Homestead

This addictive page-turner flips many post-apocalyptic survival tropes on their heads by having the end of the world observed through the eyes of a feisty, stay-at-home 50-something mom. When the power goes out and the cell phones stop working, Rosie is in denial about how serious the situation could be. As it becomes clear the disruption is global—and even more sinister—an intergalactic plot is uncovered, Rosie works to keep her family and neighbors alive while dealing with some earth-shattering revelations.