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Shudderchild
From acclaimed author Warren C. Norwood comes an ambitious and moving novel of the near future—a survival story of astounding insight, compassion and suspense...
Shudderday has come and gone. Its cataclysmic earthquakes have killed millions, devastating the planet physically, culturally and emotionally. Now, West Texan Jeremiah Fronterhouse Cody begins a quest on many levels: to battle invading militant factions, to solve the mystery of his missing wife, and to protect what was once the United States against a threat even larger than the shudder that forever altered the world.
Shudderday has come and gone. Its cataclysmic earthquakes have killed millions, devastating the planet physically, culturally and emotionally. Now, West Texan Jeremiah Fronterhouse Cody begins a quest on many levels: to battle invading militant factions, to solve the mystery of his missing wife, and to protect what was once the United States against a threat even larger than the shudder that forever altered the world.
- GenresScience Fiction
350 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 1987
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About the author
Warren C. Norwood
17 books12 followersMember of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, author of 13 published novels, including 3 series and various individual books. Taught writing at Weatherford College, Texas. See also: http://www.sf-encyclopedia.com/entry/...
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February 26, 2011
Shudderchild by Warren C. Norwood 1987
So I recently found this book while adding a box of old paperbacks to my LibraryThing account. I have read it before but it could have been 20 years ago. Long enough that though the story seemed familiar I had no idea what was going to happen next. Since I have read this book last I have read many other books that fall into that TEOTWAWKI category and must say it was refreshing to read a story of some people in the US after a great destruction, something having to do with plate tectonics and earthquakes, that weren’t eating each other. This is not to say life was easy or everyone got along but cannibalism seems to be the norm in this genre. Another thing that struck me and frankly it may be my mindset was the quest for power by several people most notably the priest. I guess the more things change the more they stay the same.
Lastly I liked Norwood’s use old infrastructure and equipment. It makes sense to me that people would use gas, trucks, roads, and airplanes as long as they would make things easier for them, perhaps with less and less frequency but still as long as they could cobble things together.
So I recently found this book while adding a box of old paperbacks to my LibraryThing account. I have read it before but it could have been 20 years ago. Long enough that though the story seemed familiar I had no idea what was going to happen next. Since I have read this book last I have read many other books that fall into that TEOTWAWKI category and must say it was refreshing to read a story of some people in the US after a great destruction, something having to do with plate tectonics and earthquakes, that weren’t eating each other. This is not to say life was easy or everyone got along but cannibalism seems to be the norm in this genre. Another thing that struck me and frankly it may be my mindset was the quest for power by several people most notably the priest. I guess the more things change the more they stay the same.
Lastly I liked Norwood’s use old infrastructure and equipment. It makes sense to me that people would use gas, trucks, roads, and airplanes as long as they would make things easier for them, perhaps with less and less frequency but still as long as they could cobble things together.
December 3, 2007
Not a bad book - more of a beach book than anything. (It tried to be a wee bit deeper/more serious than I usually prefer from my sci-fi books.)
[Maybe I'm too shallow.]
[Maybe I'm too shallow.]
August 10, 2012
I read this book while living in West Texas, and maybe that's why I love it so much.
January 21, 2016
Normally this writer is a SiFi guy, this is his first book in the action adventure style story. Not a bad read, had some interesting moments. Recommended.
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September 27, 2007not too exciting of a story-line
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