Reliance
Reliance by Paul McMurrough is a special edition published by McMurrough on January 25, 2021, featuring 354 pages in English. This narrative begins with a catastrophic eruption on the Sun that leaves Earth powerless, raising questions about whether this event is merely a temporary setback or the onset of societal collapse. The story follows Belfast Professor Martin Monroe, who, despite being dismissed as a conspiracy theorist, knows the truth about the impending disaster. Alongside him is Government Communications officer Lisa Keenan, who struggles to communicate the urgency of the situation, and Prison Supervisor Derek Henderson, who faces a moral dilemma as he balances duty and family.
Readers will find a blend of mystery, thriller, and science fiction elements as the characters navigate a world increasingly reliant on technology. The plot delves into themes of survival and the consequences of societal dependence on electricity, exploring how these factors may lead to anarchy. The narrative also includes a novelette titled “Dr Death,” which depicts the struggles of George Campbell and Doctor Brian Angelo amidst the chaos following the power outage. This edition presents a thought-provoking exploration of a dystopian future where the fragility of civilization is laid bare.
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Reliance – Powerless Earth Book One.
An eruption on the Sun leaves the Earth powerless, but is it a temporary inconvenience or the start of a spiral into anarchy?
Belfast Professor Martin Monroe knows the answers, but once branded a conspiracy nut, he struggles to get anyone to listen to his warnings of the impending disaster. His only friend, Simon Wilson, still coming to terms with the loss of his wife, is the only person who will listen.
Fighting against bureaucracy and her own lack of confidence, Government Communications officer Lisa Keenan struggles to get the word out. Despite the protests of her colleagues, she enlists the help of the professor.
With a wife and new-born child to think of, Prison Supervisor, Derek Henderson, must weigh duty against family and live with the consequences of an impossible decision.
Will the world’s total reliance on technology, and the electricity that powers it, lead to the irreversible disintegration of society on a global scale?
‘Some works of fiction are simply pure entertainment, while others go that extra mile; Reliance alerts us to just how close to the tipping-point the majority of our societies dwell.’- STEVE ROGAN – Author of The Rain Saga trilogy & Tracks
Dr Death – Powerless Earth Novelette One.
George Campbell is nearing the point of collapse, having stood guard throughout the night, his antique shotgun at the ready. Three escaped prisoners, who had attacked his home the day before, now lie dead in his front garden – a deterrent to other unwelcome visitors. With the power still out, and communication all but impossible, George holds out little hope of getting his dying wife the medical assistance she desperately needs.
Doctor Brian Angelo, a model prisoner with a dark past, sits patiently in his unlocked cell. For three days, since the authorities abandoned the prison, he has managed to avoid the mayhem that has erupted around him. The promised arrival of the army, to take control and supply much needed food and water, has yet to transpire. With hunger and thirst, now the driving factors, Brian decides to take his chances on the outside.
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