Chasing the Light

by Steven Lyle Jordan

Tom Everson, forced to flee his home during the 2015 oil riots, returns eight years later to find the girl he had to leave behind, start a business and make a life for them both. But he had to sneak into the country illegally, the energy situation has only gotten worse, and the country may break out in renewed riots at any time! Did Tom arrive at exactly the wrong moment?

Chasing the Light is a romantic adventure set in the near future of a U.S. that is struggling its way out of its past oil addiction, and pitting neighbor against neighbor in the daily effort to reach energy independence. The story presents a country you may not recognize, and workable solutions to the energy crisis that are not made of imaginary sci-fi dilithium or cold fusion, but of technology on our drawing boards today. The story is so realistic, you'll wonder how we can possibly avoid having it come true.

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Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2010

About the author

Steven Lyle Jordan is an award-winning science fiction writer with a love for science, technology, the environment and its impact on humanity and the future. He’s earned an average 4.4-star rating on Amazon with his novels, featuring fascinating characters, rousing action, realistic science and future scenarios. He’s also been a panelist at AwesomeCon and Escape Velocity conventions. His work is available at The Novels of Steven Lyle Jordan.

Reviews

[Anne Ipsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating look at the near future. Slight deficiencies in plot were compensated for by creative extrapolation of current technology and dismal politics to what might happen soon if we don't act now.