After The Long Tomorrow
Dies the Fire by S. M. Stirling
If The Long Tomorrow hooked you with its post-nuclear rebellion against gadgets and the thrilling chase for hidden tech, Dies the Fire amps up that Luddite fantasy with a sudden blackout plunging society into medieval survival mode. Picture rugged anti-heroes grappling with moral ambiguity and base instincts in tech-free enclaves, mirroring Brackett's cynical jabs at progress. It's the perfect follow-up for fans craving philosophical tension wrapped in dark, unapologetic adventure.