This is the second of three books written by John Matherson, the first being "one Second after". Where as the first book brings you the horrific events that unfold after a EMP is detonated over America, this book brings you the painful lives that the survivors endure with no real government in place.
the events going on in the world at this writing, mostly the threat of nuclear war with North Korea, you almost wonder if Mathersons books are a prophecy.
Most of America, especially most preppers, have never taken into account the results of an EMP and how our daily lives would change. This book is very well written and breaks down the days by chapter. You honestly do not want to put the book down as the chapters are written on which day it is after the EMP. No one really gives thought to how a nation runs when that the government can not communicate with the people, and the fact that the people do not even know if an actual government still exist. John writes about this so well, that your mind goes to work as it's really happening now.
Its uncanny how well it's worded that you would think he was writing about an event that has actually happened. What I really love is that this book's events happen in a small town in North Carolina. The people he writes about seem genuine and truly as if they are your own neighbors. You feel a sense of loss when a character dies, as John has made you feel like you know them since most of them were also in the first book. You see how people change as tough times come upon them and you watch as they develop into new (changed) persons, some for the better, others not so much. You will be frightened to think that this could happen in the near future and it would make you think, would you still be alive by day 366, one year after.
If you have ever thought about being a prepper, these books are almost a true life training manual telling you what to expect and what you should have done. Do your self a favor and have his next book, "The Final Day" ready to read when you complete this second novel. These books are so well written, so suspenseful, so, gripping, so real, and so articulate, you can't read just the first and second book and stop. These are the best books I have ever read, and they really open your eyes on what possibly happen in our life time. Get ready to face the future if we are attacked, and it's not pretty. Learn here and prepare.
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Great Read!
My dad told me about the first book several years ago and it sounded interesting, but a little too "out there" for me, at the time. Then last year i read a couple articles in one of his tactical magazines that were about an EMP attack, and my interest was peeked. I ordered the first book and read it in 3 days. I bought the second one and before i couldn't finish it my dad surprised me with the third book. I read all 3 books in like a month,and i plan to read them again once my mom finishes reading them. They are edge of your seat, I MUST know what's gonna come next type of books. The story is very well told and it makes you feel like the characters are part of your own family. Its also extremely informative on just how it would be if we were hit by an EMP attack. I call it my "survival guide", bc it really opened my eyes to to how drastically different life would be in such a scenario. I think it's a serious possibility that something so awful and devastating could happen but even if you don't think like that, you will still easily become immersed in the storyline.
Top reviews from other countries
Puggers
One of a great trilogy of books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2019
Hbsc Xris
Excellente triologie sur les conséquences d'une EMP
Reviewed in France on March 13, 2017
Manolo Macchetta
Better than expected, (almost) as good as the first one
Reviewed in Italy on November 7, 2016
