Fifty Falling Stars

by Wesley Higginbotham

When Iran launches attacks on Israel and cuts off the oil supply flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, they push the already fragile world economy over the looming financial cliff. The latest round of European debt deals falls through and drags the American economy down with them. Follow the saga of three families as they struggle to cope with the collapse of American society, survive the perils of food shortages, medical shortages, and violent mobs of panicked people as they try to survive, find their way to a new home, and rebuild their lives

463 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 24, 2012

Reviews

[mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fifty Falling Stars

This was written almost a decade ago, this being 2022. It feels as though it is something that could happen tomorrow.
The story is well written, good characters.
In the foreword, the author said he scared himself as he was writing the book. Well, he certainly scared me! I don't know what to do about it but it will stay with me for quite a while.
There are some errors; spelling and word usage. That bothers me but I kept on reading.

[Peter Bolasna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Get ready for a great ride. This story is very well written and I had trouble putting it down. The characters work and the writing keeps you involved.

[Rbjumbob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really excellent treatment of reality the end of the world as we know it. By following two families and their experiences made for a very good Portrayal of how things would be at the end of the world. Or at least the world we know what electricity and the modern conveniences. I think the author is correct in his estimation with the psychology of mass disaster by large numbers of the population. I really couldn't find fault with any part of this book. I thought it was a very realistic portrayal of how things could be. It is interesting to consider whether small families can survive under these circumstances versus joining a fortified community for mutual protection. The release of quite evil humans back into society was a very good take on one possibility. I recommend this book as one of the best end of the world as we know it accounts.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very real, very possible SHTF book. I really enjoyed this, and I have read many of this Genre. Kinda comparable to One Second After ( my all time fave EOTWAWKI), for the reality and the fighting/preparing. Lots of great info, and useful skills. Great story and characters. Sad to see the end come, I will be thinking of them for a while. Hope they are doing ok. ;)