Set in 2027, 15 years after all electrical power is suddenly shut off (called "The Blackout"), the world has fallen into a post-apocalyptic state. Different nations have risen to power and warlords ...

The publication of Puchner’s second novel, “Dream State” coincided with broadcast legend Oprah Winfrey’s announcement that she had selected his 448-page family saga as her next Book Club selection — ...