Overload: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Overload by Arthur Hailey — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

In the middle of a sweltering July heat wave that has no end in sight, California’s Golden State Power and Light is on overload. An emergency brownout is already in effect. Then, GSP&L’s newest and largest generator explodes. With four people dead and a widespread loss of power, a fringe group takes responsibility. But for GSP&L vice president Nim Goldman and his family; his adversary, investigative reporter Nancy Molineaux; detective Harry London; and beautiful quadriplegic Karen Sloan, whose every breath depends on electric power, the terror is just beginning . . .
Quick facts about Overload
- Title: Overload
- Author: Arthur Hailey
- First published: 1979
- Genre: arthur hailey, 1st published in 1979, adult
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2475094W
Where to read Overload
Overload by Arthur Hailey is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Overload about?
In the middle of a sweltering July heat wave that has no end in sight, California’s Golden State Power and Light is on overload.
Who wrote Overload?
Overload was written by Arthur Hailey.
When was Overload published?
Overload was first published in 1979.



