Blackout is a gripping thriller set in a scenario where all the electricity grids in Europe collapse due to a hacker attack. Amid the ensuing chaos, Piero Manzano, a former hacker becomes a prime suspect but also the only man capable of tracking down the real culprits. As days turn into weeks, the stakes increase and so does the death toll.
This book is ideal for readers who enjoy thrilling narratives with underlying socio-political commentary. Its exploration of the consequences of a significant tech breakdown on society offers a thought-provoking and cautionary viewpoint, making it a good fit for fans of techno-thrillers, those fascinated by issues relating to technology's impact on society, cybersecurity, and apocalypse-like scenarios.
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A sudden, unexplained blackout engulfs Europe, revealing the continent's deep dependence on electrical power and our vulnerability in the face of technological failures.
A strategic power outage in Europe exposes a cybersecurity breach in the electric system, triggering a cross-continental investigation into the unidentified hackers.
Cyberattacks plunged Europe into darkness, exposing society's reliance on electricity and devastating all sectors, from healthcare to agriculture.
Unravelling a widespread European blackout discloses a formidable coordinated cyber attack on power grids.
Unprecedented power outages and crises across Europe incite fear, expose vulnerability, yet reveal the resilient spirit of humanity.
Radiation leak from a nuclear plant incites pan-European chaos, compelling a desperate scramble for crisis management amid looming tampering threats.
A power outage sparks chaos in Europe, driving individuals into ethical quandaries and revealing the vulnerability of interwoven systems.
Amid a Europe-wide power outage, individuals demonstrate the resilience of the human spirit in crisis, navigating fear, scarcity, military rule, and cyberattacks.
Amidst a technological collapse, human resilience and empathy become the pivotal force driving survival and aid.
Facing food shortage in The Hague paints grim realities, while an unauthorized cyber-intrusion in Brussels unveils terrorist plots, leading to imprisonment amidst criminal company.
Manzano's prison escape in urgency confronts him with a risky choice between unveiling the orchestrators of imminent European crisis or preserving his newfound freedom.
International cybercrime investigation uncovers sophisticated, multi-faceted attack fostering global power blackouts.
Final Summary: "Blackout" by Marc Elsberg is a gripping thriller about a catastrophic collapse of power grids across Europe due to a hacker attack. The plot highlights the chaos that ensues in the wake of the blackout, from widespread freezing to food and water scarcity and soaring death tolls. The book's protagonist, former hacker Piero Manzano, is initially suspected of instigating the crisis but turns out to be the only one able to track down the real culprits. He races against time to restore power before it's too late. The book serves as a startling reminder of our heavy reliance on digital systems and the catastrophic consequences when they fail.
Marc Elsberg is a former creative director in advertising. Known for his debut thriller Blackout, he has a flair for crafting frightfully plausible narratives centred around technological risks and their societal impacts. Despite being a thriller writer, he is often invited by political institutions, organizations, and corporations to give lectures on the themes explored in his work. Marc Elsberg lives in Vienna, Austria.
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