Not just another EMP novel

Just a power outage.No aliens. No superheroes. The apocalypse the way it would actually happen.

A solar storm kills the grid — planes fall, cars die, refineries stop — and a small Mississippi town has three days before the rules change.

  • Built on real coronal-mass-ejection science. It happened in 1859; back then there was almost nothing to break.
  • The hero isn't a Navy SEAL. He's a computer guy on a bicycle, figuring it out as it comes — like you would.
  • Retired infantry, Navy and law-enforcement readers say the tactical detail is spot on.
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Downward Cycle by JK Franks — book cover

Readers who've read too many apocalypse books

“So many books in this genre are over-the-top. But this one feels grounded & relatable.”

— Phi McRee, Amazon

“I read wayyy too many post apocalyptic books and most times I don't finish a series due to it being unrealistic. This was written in a way that even the scenes without action are exciting and informative.”

— Russ the Reader, Amazon

“I'm a huge fan of the One Second After series; this takes it to the next level.”

— Jason P., Amazon (retired Army infantry)
1859The last time the sun did this. Telegraph wires caught fire.
3 daysBefore a quiet town becomes a world that runs on whoever wakes up first.
0Zombies, aliens, or super-soldiers in Book 1. Just physics and people.