NOTE : You can read this book before reading books 1-4 as this book is about a different group of people than the first 4 books. When the power goes out on a cold March afternoon, Heather Easton assumes it's just another temporary outage in their rural Southern Utah town. But as her cell phone and other electronic devices mysteriously die, a chilling realization dawns: this is no ordinary blackout. Her husband, Scott, a high school math teacher with a knack for preparedness, returns home from school with grim news that confirms their worst fears—an EMP has struck, plunging the nation into darkness and chaos. With society teetering on the brink of collapse, Scott and Heather must quickly learn to rely on their own skills and resources. But their peaceful rural community is not immune to the escalating desperation gripping the nation. As strangers arrive seeking refuge, and rumors of violence spread, the Eastons must grapple with the difficult choices necessary to protect their family and their way of life. In a world where everything has changed, Scott and Heather must learn to not just survive, but to thrive. This is their story. This could be yours.