The blackout was only the beginning. When Russia strikes Ukraine with nuclear weapons, NATO braces for war. But before the bombs, a wave of cyberattacks crashes the European power grids. Overnight, millions are left in silence and darkness.
In the Netherlands, Detective Daan thought his quiet prepping was just a hobby. Now it's the only thing keeping his family and neighbors alive. As soldiers relocate civilians, supermarkets run dry, and propaganda whispers promises of food and power, survival turns into a day-by-day struggle.
Inspired by real crises from Sarajevo to Venezuela, When the Grid Goes Down shows how fast order collapses-and how ordinary people fight to endure when it does.