Rule of Three, The

When an electrical outage turns into a world-wide catastrophe when all computer devices crash, sixteen-year-old Adam Daley, with the help of his elderly neighbour Herb, attempt to create a safe haven in their neighborhood as chaos and lawlessness ensue. Adam quickly learns that in times of crisis the greatest assets are the people around you and your ability to think outside of the box. This face-paced story with numerous twists is suitable as a class, literature circle, or independent novel for grades 8-10. The first book in a trilogy by Canadian author Eric Walters.