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Solar Flare Outage: A Post Apocalyptic EMP Survival Thriller
Electricity gave man the power to conquer nature, but now nature is striking back!
An unprecedented solar storm wreaks havoc on the western seaboard, frying the electrical grid and swatting aircraft from the sky. In moments, hundreds of years of human progress evaporate into the air.
War-weary veteran Braxton Stone has been on the run from himself and his past for as long as he can remember. Now, he finds himself stranded in an unfamiliar town with no other option but to fight to survive.
Devon Hayes has a single thought when the entire casino is thrown into darkness and save her daughter.
Danger lurks behind every darkened corner in this new world. Thrust together by fate, Braxton and Devon have no choice but to trust each other as they search for an escape from the haunting glamour of the Las Vegas Strip — which threatens to be more dangerous than any battlefield they’ve experienced. Here, anyone can be the enemy.
In this perilous thriller, our heroes battle street gangs, martial law, looters, and nature itself as they set out on a risky journey to reunite mother and daughter and find a way out of the stricken town.
Welcome to the dark side of Sin City. When the chips are down, how far will people go to survive?
An unprecedented solar storm wreaks havoc on the western seaboard, frying the electrical grid and swatting aircraft from the sky. In moments, hundreds of years of human progress evaporate into the air.
War-weary veteran Braxton Stone has been on the run from himself and his past for as long as he can remember. Now, he finds himself stranded in an unfamiliar town with no other option but to fight to survive.
Devon Hayes has a single thought when the entire casino is thrown into darkness and save her daughter.
Danger lurks behind every darkened corner in this new world. Thrust together by fate, Braxton and Devon have no choice but to trust each other as they search for an escape from the haunting glamour of the Las Vegas Strip — which threatens to be more dangerous than any battlefield they’ve experienced. Here, anyone can be the enemy.
In this perilous thriller, our heroes battle street gangs, martial law, looters, and nature itself as they set out on a risky journey to reunite mother and daughter and find a way out of the stricken town.
Welcome to the dark side of Sin City. When the chips are down, how far will people go to survive?
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190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2025
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September 7, 2025
he had a dog from the war who was retired. he left id to go to vegas to see a comedy show on his way to he didnt know where just away with the dog
she was a single mom and lived with 3 roommates. she was studying to be a nurse. they all worked at the casino. she had the only car. it broke down right as they got to work
she met him and offered him a free drink, thats her job. he was nice to her and she was nice to him
as he and the dog were walking the emp hit. everything stopped and a helicopter dropped from the sky. he went back to the hotel and found some man trying to rape the hostess. he and the dog saved her. she had a hand crank flashlight so they went back in the hotel and got his stuff. then went for her roommates. one was shot and killed. he is trying to get them home in his old truck and then plans to go back to id with his dog
they made it back to her apt, 2 of the women killed, but they were not allowed in. he beat the men and they found her daughter at mcdonalds. they went back to the apt to rest and figure out what they will do and the book ENDED
i didnt know the story continued in the next book...or i would have rated this higher
she was a single mom and lived with 3 roommates. she was studying to be a nurse. they all worked at the casino. she had the only car. it broke down right as they got to work
she met him and offered him a free drink, thats her job. he was nice to her and she was nice to him
as he and the dog were walking the emp hit. everything stopped and a helicopter dropped from the sky. he went back to the hotel and found some man trying to rape the hostess. he and the dog saved her. she had a hand crank flashlight so they went back in the hotel and got his stuff. then went for her roommates. one was shot and killed. he is trying to get them home in his old truck and then plans to go back to id with his dog
they made it back to her apt, 2 of the women killed, but they were not allowed in. he beat the men and they found her daughter at mcdonalds. they went back to the apt to rest and figure out what they will do and the book ENDED
i didnt know the story continued in the next book...or i would have rated this higher
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July 12, 2025
A great start!
Solar Flare Outage, book 1 in the Braxton Stone series, details a vacation to Vegas by Braxton and his German Sheppard Lincoln which goes entirely awry when a catastrophic solar flare, followed by a CME destroy all electrical infrastructure across the western US. He meets a waitress, Devon, and agrees to help her get home to her 2 year old daughter Lucy. He suddenly finds himself trying to wrangle a group of 4 waitresses, some of whom are reticent to adapt and cooperate to get home. Law enforcement is nearly entirely absent for most of the book, then becomes a force causing more harm than good. The writing is clear and vivid, with action sequences starting within 5 minutes of the power going out, and doesn't stop once it starts. The author masterfully paints a very vivid mental image! This is a very promising start to a new series and I'm looking forward to more 5/5 stars! Highly recommended for fans of apocalyptic thrillers!
Solar Flare Outage, book 1 in the Braxton Stone series, details a vacation to Vegas by Braxton and his German Sheppard Lincoln which goes entirely awry when a catastrophic solar flare, followed by a CME destroy all electrical infrastructure across the western US. He meets a waitress, Devon, and agrees to help her get home to her 2 year old daughter Lucy. He suddenly finds himself trying to wrangle a group of 4 waitresses, some of whom are reticent to adapt and cooperate to get home. Law enforcement is nearly entirely absent for most of the book, then becomes a force causing more harm than good. The writing is clear and vivid, with action sequences starting within 5 minutes of the power going out, and doesn't stop once it starts. The author masterfully paints a very vivid mental image! This is a very promising start to a new series and I'm looking forward to more 5/5 stars! Highly recommended for fans of apocalyptic thrillers!
January 14, 2026
I had some mixed feelings on the book. The NASA people are surprised by the large flare/CME, but state it would reach earth in a few hours. The fastest one would be at least 18 hours, but more likely a day or two so plenty of time to warn people. I kind of liked Braxton and I am always a sucker for a dog. I appreciate that he wanted to help the Devon and her friends, but at some point you do have to have some regard for your own survival. I get that it would be a risk to get his truck out on the road, but choosing to walk all the way to Devon's seems like an equally bad plan and with less mobility and ability to carry supplies. I'm a bit on the fence in continuing, but am a bit interested on how Lincoln the dog fares.
November 6, 2025
There's a massive solar flare that hits the Earth. The book has people dealing it from NASA and people who are just caught in what happens. There's a major problem at Las Vegas casinos, Las Vegas itself with the solar flare knocking out transportation, people trying to deal with what is going on and others trying to take advantage of what is happening and a lot of gun fire.
It seems pretty realistic, the characters are done pretty well and the escalation of people's reactions to what is going on is also logical. Pretty well done book.
It seems pretty realistic, the characters are done pretty well and the escalation of people's reactions to what is going on is also logical. Pretty well done book.
August 13, 2026
Solar Flare Outage is a gripping post-apocalyptic thriller that wastes no time putting the reader into a world where modern life has suddenly collapsed. The solar storm creates a believable sense of chaos, while Braxton and Devon’s struggle to survive gives the story a strong emotional core. I especially enjoyed the combination of survival, danger, and human resilience as they navigate a dark and unpredictable Las Vegas. Fast-paced and tense, this is an exciting read for anyone who enjoys EMP and post-apocalyptic thrillers.
September 27, 2025
This is such an interesting subject
This is such an interesting subject and I enjoyed the first part of the series. I'm liking this storyline so far. It really makes you wonder what could happen if a major solar flare caused everything electric to die. Now I want to learn how to harden my devices!
The author did a great job painting the picture of this disaster scenario. Looking forward to the next installment.
This is such an interesting subject and I enjoyed the first part of the series. I'm liking this storyline so far. It really makes you wonder what could happen if a major solar flare caused everything electric to die. Now I want to learn how to harden my devices!
The author did a great job painting the picture of this disaster scenario. Looking forward to the next installment.
May 24, 2026
I have read several EMP disaster books so decided to try this one, especially when I saw the dog on the cover. I love a good dog character in a book and I thoroughly enjoyed Lincoln in this book. I do disagree with the authors statement German shepherds are not known for tracking. The book deals only with the first two days of the solar flare disaster and the book is short so I guess the author plans on writing many more books in the series.
August 4, 2025
Las Vegas Solar Flare debacle
I liked the premise, the start, the backgrounds on the characters, how events unfurled. Harrowing tale of survival in the first 1-2 days of the solar flare, lawlessness has begun.
I liked the premise, the start, the backgrounds on the characters, how events unfurled. Harrowing tale of survival in the first 1-2 days of the solar flare, lawlessness has begun.
March 20, 2026
EOTWAWKI.
Trapped in a casino with the light out due to cme and accompanying emp.
Woman recruits a tourist to help her track down her daughter.
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Trapped in a casino with the light out due to cme and accompanying emp.
Woman recruits a tourist to help her track down her daughter.
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April 9, 2026
Good Read
This was a fine book. There's not a lot more one can write about EMPs or CMEs than has been written. It is left for the author to give us good characters and different situations. Mr. Hawke has done a good job with this story.
This was a fine book. There's not a lot more one can write about EMPs or CMEs than has been written. It is left for the author to give us good characters and different situations. Mr. Hawke has done a good job with this story.
May 28, 2025
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September 9, 2025
Excellent
This is a really exciting story. A veteran looking for a vacation in Las Vegas gets a lot more than he bargained for.
This is a really exciting story. A veteran looking for a vacation in Las Vegas gets a lot more than he bargained for.
September 10, 2025
A lot of action.
I liked the story and the action just kept coming but it didn't overwhelme a person. You had chance to assimilate what was happening.
I liked the story and the action just kept coming but it didn't overwhelme a person. You had chance to assimilate what was happening.
October 18, 2025
great read
Easy a great read. Brought the characters to life. You could feel the danger and fear Can’t wait for the next book.
Easy a great read. Brought the characters to life. You could feel the danger and fear Can’t wait for the next book.
November 19, 2025
good read.
Well written, can’t wait to read the next book. Good mix of characters. I Like the addition of the dog.
Well written, can’t wait to read the next book. Good mix of characters. I Like the addition of the dog.
February 7, 2026
I liked it I have to read the next one to see where it’s going.
February 16, 2026
Good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend this book to anyone who likes LitRPG and progression types of books with lots of action.
February 23, 2026
Nothing Special
While I always respect the work that authors put into their writing, this story really didn’t do anything for me.
While I always respect the work that authors put into their writing, this story really didn’t do anything for me.
February 24, 2026
Good start
Good start to an interesting storyline. Hope to read more soon! We will see what adventures the next book brings.
Good start to an interesting storyline. Hope to read more soon! We will see what adventures the next book brings.
March 1, 2026
GREAT
Tom did an excellent job of weaving a great story and keeping me from wanting to put it down. Great job!
Tom did an excellent job of weaving a great story and keeping me from wanting to put it down. Great job!
September 9, 2025
Very well set up for the next book.
It's a fictional story; however, my takeaway is be prepared for the unexpected.
It's a fictional story; however, my takeaway is be prepared for the unexpected.
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