Blackout by J Luke Bennecke Blog Tour Book Review

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October 16, 2026 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: A Jake Bendel Thriller THE LIES SHINE BRIGHTEST WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT.

When the President of the United States is killed in a coordinated drone strike, the nation spirals into chaos.

Behind the attack stands a brilliant and ruthless leader of a shadowy global cabal known only as New3—a group convinced the age of American dominance is already over.

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October 16, 2026 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: A Jake Bendel Thriller THE LIES SHINE BRIGHTEST WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT. When the President of the United States is killed in a coordinated drone strike, the nation spirals into chaos. Behind the attack stands a brilliant and ruthless leader of a shadowy global cabal known only as New3—a group convinced the age of American dominance is already over.

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As blackouts spread and order begins to fracture, Jake teams up with FBI agent Kristi Konnors to follow a trail of digital clues—only to uncover a conspiracy far bigger than a cyberattack.
Finally, plunge the United States into darkness long enough for rival superpowers to make their move.
As one of the architects of America's AI-driven energy grid, he helped design the very system now being turned against the country.

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Civil engineer Jake Bendel never expected to be part of that war. One that could hand America's collapse to China and Russia.

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