Disruption

R. E. McDermott

When the power grid fails and civilization begins to fracture, Captain Jordan Hughes finds himself stranded aboard a ship carrying a priceless reserve of fuel—and suddenly responsible for far more than his own survival. As violence spreads ashore and the remnants of the federal government grow increasingly corrupt, Hughes must navigate unrest within his crew while confronting gangs, desperate civilians, escaped criminals, and ruthless warlords. Joining forces with sailors, farmers, preppers, former Coast Guardsmen, and dissident soldiers, he sets out to reunite families and preserve the resources needed to rebuild. Blending maritime adventure, survival fiction, and political dystopia, the novel explores leadership, loyalty, resilience, and the difficult choices required to restore society after its collapse.

R. E. McDermott

After a devastating solar storm cripples the electrical grid and severs the nation’s ability to recover, America descends into shortages, lawlessness, and political upheaval. In Texas and North Carolina, determined survivors—including a former Coast Guard captain and other resourceful civilians—band together to protect their families, reclaim vital supplies, and aid those left hungry. But as a corrupt administration exploits the catastrophe to consolidate power and deploys mercenaries against its own people, survival becomes a fight for freedom. Blending post-apocalyptic suspense with military action and political intrigue, the novel explores resilience, leadership, community, and the price of resisting tyranny.

R. E. McDermott

After a devastating solar storm cripples America’s power grid, the nation’s survivors face a new threat: a tyrannical president determined to consolidate control over the ruins. The crew and passengers of the Pecos Trader and the defenders of Fort Box, North Carolina, stand among the last pockets of resistance against a corrupt administration. Their hopes rise when Simon Tremble, the final lawmaker beyond the president’s grasp, emerges from hiding—but opposing a regime built on fear will demand more than courage. This tense post-apocalyptic political thriller explores loyalty, freedom, leadership, and the promises people make when civilization hangs in the balance.