and "Come the Quiet and " Is the first in a series of two science fiction novels that cater to sci-fi fans who want a thrilling creative ride and to feel the real life experience of dealing with catastrophic grid failure. Why it fails takes us into the fictional. Its unique advantage is that the reasons are truly alien and don't cater to the vanity of humans. "After the Quiet" is the second in the series. The books help us understand our foibles and weaknesses so we can survive through community spirit and human connection. Modern people who may feel disenfranchised and want their moment of power so they can shine through and be the hero, the ones who make the right choices, will love this tale. It's a chilling romp through the end of our current world. A complete novel from murder and betrayal to spaceship crashes and alien sex, it'll chill you to the bone.