Blackout: Tomorrow Will Be Too Late - Marc Elsberg (Book)

Title: Blackout: Tomorrow Will Be Too Late

Author: Marc Elsberg

Publisher: Black Swan (English edition)

Date Published: 2012 (German original), 2017 (English translation)

Category: Fiction / Thriller / Techno-Thriller

Blackout is a gripping techno-thriller that explores the catastrophic consequences of a coordinated cyberattack on Europe’s power grid. The story follows Piero Manzano, a former Italian hacker, who becomes a prime suspect while attempting to uncover the truth behind the blackout. As society descends into chaos—without electricity, fuel, or communication—Manzano races against time to identify the perpetrators and prevent further disaster.

Praised for its meticulous research and realistic portrayal of infrastructure vulnerabilities, the novel has been translated into over 15 languages and sold more than a million copies worldwide. It was awarded the “Wissensbuch des Jahres” (Science Book of the Year) in 2012 in the entertainment category.

A television adaptation premiered in 2021, starring Moritz Bleibtreu, further cementing the novel’s impact and relevance in discussions about cybersecurity and societal resilience.