OUTAGE
by Mike Trigg
September 28 – November 6, 2026 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
For fans of Laura Dave’s The Last Thing He Told Me and William R. Forstchen’s One Second After comes a riveting thriller about an internet blackout that leads one woman into a web of lies and conspiracies and her pursuit for answers.
Rachel Farrell is working from home in suburban Virginia when the internet goes out. Juggling clients, two restless teenagers, and dinner logistics with her husband, Caleb, a DC lobbyist, she assumes it’s just a routine inconvenience.
Then she finds his note, warning they are in danger and not to trust anyone.
When FBI agents show up looking for Caleb, Rachel realizes something far more sinister is underway: a nationwide internet and phone outage, and Caleb’s biggest client―a powerful Chinese semiconductor company―is at the center of suspicion.
As the night wears on with no word from Caleb, Rachel’s unease shifts into something darker. The man she has been married to for two decades may not be who she thought he was. Fearing for their safety, Rachel and her children embark on a harrowing cross-country journey to find Caleb and hear his explanation. But the more she learns, the more she suspects he may be in on the plot.
Following the clues to a remote compound in South Dakota, Rachel begins to piece together the truth about her husband, his business dealings, and a conspiracy that reaches far beyond anything she ever imagined.
In the end, Rachel has no choice but to uncover the real culprit behind the outage before it costs her everything.
Praise for Outage:
“Outage is a ripping good ride. With a crisp plot and insightful critique of our dependence on fragile technology, Trigg forces us to ask who can we really trust and delivers a thriller that seems ripped from the headlines. The stakes couldn’t be higher.”
~ James L’Etoile, Award-wining author of Illusion of Truth and the Detective Nathan Parker series
“OUTAGE is a compelling, ripped-from-the-headlines thriller about our worst national security nightmare – a devastating cyberattack that wipes out the internet, mobile phone service and all the crucial technology we rely on so much today. Mike Trigg masterfully tells the story of a woman who must go to extraordinary lengths to save her family while the rest of the world around her is falling apart. This is a book that will keep you racing through the pages until the shocking ending. And hoping afterward that none of it could ever really come true!”
~ R.G. Belsky, author of The Vanishers and the award-winning Clare Carlson series
“What if the technology we depend on every day is intentionally corrupted – Outage is a chilling thriller with nonstop suspense and action that pulls you in from the first page.”
~ Deven Greene, author of the Erica Rosen MD Trilogy
“A paranoid delight! From the first page, an atmosphere of dread hangs over the book, pulling the reader into its tense, fast-moving plot. Wonderful characterizations will keep thriller enthusiasts invested in the story. Perfect for fans of Patricia Highsmith.”
~ R.J. Koreto, author of the award-winning “Historic Homes” mystery series
“Frighteningly plausible. Riveting.”
~ Eleanor Kuhns, Award Winning author of the Will Rees Mystery Series
“Outage is a terrifying look at society and our dependence on technology.”
~ Westley Smith, Bestselling Author
“Nothing is scarier than a domestic suspense thriller, and Outage delivers without letting up. With no phones, no internet, a sudden, gouging, cash economy and a family on the run, what could possibly go wrong? Mike Trigg will keep you on the edge of your seat as you, Rachel, and her children race to figure who to trust and who has reduced the country to its knees.”
~ Jenny Dandy, author of the Houses of Crime Mystery series
Book Details:
Genre: Domestic Suspense; Psychological Thriller
Published by: Montague Books
Publication Date: October 20, 2026
Number of Pages: 344, Pbk
ISBN: 9781646049684 (ISBN10: 1646049683)
Book Links: Amazon | Kindle | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads
Author Bio:
A veteran of Silicon Valley, Mike Trigg writes contemporary thrillers that explore technology’s impact on modern life. Outage is his third novel. His first, Bit Flip, was lauded as a “twisty, acerbic corporate thriller” by the San Francisco Chronicle. His second, Burner, was praised as “a cautionary tale for the digital age” by IndieReader. His work has been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, Kirkus, and Literary Hub. Born in Kentucky and raised in Wisconsin, Trigg earned a BA from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Catch Up With Mike Trigg:
MikeTrigg.com
Amazon Author Profile
Goodreads – @mike_trigg
BookBub – @mtrigg254
Instagram – @mike_trigg254
Threads – @mike_trigg254
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Facebook – @MikeTriggAuthor
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Tour Host Info:
Book Formats: ePub, Print
Hosting Options: Review, Interview, Guest Post, Showcase
Giveaway: There will be a tour-wide PICT Giveaway
More: According to the author OUTAGE is considered to be R-level content or less. Readers may still encounter potentially sensitive material. If you have specific trigger or content concerns, please contact Partners in Crime Tours directly for more detailed information.
