Blackout Backwoods: An EMP Post Apocalypse Prepper Survival Thriller

by Carter Woods

When the world goes dark, Emily must rescue her son and niece from chaos, flee looters, and survive a brutal new reality. Guided by her father's prepper notes, they reach a hidden bunker, only to face betrayal, loss, and a daring rescue. In the ashes of collapse, they fight to rebuild and hold on to hope.

244 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 20, 2025

Reviews

[Kimberly C. Winslow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall a Decent read.

The story itself kept me interested. A couple of glitches that really stood out - Preston saying he killed but that never happened, the niece having her finger cut off but it never being treated or addressed then a mythical scar on her cheek at the end.
There were times where things seem to get confusing as the story seemed to overlap itself and change. Could use a good edit but has good bones.

[Mike SMITH · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could've been better.

Basic storyline is good. Timing and actions are disjointed. Proofreading and editing would have helped immensely. Work smarter, not harder.

[Marsha Davidson · Rating 1 out of 5]

The worst of all possible worlds, intensified by the writer. For example, batteries (like AA's) would not be affected by an EMP, but he makes a big deal of them not working. Roads and cities fall physically apart in only 2 weeks. Seriously? And there are no good guys except our 3-member family of protagonists. I didn't make it through the book.