A computer hacker, recruited by a shadowy figure, has executed the largest disaster to hit California-completely shutting down the state's vulnerable electrical system. With the outage comes chaos, as record heat waves and the dark of the night create a city by city panic.

Kris Furillo finished serving time at a juvenile detention center for grand theft auto and resisting arrest. Now she hopes to save Raintree Ranch from devastating financial news. The rivalry between Raintree and Davis Farms intensifies as they fight to save themselves. Cruel betrayal leads Kris to reconsider her romantic relationship with Junior. Meanwhile, Matt steps in and lend his support, leaving Kris torn again.

The spy killer: a one-time secret agent is blackmailed by his former boss back into a life he thought he left for good. The sweeper: An aggressive cop with a history of killing perpetrators attracts the attention of an underground crime management organization. A father's revenge: Paul Hobart's stewardess daughter is held hostage by terrorists so, tired of waiting for answers, he joins a team of mercenaries to get her back. One down two to go:...