The Prepared Few: An EMP Post Apocalypse Prepper Survival Thriller

by Carter Woods

When a solar flare destroys the power grid, Harper is ready. She’s spent years preparing. But when a naive city newcomer stumbles onto her land, survival means more than food and water. Trust is scarce, and every mistake could be fatal.

271 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 23, 2025

Reviews

[John Kinnison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good steady read

Not a high tension dramatic story, one main characters life and survival lessons that she tried to help others learn about how to survive. She seemed to be more of a loaner but willing to share her knowledge about what works with others early on she "teams up" with a quiet neighbor who at first seams like he was new to mountain life but was sharp and willing to learn and contribute. Over all, I enjoyed this book.

[Pat Haley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wooda creates a story of people starting over without a clue to the future

Great storytelling about humanity and our flaws and strengths. What happens when all everyone has know stops functioning? Where do you go from there? How do you survive? And if you survive what comes next. Great read.

[E. Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

An almost entirely different take

And a good one. Sometimes I felt the prose was a bit too understated, and there was some repetition common to this genre (like ‘practiced precision’) but nonetheless a good read. I liked that no romance developed between the main characters. I feel the conclusion might warrant another book.

[Anita Massey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong woman

Strong woman. Builds a community after the fall. Choice by choice she creates, protects and cares. A very good read.

[Deborah Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solutions

A really great read with a Hermione with purpose showing people a way to survive. Slow and steady with a way to survive.