Power Down

Power Down marks the debut of Dewey Andreas, a former Delta Force officer who finds himself at the center of a coordinated attack on America's energy infrastructure. When a major oil rig off the coast of Colombia is destroyed, Andreas must navigate a web of international terrorism and political intrigue. The plot accelerates as more attacks cripple power stations and energy facilities across the United States, plunging major cities into darkness. Andreas works alongside government officials and intelligence agents to track down those responsible, while racing against time to prevent further destruction. The narrative switches between multiple locations and characters, from the halls of power in Washington D.C. to remote terrorist cells, as the full scope of the threat becomes clear. What begins as an attack on energy resources evolves into something far more sinister. This thriller examines contemporary fears about infrastructure vulnerability and energy dependence, while exploring themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complex relationship between private industry and national security.

Readers consistently highlight the fast-paced action and technical detail of this terrorist thriller. Many note its similarities to Vince Flynn and Brad Thor novels. Readers appreciated: - Realistic military and intelligence operations - Character development of protagonist Dewey Andreas - Multiple plot threads that converge effectively - Research into power grid vulnerabilities - Geopolitical elements that feel authentic Common criticisms: - Too many characters to track initially - Some dialogue feels stiff or unnatural - Several readers found the ending rushed - Violence level too graphic for some Ratings: Goodreads: 4.2/5 (7,800+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (2,100+ ratings) Sample reader comments: "The technical details about infrastructure attacks are frighteningly well-researched" - Amazon reviewer "Takes 50-75 pages to get oriented with all the characters but worth pushing through" - Goodreads review "More complex than typical action thrillers but pays off" - Barnes & Noble review

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🔹 Author Ben Coes worked as a speechwriter for the White House under President George H.W. Bush and served as campaign manager for Mitt Romney's successful run for Massachusetts governor. 🔹 "Power Down" is Ben Coes' debut novel, launching the popular Dewey Andreas series which now spans nine books and has sold over a million copies worldwide. 🔹 The book's plot about attacks on energy infrastructure was inspired by real-world vulnerabilities in America's power grid, documented in various homeland security reports. 🔹 The main character, Dewey Andreas, is partially based on several former Special Forces operators Coes interviewed while researching the book. 🔹 The oil rig attack scene in the book draws from the actual 1988 Piper Alpha disaster, still considered the worst offshore oil platform accident in history.