Dies the Fire

*Dies the Fire* is a science fiction novel by S.M. Stirling set in a world where all technological electricity-based systems suddenly stop working due to a mysterious event called the Change. As modern society collapses, people adapt by reverting to pre-industrial ways of living. The story centers on communities that struggle for survival, forming alliances and facing threats from those seeking to exploit the chaos. The novel explores themes of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring human spirit as characters navigate a world without electricity, relying on skills from the past to forge a new future.