Time Lost: Teenage Survivalist II

by Julie L. Casey

Ben's 13th year was when his family fell apart, but his 14th year is when his whole world, or more precisely, the whole world, collapses. He had thought 13 was his unlucky number, the year that Time turned its back on him, but he was wrong; that year, it was he who had turned his back on Time. The following year, the fury of the sun turns back Time for everyone in the world.On PF (Power Failure) Day, a huge electromagnetic surge from the sun destroys the power grids and civilization as we know it. Living in the middle of downtown Kansas City makes survival nearly impossible. Starvation, dehydration, disease, freezing temperatures, and out-of-control fires imperil the desperate population. After facing unimaginable losses, Ben finds hope for the future when he meets Sara, who has endured her own share of agonizing loss. But when a murderous gang threatens to take away everything Ben has left, they flee to a wilderness area of a large city park where they learn to live off the land for survival.

Genres: Post Apocalyptic

248 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 2014

About the author

Julie Casey lives in a rural area near St. Joseph, Missouri, with her husband, Jonn Casey, a science teacher, and their three youngest sons. After teaching preschool for fifteen years, she has been homeschooling her four sons for ten years. Julie has bachelor of science degrees in education and computer programming and has written five books. She enjoys historical reenacting, wildlife rehabilitation, teaching her children, and writing books that capture the imaginations of young people.

Find out more at julielcasey.com.

Reviews

[Judy Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed Casey's first Survivalist book and was surprised that Time Lost was even more captivating. I had a hard time putting it down, although it is a much darker book than her first one. I found myself very drawn to Ben and my heart broke for him as he faced ordeal after ordeal. Not only is this a great read, it is also timely and thought provoking. We are so dependent on electricity, and it is chilling to think about how we might survive without it. I look forward to Casey's third book in the series.She is an excellent and thought-provoking writer with the gift of drawing her reader into her story.

[Whitney Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story gripped me from the start. I absolutely loved the view of a city in the aftermath of an event that could change the way we live entirely. Loved the personal first point of view from a main character who is relatable and real. A super read.

[Rebecca]

This book is fascinating, a look into what might happen if we lost power on a global scale. I love the research and ingenuity of what it would take to survive. Ben is a great character with depth, too. I think I like this one even better than the first. Well done!

[Cathy Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a follow-up book to "How I became a Teenage Survivalist." This book follows the aftermath of the same power failure as the first book, but this time from the eyes of a city teen instead of a country teen. Now I feel a little better that I might survive here in the "medium-sized city."