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EMP The Day the World Went Quiet: An EMP Post Apocalypse Prepper Survival Thriller
Molly’s first day back at school.
Madison’s first time letting go.
Then the lights went out… and America died.
Now highways are graveyards. Cities burn. And a mother must cross hell itself to reach her daughter before it’s too late. In a world of EMP survival and post-apocalyptic struggle, hope is the fuel that keeps her alive.
Madison’s first time letting go.
Then the lights went out… and America died.
Now highways are graveyards. Cities burn. And a mother must cross hell itself to reach her daughter before it’s too late. In a world of EMP survival and post-apocalyptic struggle, hope is the fuel that keeps her alive.
593 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 5, 2026
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January 13, 2026
More of a hunt
There was an EMP attack, then entire book was about finding a daughter and a Vet who was getting Alzheimer's. Didn't really enjoy, I skimmed through.. Disappointed
There was an EMP attack, then entire book was about finding a daughter and a Vet who was getting Alzheimer's. Didn't really enjoy, I skimmed through.. Disappointed
May 18, 2026
The Day the World Went Quiet
This post apocalyptic story was pretty good. The characters and storylines were immensely entertaining. The action was top notch.
There was a big aspect of the storyline of Rick that I’ve not seen in any other post apocalyptic stories.
There was a bit too much tedium with the emotional roller coaster of emotions from the mother. I get it, she was frantic but too many paragraphs were filled with the same description over and over.
That was tiresome and I skipped over quite a lot when the emotional description was rehashed again and again.
There was little explanation on how the mother learned how to handle herself in a crisis, ie use of a gun, avoiding crowds, accessing danger levels, and having a bug out bag.
The storyline of the daughter was emotional and tension filled.
There were some discrepancies towards the end of the story that didn’t add up for the health and injuries of the mother as well as the daughter.
Overall, in many ways, the book had a great new spin on surviving the 1st few days of an EMP disaster and that the love of a mother for her child is unbreakable even through so many challenges, twists and turns of being apart and reuniting again.
This post apocalyptic story was pretty good. The characters and storylines were immensely entertaining. The action was top notch.
There was a big aspect of the storyline of Rick that I’ve not seen in any other post apocalyptic stories.
There was a bit too much tedium with the emotional roller coaster of emotions from the mother. I get it, she was frantic but too many paragraphs were filled with the same description over and over.
That was tiresome and I skipped over quite a lot when the emotional description was rehashed again and again.
There was little explanation on how the mother learned how to handle herself in a crisis, ie use of a gun, avoiding crowds, accessing danger levels, and having a bug out bag.
The storyline of the daughter was emotional and tension filled.
There were some discrepancies towards the end of the story that didn’t add up for the health and injuries of the mother as well as the daughter.
Overall, in many ways, the book had a great new spin on surviving the 1st few days of an EMP disaster and that the love of a mother for her child is unbreakable even through so many challenges, twists and turns of being apart and reuniting again.
January 26, 2026
Enjoyed Story Line
Story line kept me interested but frustrated with inconsistencies. There were a lot of them along the way. A lot of contradictions. Like first the school was 10 miles away. Then it was 3 miles. First there were 4 caskets and then 5. There was smoke at one of the cabins but then it was deserted, Madison was going to walk to the next cabin then got on her horse, they had to ride the horses through rough terrain but there were roads to the cabins, etc. I am a detail person so the inconsistencies did bother me. But the weren’t any spelling errors like a lot of the books have so a positive. Also a lot of repetition with Madison continually saying she was going to go through hell to find her daughter every other paragraph it seemed.
Story line kept me interested but frustrated with inconsistencies. There were a lot of them along the way. A lot of contradictions. Like first the school was 10 miles away. Then it was 3 miles. First there were 4 caskets and then 5. There was smoke at one of the cabins but then it was deserted, Madison was going to walk to the next cabin then got on her horse, they had to ride the horses through rough terrain but there were roads to the cabins, etc. I am a detail person so the inconsistencies did bother me. But the weren’t any spelling errors like a lot of the books have so a positive. Also a lot of repetition with Madison continually saying she was going to go through hell to find her daughter every other paragraph it seemed.
March 19, 2026
I'm not a prepper although I believe the apocalypse could happen at any time. I don't much worry about it. I just read this book because it was cheap and curiosity. Was it a waste of money? Well no, although there were some times I felt the author took the reader a bit to far and just over the edge. The build up of events seemed to stretch and expand and crumble repetitively. I began to know and expect the outcome of each thread that evolved like clockwork. Nevertheless, I did learn about the absolute evolution of societal disintegration, scary to be sure. It kept my attention with the above caveats. I tend to shy away from novels for these reasons, but it was fairly believable to its credit. I don't think I'll read another for a long time.
February 5, 2026
A "gotta read"" story
This book scared the crap out of me!! I know it was fiction but I was gripping my kindle so hard, it sure didn't feel like ficfion!
Remarkable description of the terror of an EMP! I felt transported to a he'll on earth. The fires, the killing and the human society that becomes a "me" attitude! The starvation and the hopes of mankind spiraling in to total madness!
Don't read this alone, without tissues or just before bed! I kid you not, this packs a punch that you'll never forget!!!!!
This book scared the crap out of me!! I know it was fiction but I was gripping my kindle so hard, it sure didn't feel like ficfion!
Remarkable description of the terror of an EMP! I felt transported to a he'll on earth. The fires, the killing and the human society that becomes a "me" attitude! The starvation and the hopes of mankind spiraling in to total madness!
Don't read this alone, without tissues or just before bed! I kid you not, this packs a punch that you'll never forget!!!!!
February 27, 2026
Fantastic
I absolutely loved this book. The pace was so quick, creative, and cleverly worded. The focus on human connections made this book enthralling. I now want to read all of William Stone’s books! His style reminds me of Jaqueline Druga and Darcy Coates. I am so glad this author was recommended to me on Kindle. I cannot wait to get lost in another fast paced story, with magnificent reminders of what matters most.
I absolutely loved this book. The pace was so quick, creative, and cleverly worded. The focus on human connections made this book enthralling. I now want to read all of William Stone’s books! His style reminds me of Jaqueline Druga and Darcy Coates. I am so glad this author was recommended to me on Kindle. I cannot wait to get lost in another fast paced story, with magnificent reminders of what matters most.
January 22, 2026
The Silence That Changed Everything
A quiet, thought-provoking novel about a sudden global loss of communication and the emotional fallout that follows. Instead of action or explanations, the story focuses on isolation, uncertainty, and how deeply people rely on constant connection.
A quiet, thought-provoking novel about a sudden global loss of communication and the emotional fallout that follows. Instead of action or explanations, the story focuses on isolation, uncertainty, and how deeply people rely on constant connection.
January 28, 2026
Wow!
This book is one of those very special ones that grabs you at the first page and continues to the last period! Guarantee to make you cry, hope, get mad, get scared, feel hope! Grab this book, A cup of hot chocolate and be prepared to read and read and read. You won't want to put it down! Enjoy!
This book is one of those very special ones that grabs you at the first page and continues to the last period! Guarantee to make you cry, hope, get mad, get scared, feel hope! Grab this book, A cup of hot chocolate and be prepared to read and read and read. You won't want to put it down! Enjoy!
April 10, 2026
Very Disappointed!
This is my problem and NOT the author of the book!
Got through about 20% of the book and put it down. By any name….same old/same old. If you have read many of these Armageddon books they tend to all be the same. There are only so many ways you can tell the story of the coming EMP.
William Stone is a good author! But this one just didn’t click.
This is my problem and NOT the author of the book!
Got through about 20% of the book and put it down. By any name….same old/same old. If you have read many of these Armageddon books they tend to all be the same. There are only so many ways you can tell the story of the coming EMP.
William Stone is a good author! But this one just didn’t click.
January 15, 2026
Emotional
This book was extremely emotional And looked back and forth throughout the book It was hard for me to read this I had to skip chapters it's not Written bad it was written good but just something that wasn't my style and I love Pepper survival thrillers
This book was extremely emotional And looked back and forth throughout the book It was hard for me to read this I had to skip chapters it's not Written bad it was written good but just something that wasn't my style and I love Pepper survival thrillers
January 22, 2026
A heart wrenching story of bravery and grit.
This is an amazing story of the power of a mothers love and determination. Then you add in the courage and bravery of a small child and a teenager--you can't put it down!
This is an amazing story of the power of a mothers love and determination. Then you add in the courage and bravery of a small child and a teenager--you can't put it down!
January 24, 2026
A child is lost. A mother must find her in a world destroyed.
I enjoyed the premise of this book. It needed more action to avoid being repetitive. It contained numerous discrepancies that an editor or first reader would have brought attention to. I remained committed to the end.
I enjoyed the premise of this book. It needed more action to avoid being repetitive. It contained numerous discrepancies that an editor or first reader would have brought attention to. I remained committed to the end.
February 19, 2026
Excellent read
Gripping, kept me stuck to the book. Another good end of the world tale. Madison could have spiraled less. Every step made her lose it. That part was a bit annoying. Still a good book.
Gripping, kept me stuck to the book. Another good end of the world tale. Madison could have spiraled less. Every step made her lose it. That part was a bit annoying. Still a good book.
February 22, 2026
Quest
Madison had lost everyone except her daughter Molly. Then the EMP struck and Molly was gone. The quest to find her and a new friend, Rick, h Yelp the search. Mr. Stone wrote a look about the lengths a mother will go to find her daughter.
Madison had lost everyone except her daughter Molly. Then the EMP struck and Molly was gone. The quest to find her and a new friend, Rick, h Yelp the search. Mr. Stone wrote a look about the lengths a mother will go to find her daughter.
February 24, 2026
It was "ok". The story was fine, but that was it. Nothing riveting that kept you turning the pages. Its one of those books were you read better and you read worse. If your looking for a stand alone book about finding your loved one in the EMP dilemma this is the book for you. It has a HEA.
March 26, 2026
Fantastic read!!!!
I loved this story and didn't want it to end. It is a fresh story line in the apocalypse genre. The writing was superb and I can't say enough good things about it!
I loved this story and didn't want it to end. It is a fresh story line in the apocalypse genre. The writing was superb and I can't say enough good things about it!
April 17, 2026
Editing?
I generally love William Stone’s books and this one was okay. It is in need of editing, I had to keep going back and reread due to many inconsistencies. Also, Stone seemed to “ramble” on in parts of the book.
I generally love William Stone’s books and this one was okay. It is in need of editing, I had to keep going back and reread due to many inconsistencies. Also, Stone seemed to “ramble” on in parts of the book.
January 21, 2026
I had to speed read through a lot of it. Did enjoy the parts that were pertinent to the actual story.
January 24, 2026
The world went quiet
The story was very good. I could visualize many of the things the characters faced. It felt plausible that this story could happen.
The story was very good. I could visualize many of the things the characters faced. It felt plausible that this story could happen.
January 26, 2026
I loved this book!
I didn’t want to put it down!
Liked that the chapters were so short!
Highly recommend!!
I didn’t want to put it down!
Liked that the chapters were so short!
Highly recommend!!
February 4, 2026
good read but.
This book had so much going on that at some points the long winded explanations detracted from the story. I got bored reading the background stuff.
This book had so much going on that at some points the long winded explanations detracted from the story. I got bored reading the background stuff.
February 9, 2026
good story line
Good story, full of surprises. I couldn’t stop reading it. Would be 4 stars but there were editing errors and details that were contrai
Good story, full of surprises. I couldn’t stop reading it. Would be 4 stars but there were editing errors and details that were contrai
February 11, 2026
Great read!
Enjoyed this book do much. Great characters that brought the story to life . would love to see a sequel in the works!
Enjoyed this book do much. Great characters that brought the story to life . would love to see a sequel in the works!
February 12, 2026
great book. very believable storyline
This was a great book, highly recommend it. William Stone always has very believable storylines, which is what makes me a fan of his work.
This was a great book, highly recommend it. William Stone always has very believable storylines, which is what makes me a fan of his work.
March 5, 2026
Terrible
Too much word fluff. Filled with times when nothing made any sense. Just terrible! Don't waste your time on this one.
Too much word fluff. Filled with times when nothing made any sense. Just terrible! Don't waste your time on this one.
March 28, 2026
Great story
Story was very realistic; has hope, fear, defeat, and survival. I'm a visual reader and I could see everything happening as I was reading.
Story was very realistic; has hope, fear, defeat, and survival. I'm a visual reader and I could see everything happening as I was reading.
April 1, 2026
Well Done
As a fan of EMP survival novels I have to say the story line and characters are fantastic! Like the rest of the really good ones this will keep you up late.
As a fan of EMP survival novels I have to say the story line and characters are fantastic! Like the rest of the really good ones this will keep you up late.
April 17, 2026
Meh
I just couldn’t get into this book. The kids perspective is off and it’s just sort of wham and lacking perspective of others.
Read half and quit.
I just couldn’t get into this book. The kids perspective is off and it’s just sort of wham and lacking perspective of others.
Read half and quit.
May 6, 2026
EMP?
It went from a really cool story to turning into Liam Neeson trying to save the abducted and focusing on a story that had nothing to do with an EMP.
It went from a really cool story to turning into Liam Neeson trying to save the abducted and focusing on a story that had nothing to do with an EMP.
February 15, 2026
Loved the journey of mom finding her daughter, and the old man was my favorite character. Reminded me of my papaw :). I would recommend but I don’t think I like this more than apocalypse books, not enough action (even though she went through a lot). Easy read, really liked how the chapters were short so I felt that I was getting through it in a timely manner! I didn’t not like how long it was lol, it definitely could’ve been condensed.
Not sure if I’ll read more from this author but an interesting EMP book!!
Not sure if I’ll read more from this author but an interesting EMP book!!
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