Fuel (Best Laid Plans)

Fuel by Nathan Jones is an independently published work released on January 10, 2020. This 437-page book is written in English and explores a dystopian scenario where the nation suddenly runs out of gas, leading to a societal collapse. The story follows Trevor Smith, who believes he is prepared for disaster while focusing on his college degree, and his cousin Lewis Halsson, who has built a shelter and lives off the grid in Central Utah. As they navigate the challenges of this fuel crisis, they must confront the reality of their preparations and the impact on their lives.

Readers will find a narrative that delves into survival and the varying degrees of readiness among friends facing an unprecedented crisis. Trevor’s and Lewis’s contrasting approaches to preparedness highlight the complexities of survival in a post-apocalyptic setting. Meanwhile, their friend Matthew Larson, unaware of the impending challenges, must rely on his community to endure the fallout of the fuel shortage. The book presents themes of resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity, set against a backdrop of science fiction and fantasy elements.