The Blackout Effect: Rescue Me!

About the Book

The Blackout Effect: Rescue Me! is a gripping story based in a calm coastal town named Turtle Beach, Texas. This Gulf Coast tale of Mother Nature goes wrong is exciting as a California team of first responders are caught off guard during their arrival when savoring warmth and waves. Little do they know that tremors and brownouts are just the beginning of a hellish nightmare.

Centered on an adventurous couple, paramedic ALEX CALLAHAN-ARMSTRONG and firefighter MIKE ARMSTRONG, who are trying to save lives during a mysterious earthquake swarm, thunderstorms, an imminent hurricane—and a mega blackout. Deadly snakes and aggressive gators, a storm surge and chaos invade the once-serene Southern town while 9-1-1 is unavailable.

Throughout the adventure-thriller, readers follow the two first responders and their team rescuing islanders who face chilling challenges in darkness. Madness at stores, pharmacies, and a nursing home, along with beach rescues are what these first responders tackle while saving lives—as well as putting their own lives in extreme danger. If you liked 2012 and Sharknado sci-fi films, you’ll love this suspenseful page-turner to see just how far people will go when the lights go out.

About the Author

PARKER KELLY had previous extensive training with EMS (Emergency Medical Services) classes while attending the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Kelly also attended St. Mary’s University, where she majored in English (Creative Writing). She was employed more than two decades with a major airline, enjoying her fast-paced career training and organizing group travel. As a fearless adventure seeker, her hobbies include ocean kayaking, mountain hiking, and snow skiing, and she competes in jiu-jitsu. Parker drives a 1983 Jeep Honcho. The Texas-based author is a wife, mom, grandmother, sister, and dog parent. Parker lived through Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall along the Texas coast as a Category 4 hurricane. Her website is www.parker-kelly.com. CAL OREY, M.A., is a bestselling author-novelist specializing in topics such as adventure, history, romance, and science. She holds two degrees in English (Creative Writing) from San Francisco State University. Her books include the Healing Powers series, and the Soulmates with Paws trilogy (includes real-life tales that’ll make you cry and your heart pound). She lives in South Lake Tahoe, California, with an Australian shepherd, Skyler, and a dog-loving orange tabby-Bengal cat, Gatsby. Orey experienced the rare South Lake Tahoe blizzard of 2024, has survived a three-day blackout in the Sierra, endured a major earthquake in Northern California, and hitchhiked with a dog to the Gulf Coast. Her website is www.calorey.com.