This book is about a group of survivors after an EMP. In the first book A teacher, her students, the bus driver are on field trip and are trapped at a nearby prison. This book continues after they escape and with a few new characters they must navigate the realities of coming home. A train had derailed and the fire burns uncontrollably while they search for family and loved ones. The town needs help and one man schemes to take over killing people who do support his agenda . The police department is decimated and the remaining police department leaves town. Our hero’s know they must help the survivors with limited resources they do not give up.

I thought this 2nd book was a great continuation of the story as we learned more about their home town and their ability to continue to fight for not only themselves but for others. I grew to like the various characters.

The narrator was perfect as he brought the story to life.