Content levels
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
When the world goes dark, how far would you go to protect the ones you love? After a sudden EMP attack cripples the country, Austin Merryman is separated from his 14-year-old daughter. With no power, no phones, and no help coming, he sets out across a lawless landscape to find her—armed with only his wits, his will, and a few survival skills. Along the way, he teams up with Amanda, a tough stranger with her own painful past. Together, they form an unlikely bond—fighting harsh terrain, dwindling resources, and the constant threat of desperate people willing to kill for a can of food. But survival is only the beginning. As they push deeper into the ruins of America, they uncover signs of something darker behind the blackout—something that could keep the world in chaos forever. To protect his daughter and his new-found family, Austin will have to face enemies far more dangerous than he ever imagined. In a world without rules, the fight for family—and freedom—has just begun.
Tags
Is Small Town EMP appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Contains strong violence including desperate people killing for resources, survival situations with life-or-death stakes, and themes of societal collapse. The father's quest to find his daughter involves harsh terrain and dangerous confrontations.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the intense survival story and the father's determination to reunite with his daughter against all odds.