The Night That Wouldn't End: An EMP Thriller- Book One

by David Spell

Disgraced former police officer Tyler Garrett only wanted one thing—to disappear. But when a devastating EMP and cyberattack bring the power grid crashing down, hiding is no longer an option. As society crumbles around him and hunger fuels desperation, ordinary people become prey. Gangs and predators rise as law and order vanish.

Reluctantly, Tyler steps back into the role he tried to leave behind. With a past that haunts him and a city falling into chaos, he must decide what kind of man he will be when survival itself is on the line. In a world without phones, without help, and without rules, one man’s choices still matter. He can walk away. Or he can fight.

The Night That Wouldn’t End delivers gritty realism, pulse-pounding action, and unforgettable characters who must fight not only for their lives—but for their humanity.

Perfect for fans of Black Autumn, One Second After, and The Borrowed World.

332 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 2, 2025

Reviews

[Bobby Moore]

I absolutely loved this book. The story grabbed me early and just kept getting better. It’s fast-paced, engaging, exciting, and does a great job making you think about what could actually happen if an EMP suddenly brought down the power grid and the systems we all take for granted.
The characters are well developed, the story moves at a great pace, and there was never a point where I felt it dragged. I finished the entire book in two days because I honestly couldn’t put it down. I immediately started the second book and I’m already several chapters in.
Really well done. If you enjoy post-apocalyptic thrillers with plenty of suspense and action, I highly recommend

[carl e. james]

Spell has written a good book.

This is an exciting, hard to put down post apocalyptic thriller. The characters are written well, very believable. You get invested in the characters and storyline immediately.