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The Day They Came: An Oral History of the End of the World
283 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2026
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April 1, 2026
Druga's best!
The Day They came is a uniquely formatted book about an alien invasion of Earth. The book is done as a series of sequential interviews each telling a part of the story of how the world we know ended. This is easily the most enjoyable read by Drugs to date, it seems she gets better with every book! Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of alien invasion thrillers and apocalyptic thrillers!
The Day They came is a uniquely formatted book about an alien invasion of Earth. The book is done as a series of sequential interviews each telling a part of the story of how the world we know ended. This is easily the most enjoyable read by Drugs to date, it seems she gets better with every book! Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for fans of alien invasion thrillers and apocalyptic thrillers!
April 23, 2026
Good book
I read almost every day so as you can guess book can get predictable. But this one was very good I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end.
I read almost every day so as you can guess book can get predictable. But this one was very good I enjoyed it from the beginning to the end.
April 2, 2026
A good read
I give Jacqueline a five star rating. I got lost into this book and couldn't put it down. I read this in a day I was so into it. Jackie has the talent to her readers into a reading 'high'.
I give Jacqueline a five star rating. I got lost into this book and couldn't put it down. I read this in a day I was so into it. Jackie has the talent to her readers into a reading 'high'.
April 12, 2026
Hit this out of the park
Jacqueline either writes a good story or a stinker. But this one, this one is her best.
Most TEOTWAWKI books pretty much are so formulaic. Plus it's just one book. Not an neverending series. This one was just so unusual. In a really good way.
And you can't but help like the main characters Cy and Bill. I had no idea how the ending would go or if either of the main characters would live.
A plus, was there was no foul language or gratuitous sex. No super ex-soldier that impossibly wouldn't die.
I highly recommend this book!
Jacqueline either writes a good story or a stinker. But this one, this one is her best.
Most TEOTWAWKI books pretty much are so formulaic. Plus it's just one book. Not an neverending series. This one was just so unusual. In a really good way.
And you can't but help like the main characters Cy and Bill. I had no idea how the ending would go or if either of the main characters would live.
A plus, was there was no foul language or gratuitous sex. No super ex-soldier that impossibly wouldn't die.
I highly recommend this book!
April 13, 2026
Disappointed
The story is good. The editing is better than usual. I got lost a few times and had to reread. Normally I am quite good at avoiding confusion in story lines. But.. this is not one of my preferred styles of writing. Interviews are not riveting and they don't call to me to read more. So it makes ght be a failing of my own and not of the authors. I would still, as always, encourage you to read all of Jacqueline Druga's works. Even the ones that need editing are excellent.
The story is good. The editing is better than usual. I got lost a few times and had to reread. Normally I am quite good at avoiding confusion in story lines. But.. this is not one of my preferred styles of writing. Interviews are not riveting and they don't call to me to read more. So it makes ght be a failing of my own and not of the authors. I would still, as always, encourage you to read all of Jacqueline Druga's works. Even the ones that need editing are excellent.
May 22, 2026
Well worth a read!
Haven't read much by this author but, after reading this story, I shall definitely be checking others.
I really enjoyed this and the almost 'Documentary ' style of writing was, whilst not unique was perfect for this story, strong characters and, despite the subject, almost believable, a really good story, and if you like alien invasion/post apocalyptic stories, I think you'll like this.👍
Haven't read much by this author but, after reading this story, I shall definitely be checking others.
I really enjoyed this and the almost 'Documentary ' style of writing was, whilst not unique was perfect for this story, strong characters and, despite the subject, almost believable, a really good story, and if you like alien invasion/post apocalyptic stories, I think you'll like this.👍
April 10, 2026
This is a different story arc for the author. I loved it. Think World War Z, but NO zombies, at all. Think journal style, an author who is writing a book about a time where humans are in danger of not existing any longer. The characters are awesome. Cy is my favorite. Call him a hero, who doesn’t know he will be one. You will need tissues for this book. I highly recommend it!!!
April 13, 2026
Another great book from Jacqueline Druga!
I have not once disliked any if this author's books and even had the pleasure of emailing her back and forth for a time when I lived in PA as Pittsburgh was only an hour away from me. I wish I had her imagination and creativity. She is one of my favorite authors!
I have not once disliked any if this author's books and even had the pleasure of emailing her back and forth for a time when I lived in PA as Pittsburgh was only an hour away from me. I wish I had her imagination and creativity. She is one of my favorite authors!
May 11, 2026
A little choppy
At times this book is quite entertaining, and even page turning. But overall the book jumps around a lot, and I believe that is due to the manner in which it was written. It is written in the way a reporter asks questions. Some might not find this distracting, but for me it took away from the book.
At times this book is quite entertaining, and even page turning. But overall the book jumps around a lot, and I believe that is due to the manner in which it was written. It is written in the way a reporter asks questions. Some might not find this distracting, but for me it took away from the book.
May 31, 2026
Completely Original
I’m going to keep this very short, not give any spoilers and just say I was blown away by how much I enjoyed this book. I am a huge fan of SciFi and this book wasn’t like anything I’d read before. I actually stayed up 2 nights to complete it.
If you want something with action as well as heart this is the book for you.
I’m going to keep this very short, not give any spoilers and just say I was blown away by how much I enjoyed this book. I am a huge fan of SciFi and this book wasn’t like anything I’d read before. I actually stayed up 2 nights to complete it.
If you want something with action as well as heart this is the book for you.
April 7, 2026
Not your typical Druga novel.
I was surprised by the structure of this fictional book. I had too check who actually wrote the story. It's a fresh take on her apocalyptic works - in a very good way.
Try it - you wi!l enjoy it.
I was surprised by the structure of this fictional book. I had too check who actually wrote the story. It's a fresh take on her apocalyptic works - in a very good way.
Try it - you wi!l enjoy it.
April 11, 2026
Just started this book...cannot wait to get into it! Druga is one of my very favorite authors these days!
Well I finished and I gotta say, this book sucked me in from page one and didn't let me go until I finished. I love Druga, her books have captivated me for the past 2 summers and I look forward to another summer of her books! I love a good alien invasion book but this one is different. Told via interviews, it was a great way to tell the story! There is one character I wish had gotten more explained but even that didn't make me love the book any less!
Well I finished and I gotta say, this book sucked me in from page one and didn't let me go until I finished. I love Druga, her books have captivated me for the past 2 summers and I look forward to another summer of her books! I love a good alien invasion book but this one is different. Told via interviews, it was a great way to tell the story! There is one character I wish had gotten more explained but even that didn't make me love the book any less!
April 1, 2026
love love love
Its a bit different from her usual, but so very good!! Highly recommended and very apt for what is happening in the world.
Its a bit different from her usual, but so very good!! Highly recommended and very apt for what is happening in the world.
April 4, 2026
Cyrus is CYBO . a young video game player is contacted by text from a stranger. ends up cy is part alien and ends up saving earth.
April 3, 2026
Good read
I have always liked her stories, but I hated the lack of editing. This book is well edited and as such, a great read. No annoying errors to distract from the story.
I have always liked her stories, but I hated the lack of editing. This book is well edited and as such, a great read. No annoying errors to distract from the story.
April 6, 2026
Great story
Took me a while to get into the story but once I understood it was a great read thank you
Took me a while to get into the story but once I understood it was a great read thank you
April 7, 2026
Jacqueline Druga does it again!
Jacqueline Druga is one of my favorite authors. The Day They Came is a story that could be true. Starts out like a normal day and then....
Jacqueline Druga is one of my favorite authors. The Day They Came is a story that could be true. Starts out like a normal day and then....
April 8, 2026
Hated the interview style. Didn't feel any connection with the characters. Very much a take on "War of the Worlds". Stupid story.
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April 13, 2026I don’t enjoy stories told this way….no shade to the author, I’ve read and enjoyed a LOT of her books, but I’m not gonna force myself to read it.
April 17, 2026
Best thought out alien invasion novel I have read. Superb story building. Thought provoking.
April 19, 2026
A very thought provoking story
AI is wonderful but scary at the same time. This book really makes you think twice about it's usefulness. I truly enjoyed reading this book.
AI is wonderful but scary at the same time. This book really makes you think twice about it's usefulness. I truly enjoyed reading this book.
May 5, 2026
Love
It was a wonderful story.unlike any I have read. Mom and I sometime would talk about space and what was out there, so maybe......
It was a wonderful story.unlike any I have read. Mom and I sometime would talk about space and what was out there, so maybe......
May 9, 2026
Great Book
I really enjoyed reading this book.I felt like I was there going through what everyone was going through.I am going to read this book again.
I really enjoyed reading this book.I felt like I was there going through what everyone was going through.I am going to read this book again.
April 30, 2026
loved it
I do believe this is the best book Jackie has ever written. For the first time in my life, I stretched it out instead of reading it all at one time because I didn’t want it to end. As usual Jackie comes up with something completely new and different. This is absolutely a must read.
I do believe this is the best book Jackie has ever written. For the first time in my life, I stretched it out instead of reading it all at one time because I didn’t want it to end. As usual Jackie comes up with something completely new and different. This is absolutely a must read.
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