasteland alone with his dog in search of any form of safety. But when a crippling explosion rips across the land, he fast realises he needs to get as far away from the mainland as possible for any hope of survival. And Sam soon learns he isn't the only one trying to survive, and has a ruthless fight on his hands if he wants to get away. Especially when some of his enemies are hellbent on settling the score for his past sins... Will Sam make it off the mainland, and to safety across the sea? Or will this final journey be a fight too far?
Author
Ryan Casey
Author · 101 books