Reign of Darkness

Without warning, the lights go out.

Cars grind to a halt, and phones stop working.

In the aftermath of a catastrophic EMP attack, sixteen-year-old Serenity Jones finds herself thrust from the hardships of homelessness into a harrowing struggle for survival in a world plunged into darkness and chaos. Serenity is a fierce and resilient young woman tempered by a life that has demanded nothing less. Serenity bears the weight of experiences that have conditioned her to be suspicious, calculating, and somewhat ruthless when circumstances require. But nothing could have prepared her for the trials she now faces: a society stripped of technology and rapidly succumbing to desperation and lawlessness. Along the way, her path crosses with individuals who challenge her perception of humanity, showcasing both its cruelty and kindness in equal measure.

Meanwhile, her estranged father, Rusty, grapples with a torrent of guilt and regrets as he makes a daring escape from prison. Bound by an urgent mission, he must navigate a landscape altered beyond recognition, fraught with dangers at every turn. His driving force is a powerful, albeit newly awakened, paternal instinct to protect his vulnerable daughter from the escalating violence and an impending confrontation with his formidable nemesis, a shadow from his criminal past who sees the chaos as an opportunity to settle old scores. Haunted by his failures, Rusty sees this chaotic world as a chance for salvation, a chance to prove his worth, not just to himself but to the daughter he left behind.

The clock is ticking.

In this high-stakes race against time, Serenity must escape a city that seems intent on devouring its own.

Endure the Dark is the first book in bestselling author TL Payne's fast-paced Reign of Darkness series.