Powerless

<p><strong>When all goes dark they're left alone. As starvation provokes chaos can one man defend all he holds dear?</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Sunspots Al-Qaeda North Korea-no one knows why the power goes out in sleepy little Harpursville how much of the world is affected or how long it will last. In one instant virtually every modern convenience stops working leaving the townspeople scrambling. </p><p><br></p><p>For Kevin Barton the problem is compounded by the presence of his sixteen-year-old daughter's best friend Dina who's been stranded at the house after yet another sleepover. When Kevin's attempt to escort Dina home ends in robbery and humiliation their second daughter's overnight visit becomes a permanent stay. Kevin doesn't really mind. Dina helps with everything from hauling water to digging a garden and she does it with a smile. But with food scarce and hunger eating away at reason her large appetite and constant presence sets the household on edge causing a rift between Kevin and his wife Monica. </p><p><br></p><p>Help is offered by the man who stops Harpursville from sliding into everyone-for-themselves chaos but then he gives Kevin an unthinkable ultimatum. With the peace of the town and Kevin's own family hanging in the balance he faces a two-front war. Can Kevin find the power in himself to protect everything he holds dear?  </p><p><br></p>