When the lights go out, the real test of survival begins. Maggie Andrews only returned to her hometown of Astoria long enough to settle her parents’ estate. After years building a life as a nurse practitioner in Los Angeles, she plans to sell the house and leave the past where it belongs. But Astoria still holds unfinished business, especially Luke Grant, the quiet, steady man she once loved and never truly forgot. Luke never left the coastal town. A successful author with deep roots in the community, he has spent years convincing himself he’s moved on from Maggie’s sudden departure. Seeing her again proves otherwise. Meanwhile in Seattle, Luke’s sister Jenny Grant is preparing for her fortieth birthday with a glamorous celebration atop the Space Needle. The rare solar storm lighting the sky promises a breathtaking view. Instead, it brings catastrophe. A massive electromagnetic pulse crashes, plunging the entire grid into darkness. Panic spreads as modern life collapses in a single night. Stranded in a city descending into chaos, Jenny joins forces with Tom Bradley, a former military police officer whose instincts for survival are sharp and immediate. Together with Maggie and Luke, they fight to escape Seattle and reach Astoria. As the world around them unravels, four lives converge on the Oregon coast. Old wounds reopen, dangerous new threats emerge, and survival may depend on trust, courage… and second chances. Because when the shadows rise, the fight for home has only just begun.