Dr Death (Powerless Earth)
by Paul McMurroughPublish: Nov 10, 2020Series: Powerless EarthScience FictionBook Overview
Dr Death is a novelette from the Powerless Earth series. The story focuses on two characters from book one of the series, Reliance. If you have not already done so, I would recommend that you read Reliance first.George Campbell is nearing the point of collapse, having stood guard throughout the night, his antique shotgun at the ready. Three escaped prisoners, who had attacked his home the day before, now lie dead in his front garden — a deterrent to other unwelcome visitors. With the power still out, and communication all but impossible, George holds out little hope of getting his dying wife the medical assistance she desperately needs.
Doctor Brian Angelo, a model prisoner with a dark past, sits patiently in his unlocked cell. For three days, since the authorities abandoned the prison, he has managed to avoid the mayhem that has erupted around him. The promised arrival of the army, to take control and supply much needed food and water, has yet to transpire. With hunger and thirst, now the driving factors, Brian decides to take his chances on the outside.
