![]() But, as Eric says, "Just because I have to grow old doesn't mean that I have to grow up!" In his many roles as parent, teacher, social worker, youth sports coach and writer he is in constant contact with children and young adults. And as the days pass, and the power remains out, the threat of violence becomes all too real.Įric was born in Toronto in 1957, which makes him "real old". But while they land on an isolated island, with a relatively hidden site, they are far from safe, as people become increasingly desperate to find food and shelter. In the midst of what appears to be a massive power outage, with their camping gear packed and ready, Emma and her family canoe over to the islands, just offshore, to wait it out. But then the car won't start, and their cellphones appear dead - and all the cars outside their building seem to be stalled in a long traffic jam. So Emma isn't particularly concerned when the latest blackout hits just as they are preparing to leave town on a long weekend camping trip. It's a brand-new condo building, which explains the semi-regular power outages, as workers complete the units around them. A powerful look at the disintegration of society in the wake of a massive and mysterious outage that has knocked out all modern amenities.įifteen-year-old Emma has moved house with her ex-Marine mother and younger brother. ![]() In a world with no power, chaos soon descends. ![]()
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