The Rule of Three Books in Order

When computers suddenly fail worldwide, sixteen-year-old Adam Daley watches ordinary services collapse and resources dwindle. His suburban neighborhood must organize for protection, drawing on his police-captain mother and a neighbor with a background in intelligence.

Sixty-six days after a global blackout, Adam's fortified neighborhood faces threats that its defenses cannot easily contain. His mentor Herb's harsh security decisions raise difficult questions, while an unexpected danger tests Adam's judgment and the people he trusts.

Five months after a global blackout, someone is targeting Adam and the fortified neighborhood he helps protect. Facing threats inside and outside its walls, he struggles to balance survival with the person his girlfriend hopes he can remain.

When a blackout disables cars and phones, Emma's family uses their packed camping equipment to retreat to an island. As the outage continues and desperate people seek supplies, their isolated campsite becomes increasingly difficult to keep safe.