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World on Edge #1
World on Edge: World on Edge Series, Book 1
A surprise attack. No technology. No nothing.
A deadly EMP obliterates the nation's power grid.
The survivors must rely on themselves, their courage, and wit, while enduring horrific hardships.
Joe Buck is on a collision course with a life-altering event. He’ll need to rely on his skills to survive the catastrophic EMP about to unfold as he’s working behind the scenes at his blue collar job at the Super Bowl. Breakout country singer and small-town girl Lexi Carter is on the same trajectory. She has just finished singing a well-received rendition of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. It’s 5:23 p.m. and Ethan Crossfield, the lead pilot of the Blue Angels, has NRG Stadium in his sights, packed with thousands of people as he streaks across the sky at mind-numbing speeds, moments before his flyover.
The crowd is raucous.
The performances were meticulously rehearsed, finely tuned down to the second, and should have gone off without a hitch. Except for one surprise an EMP.
During the chaos and the ensuing struggle to survive, society collapses faster than expected, and an unlikely hero emerges, unknowingly stalked by powerful and ruthless people willing to kill at all costs to maintain the secrecy of their diabolical plot.
Find out who is left standing in this fast-paced and thrilling first installment in the World on Edge series.
A deadly EMP obliterates the nation's power grid.
The survivors must rely on themselves, their courage, and wit, while enduring horrific hardships.
Joe Buck is on a collision course with a life-altering event. He’ll need to rely on his skills to survive the catastrophic EMP about to unfold as he’s working behind the scenes at his blue collar job at the Super Bowl. Breakout country singer and small-town girl Lexi Carter is on the same trajectory. She has just finished singing a well-received rendition of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. It’s 5:23 p.m. and Ethan Crossfield, the lead pilot of the Blue Angels, has NRG Stadium in his sights, packed with thousands of people as he streaks across the sky at mind-numbing speeds, moments before his flyover.
The crowd is raucous.
The performances were meticulously rehearsed, finely tuned down to the second, and should have gone off without a hitch. Except for one surprise an EMP.
During the chaos and the ensuing struggle to survive, society collapses faster than expected, and an unlikely hero emerges, unknowingly stalked by powerful and ruthless people willing to kill at all costs to maintain the secrecy of their diabolical plot.
Find out who is left standing in this fast-paced and thrilling first installment in the World on Edge series.
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Published March 15, 2022
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About the author
Chris Pike
28 books59 followersChris Pike grew up in the woodlands of central Texas and along the Texas Gulf Coast, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and dodging hurricanes and tropical storms. Chris has learned that the power of Mother Nature is daunting, from floods to category five hurricanes, to slippery ice or desert conditions. It pays to be prepared.
Currently living in Houston, Texas, Chris is married, has two grown daughters, one dog and unfortunately three overweight, demanding cats.
Chris is an avid supporter of the Second Amendment and has held a Texas concealed carry permit since 1998, with the Glock being the current gun of choice.
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT BOOK 2: Uncertain World is now available! Readers are emailing me telling me they really enjoyed it. To find the book, please search by these words: Chris Pike EMP Survivor Series.
Hi Readers, this is Chris. I'd like to tell you thanks for stopping by and if you have downloaded a copy of Unexpected World or Uncertain World, man I am really grateful! It is because of readers like yourself that makes Indie publishing possible. Seriously. Thanks a million.
And if you have a moment, could you post a review. One or two sentences is all that is needed. I will be forever grateful. Thank you! Y'all are the best!
Currently living in Houston, Texas, Chris is married, has two grown daughters, one dog and unfortunately three overweight, demanding cats.
Chris is an avid supporter of the Second Amendment and has held a Texas concealed carry permit since 1998, with the Glock being the current gun of choice.
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT BOOK 2: Uncertain World is now available! Readers are emailing me telling me they really enjoyed it. To find the book, please search by these words: Chris Pike EMP Survivor Series.
Hi Readers, this is Chris. I'd like to tell you thanks for stopping by and if you have downloaded a copy of Unexpected World or Uncertain World, man I am really grateful! It is because of readers like yourself that makes Indie publishing possible. Seriously. Thanks a million.
And if you have a moment, could you post a review. One or two sentences is all that is needed. I will be forever grateful. Thank you! Y'all are the best!
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March 22, 2021A post-apocalyptic EMP novel.
July 4, 2021
Story told matter-of-factly
The story has promise but it was told almost without emotion detailing and describing. It started out with two characters that I would’ve loved to have followed, but The author kept us at arms length from them as well as the other characters. I have to admit I did not finish the book so maybe he got better after the sixth chapter. But six chapters should be enough to grab your audience by the throat.
The story has promise but it was told almost without emotion detailing and describing. It started out with two characters that I would’ve loved to have followed, but The author kept us at arms length from them as well as the other characters. I have to admit I did not finish the book so maybe he got better after the sixth chapter. But six chapters should be enough to grab your audience by the throat.
March 20, 2022
A normal story with a twist.
An easy read, not a lot of thinking involved. The zoo provides the twist and the ending supplied the surprise. I just can't believe they would stay in one place so long.
An easy read, not a lot of thinking involved. The zoo provides the twist and the ending supplied the surprise. I just can't believe they would stay in one place so long.
September 14, 2022
Great Story, Careless Editing Sloppy Editing
Spoiler Alert….I’ve read Chris Pike before, and this doesn’t seem like her usual work. It was a really good storyline, but the editor really let her down. There were a lot of extra words that should have been deleted (i.e. “Joe walked Joe walked”), misspellings, and incomplete sentences. Some inconsistencies that just don’t align with Chris’s talent for including all the pertinent details were surprising. For example, there were two times the group didn’t take weapons off dead/dying people. Another thing - one character was wearing heels, even injured her ankle. But as they prepared to hike out of there for a long journey on foot, there is no discussion about finding her some other shoes. I don’t believe she was going to hike 40 miles with a sprained ankle in high heels.
This may be trivial, but why would a woman who worked with the zoo and was nearly finished with a degree in veterinary medicine think that an anaconda cannot get in a tree? And why did all of her group leave and go to dinner without her? Maybe that will be addressed in the next book.
Spoiler Alert….I’ve read Chris Pike before, and this doesn’t seem like her usual work. It was a really good storyline, but the editor really let her down. There were a lot of extra words that should have been deleted (i.e. “Joe walked Joe walked”), misspellings, and incomplete sentences. Some inconsistencies that just don’t align with Chris’s talent for including all the pertinent details were surprising. For example, there were two times the group didn’t take weapons off dead/dying people. Another thing - one character was wearing heels, even injured her ankle. But as they prepared to hike out of there for a long journey on foot, there is no discussion about finding her some other shoes. I don’t believe she was going to hike 40 miles with a sprained ankle in high heels.
This may be trivial, but why would a woman who worked with the zoo and was nearly finished with a degree in veterinary medicine think that an anaconda cannot get in a tree? And why did all of her group leave and go to dinner without her? Maybe that will be addressed in the next book.
June 22, 2021
This was a somewhat uneven story. The elements of an EMP and the ensuing calamity are fairly standard. The dialogue was often unrealistic-would anyone really say ""The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. And if our ancestors could endure hardships of travel by foot in all sorts of weather, so can we" and not have the others laugh? There was a lot of explaining too as though the reader wouldn't grasp some concepts and some things kept getting explained several times in case we wouldn't remember. The animal activist was just too whacky to be believable. It was surprising these guys would stay in place for so long rather than try to find some help. Hospitals may be overwhelmed but what about clinics etc? Not sure I will continue since we will have the irritating and all too common element of escaped convicts with a vendetta. On the other hand, I may want to see what happens to Oscar the dog.
May 21, 2021
Interesting story-slow and desperately in need of editing
The story could be good but there are many places where the story repeats itself in a long winded monologue. The old woman yammers incessantly and needs her monologue edited. Tell us she yammers but don’t make me skim through it. At the end of the book two chapters bring brand new characters into the book. Argh. The male characters were terribly chauvinistic and lacked real personality,the women bland and lacking skill. I read the whole book and I just don’t care about any of them enough to read more. I also don’t want to wade through the repetitiveness and the monologues that need editing.
The story could be good but there are many places where the story repeats itself in a long winded monologue. The old woman yammers incessantly and needs her monologue edited. Tell us she yammers but don’t make me skim through it. At the end of the book two chapters bring brand new characters into the book. Argh. The male characters were terribly chauvinistic and lacked real personality,the women bland and lacking skill. I read the whole book and I just don’t care about any of them enough to read more. I also don’t want to wade through the repetitiveness and the monologues that need editing.
April 29, 2021
The story line and characters were very good in this first book but a third of the pages were used up reliving all the events that have already occurred. I’m here, I’m reading the book ... it’s as if the writer is either using up space or doesn’t believe I can remember what I just read. I would imagine the next book will be more of the same and could easily condense two books into one without missing a thing. We’ll see?
August 27, 2021
Love it...
Chris Pike is a fine writer and this book doesn't disappoint. Even though it's another EMP catastrophe, with the usual bad actors, the characters make the story fresh. After an EmP attack devastates the Super Bowl in Houston, A group of survivors come together to make their way home. I'm looking forward to the second book.
Chris Pike is a fine writer and this book doesn't disappoint. Even though it's another EMP catastrophe, with the usual bad actors, the characters make the story fresh. After an EmP attack devastates the Super Bowl in Houston, A group of survivors come together to make their way home. I'm looking forward to the second book.
April 23, 2021
Wow
What a great start to a new series. This book was a fast-paced action-filled thrill ride from start to finish. I love the new characters and can not wait to read book 2. Get the book and leaves your review.
What a great start to a new series. This book was a fast-paced action-filled thrill ride from start to finish. I love the new characters and can not wait to read book 2. Get the book and leaves your review.
May 16, 2021
Great emp story!
I enjoyed this book alot! I really liked the characters and the devopment of their relationships with each other.
The only thing I would change is that I felt the book went back over the stories too much.
I do love Oscar! Ready to start the next one!
I enjoyed this book alot! I really liked the characters and the devopment of their relationships with each other.
The only thing I would change is that I felt the book went back over the stories too much.
I do love Oscar! Ready to start the next one!
July 9, 2021
World on Edge book 1
Great book about a group brought together by an EMP causing all electronic devices to stop working, what the have to do to survive the disaster, looking forward to reading book 2.
Great book about a group brought together by an EMP causing all electronic devices to stop working, what the have to do to survive the disaster, looking forward to reading book 2.
July 26, 2021
Can not wait for the next book!
Good story line with realistic situations! EMP thriller with characters you care about. Families with good characters and bad eggs. Need the rest of the story!
Good story line with realistic situations! EMP thriller with characters you care about. Families with good characters and bad eggs. Need the rest of the story!
August 26, 2021
Good read. Different twist on an old trope
Believable characters. Thought provoking venue. I always love the addition of a Dog. I recommend this author. For a world shaking story, this works.
Believable characters. Thought provoking venue. I always love the addition of a Dog. I recommend this author. For a world shaking story, this works.
December 11, 2021
Needless Slam on Military
Not sure what the point was with talking down on military life. Kind of unusual for this genre. Otherwise it was just hohum. Lots of repeating facts & dialogue.
Not sure what the point was with talking down on military life. Kind of unusual for this genre. Otherwise it was just hohum. Lots of repeating facts & dialogue.
March 2, 2022
Entertaining book
Reading this book was easy liked the fact there was no f-bombs.. Also liked hoe it had several main characters trying to help others.
I will look for more books by Chris Pike
Reading this book was easy liked the fact there was no f-bombs.. Also liked hoe it had several main characters trying to help others.
I will look for more books by Chris Pike
July 8, 2022
Loved
I loved this book by Chris Pike. I also loved the characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of this Chris’ books. I listened to this book on audiobook.
I loved this book by Chris Pike. I also loved the characters. I can’t wait for the next book in this series. I would recommend this book and all of this Chris’ books. I listened to this book on audiobook.
December 5, 2022
I quite enjoyed this book. The story was fast paced and the characters pretty interesting. I found it a bit unbelievable they would spend so long in the stadium personally. I would have left pretty quickly. Otherwise a good premise for a series.
September 20, 2024
Story of courage and bravery
This is a story about courage and bravery of ordinary and extra ordinary people. About hard times when they bring out the best or the worst in society. Definitely, worth reading.
This is a story about courage and bravery of ordinary and extra ordinary people. About hard times when they bring out the best or the worst in society. Definitely, worth reading.
April 10, 2021
EMP Survival
Another Good Book by Chris Pike it will definitely keep your interest! Give it a of you won't be disappointed!
Another Good Book by Chris Pike it will definitely keep your interest! Give it a of you won't be disappointed!
April 10, 2021
World on Edge
World on Edge: A Post Apocalyptic EMP - Electro Magnetic Pulse - Survival Thriller a very good read. Good characters sho are believable.
World on Edge: A Post Apocalyptic EMP - Electro Magnetic Pulse - Survival Thriller a very good read. Good characters sho are believable.
May 3, 2021
GOOD Reading
A good read. I liked the characters, good plot, will read next book when it is available! Quick to read.
A good read. I liked the characters, good plot, will read next book when it is available! Quick to read.
May 5, 2021
Great Start
Hope this is the beginning of a series. Just wonderful characters and story line. Need to know more about granny Debra Sue, and her evil grandson. Recommend.
Hope this is the beginning of a series. Just wonderful characters and story line. Need to know more about granny Debra Sue, and her evil grandson. Recommend.
May 17, 2021
A good read
The story flows well. The characters are inspiring. This book definitely needs a sequel. The ending leaves you expecting to see another in a series.
The story flows well. The characters are inspiring. This book definitely needs a sequel. The ending leaves you expecting to see another in a series.
May 18, 2021
Writing needs work
Although I enjoyed the story and some of the characters, the writing and the flow was off. The timeline didn’t always make sense and there were factual errors,
Although I enjoyed the story and some of the characters, the writing and the flow was off. The timeline didn’t always make sense and there were factual errors,
June 19, 2021
Ok
Just didn't keep me on edge of my seat. Not terrible but not great. Don't care that there may be sequel.
Just didn't keep me on edge of my seat. Not terrible but not great. Don't care that there may be sequel.
August 15, 2021
Plot thickens
The author did a great job building everyone's story and interconnecting them all. Really enjoyed this book and wait for the next book.
The author did a great job building everyone's story and interconnecting them all. Really enjoyed this book and wait for the next book.
March 26, 2022
At her best!
Great story with likable characters. Moves along at a quick easy pace that keeps you reading one more page then just one more till you find yourself at the end lol.
Great story with likable characters. Moves along at a quick easy pace that keeps you reading one more page then just one more till you find yourself at the end lol.
March 18, 2022
A slightly different way of writing about an EMP. I thought the book was great. There were a couple of instances where comments were made and I cringed. Most of the characters were likeable and realistic. I'm ready to start World Of Suspicion.
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