Down the Hole

by Sally Six

This is the story of a large family separated by hundreds of miles as they go about their different lives in the modern world. The father Mike and his wife Ann have tried to prepare their children for changes in life and disasters. They raised their children to know many of the old ways along with good hard work while encouraging education and knowledge. Mike has watched world events through the decades and has seen how things even diplomatically have been going downhill; like a stone rolling downhill faster and faster. Most of the now adult children have seen no reason to use this information learned from their parents. But they didn't realize they are a product of their parents teachings anyway. Now may be the time they will have to dredge this information from their memories as war and destruction have arrived on their respective doorsteps. They all find they are part of a new terrifying world of lawlessness.

432 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Coral Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nuclear bombs and an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) have dropped onto the US. Major cities destroyed and radiation abound. This story focuses on one family separated across the US and their struggle to survive these perilous times. They must also find other like-minded survivors to increase their guard and work force and not be taken out by thugs.

I love this family. Five stories following the different members of one far-flung family. There are all "types" in it like any real family. Some of the children are living with the future in mind. A future that may tale a turn for the worse. Others disregarded what they were taught and life's lessons are quite difficult. In time of peril it is difficult to know who you can trust and remain vigilant to the oncoming attacks of beast and men.