A skilled mechanic who knows how to keep machines running when everything else fails, Veronica understands almost immediately that the catastrophe sweeping across the country is far more serious than a simple power outage. Roads are becoming dangerous, fuel is disappearing, and desperate survivors are willing to do almost anything to stay alive.
Then she meets Bella.
The young girl has no one left to protect her, and Veronica refuses to leave her behind. Together, they begin a dangerous journey toward Dodger Run, a remote community built to survive harsh winters and long periods without electricity.
But reaching home is only the beginning.
As Veronica reconnects with her family, she discovers that survival now requires more than food and shelter. A ruthless man named Markwood is tightening his grip on the surrounding community, threatening everything the people of Dodger Run have worked to preserve.
With Bella’s safety at stake and an entire community depending on her, Veronica must turn her mechanical skill, courage, and stubborn independence into something far greater.
Because after the collapse, someone has to stand up and fight for the future.