When a devastating series of cascading power failures plunges much of the nation into darkness, veteran grid operator Ethan Mercer, emergency physician Dr. Claire Mercer, and investigative journalist Daniel Reyes find themselves on the front lines of a crisis that exposes the fragile foundations of modern civilization.
As engineers race to stabilize the collapsing electrical grid, hospitals struggle to save lives on emergency generators, communities fight to survive without the conveniences they once took for granted, and investigators uncover years of deferred maintenance, questionable corporate decisions, and infrastructure vulnerabilities that made disaster far more likely.
From high-voltage transmission lines and control centers to congressional hearings and the remarkable effort to rebuild America's power system, Power Grid is a gripping contemporary thriller that celebrates the courage, expertise, and dedication of the unseen men and women who keep the lights on.
A powerful story of resilience, accountability, hope, and the extraordinary people behind one of humanity's greatest engineering achievements.