Linda Varner and her father Big Gene run a smuggling operation in a world with many levels and a spiral staircase as the only way to move between them. If you want something, they can get it, if anyone can. They also make shine, a drink that is illegal but very popular. One evening the world shakes, just for a few seconds, and soon everything that Linda thought she knew about her world is challenged. She sets out on a journey to the bottom of the world, where she grew up and where she might find some answers.
This is a very good setup to start the Worlquake series.
There are many people with secret side jobs that we've never seen before in a silo before, and there is a massive and shocking surprise waiting in the down deep for those who live above. I moved quickly through part one and went right into part two.
Hugh Howey created such an awesome world and Robin Reed added to it as many authors have. Robin's story keeps the relevant information and created a new story line that is well written and keeps you turning pages. I can't wait to read book 2!