The Last Farm House: A Small Town Post Apocalypse EMP Thriller

by Colton Lively

In a flash, the United States of America is sent back to the Stone Age.

In a blackout-plunged New York City, Kimberly, her brother Collin, and friends Becky and Mike race to their family's Kentucky homestead. Facing a collapsed society marked by chaos and violence, their journey tests their endurance against ruthless dangers. At the farm, with no power or communications, she must rescue her friends from the chaos engulfing the nation.

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2024

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book could sure use an editor. Not a bad story concept, but so repetitive and over written. Came as a trilogy but I struggled to finish the first book. It was a freebie so shouldn’t complain too much. Could be edited and rereleased as a worthwhile read.

[Becky Wells · Rating 2 out of 5]

Two and a Half Stars

This is frustrating because the story itself is a great idea: a brother and sister living in New York City when the apocalyptic EMP strikes must make their way back to the family farm in Kentucky. New York is a war zone and the route to the farm is an unknown. Survival. Loss of technology. Breakdown of civilization. Values. Family and loved ones. It's all in there. It's just not a well told story. The characters are inconsistent and poorly defined. The story is unrealistically timed. The flow of the story and of the character development are choppy and incongruent. It feels like writer, Colton Lively had a checklist of things required for a post apocalyptic EMP novel and he was just rushing to check them all off. I liked the story that Lively told in The Last Farmhouse enough that I read the whole thing. That's something. But the flow of the story and the character development are cringy enough that I skipped major portions.

[James Sweikert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of action

All the books in this bundle left me feeling like I should add to my small stockpile of food. In our current political situation, it seems more than likely that the shit will hit the fan now rather than later. God help us all!

[patricia sendelbach · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clear perspective of a massive EMP bomb.

[Teresa Hays · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pretty good

Loved all of the books except for the second one. Didn't like the character's or story. I gave it 5 stars anyways.

[gloria marquardt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written and interesting stories.

I enjoyed all the stories immensely. They held my interest but most of all my attention. I would highly recommend it

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Growing up on her parents farm, Kimberly learned how to survive by prepping for the worse. Living in NYC a disaster happens that left everyone in the dark when the power went out. Looting, and chaos was happening. Kimberly knew she had to get her brother and her roommate, Becca and her brother to safety. Kimberley decided that the small group would walk 600 miles to her parents homestead in KY. Their trek wasn’t easy but they did make it to the family homestead. How will they protect themselves and the rss they have from those that wish them harm, during these uncertain times.

[Sophie Beth Pettigrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Last Farm House: A Small Town Post Apocalypse EMP Thriller

The book is repetitive, fairy tale like in that the heroes all survive, that EMP doesnt prevent planes from flying again quickly, somewhat disjointed. The farm house on the book's cover appears to be much larger than the farm house described in the book. Did I say repetitive?
I hope Colton Lively's other books are better.

[Patty · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought the timeline was off walking from NYC to rural Kentucky, 500 to 600 miles in a hot minute didn't ring true. This EMP and the aftermath of getting home to KY just seemed so simple for these sibling pairs, who didn't even have guns...wait, what?? The setting and timeline of a book are important to me and it just rang false, and very unrealistic in my opinion.

[Erin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very poorly written. Good idea but it needs more work. The travel time from NYC to the country with no supplies would mean they did 85 miles per day which is beyond what seasons thru hikers can do. I was constantly annoyed by how the brother kept having to be convinced that something was very wrong even though it was very clear, all around him. Things were repeated many times.

[Lori Mathis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Repeating, repeating

I really like CL's books, but in this one I was constantly wondering "How many ways is Kimberly going to say the same thing?" I'm sure it was to "bulk up" the word count, but it was very annoying.
I will still read the next book, but I hope CL will write the next one with a "less.is more" mindset. Please do not insult us by repeating every "thought".

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Survival

Good characters, an EMP , and working to survive, but the plots are different, the people have different experiences. Feel you will enjoy a different outlook in a time of trouble.

[Laura Lamar · Rating 1 out of 5]

not very well thought out or written

wish I could have edited and proofread this book before it was released. painful, repetitive, and almost unreadable. sloppy plot and character development.

[BLOOPY! · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fair story amongst the repetitive nature. Author frequently established a point and then belabored point in a slightly different way. Sometimes in same paragraph. It slowed the enjoyment of reading.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was good. However there was a lot of repetition in the book.

[Joyce Ringer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed this read

I really enjoyed the plot and the storyline. However there are inconsistent time lines and a few typos. Still a fun read

[Karlene Gould · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last farm house

Very interesting and enjoyable book. Quickly and easy read and somewhat of a thriller. Give it try and state your opinion.

[Angel Duke]

Great read

I enjoyed this book. It's not that hard to believe it could actually come true with all the chaos in the world.

[Reader]

This book is horribly written. It goes on and on for one thought. Very little story. I can not recommend.

[Patricia Borders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Well written showing good does win out. FAMILY STICKING TOGETHER, for the benefit of all, good wins over all everytime

[susan donohue · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not really my type. Author needs a editor/proofreader. Maybe later books will be better written.

[Ashley Cestra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story was juvenile. I love post apoc stories. And I was intrigued by this one. It just read too easy. The ending was predictable and nothing bad really happened. Meh