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EMP Shadow Fall: An EMP Post Apocalypse Prepper Survival Thriller
448 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2026
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June 23, 2026
A story about what happens when the grid goes down. A family with a will to survive.
August 24, 2026
AI enhanced drivel
There’s a core of a decent story in here.
It’s buried under 200 pages of extra fluff, excited utterances, and BS drama that feels like the author took a short novella, and ask an AI to stretch it into extra long book.
In terms of story quality the author would’ve been better off with 150-200 pages of tight well crafted story, not the bloated 400+ page work delivered here.
I get that authors are paid per page, so there’s incentive to make the books longer.
It’s not gonna help if it makes the Books crap.
As I read this, there’s 736 reviews at 4.6 stars.
I don’t believe that is real reviews.
After you’ve gotten past the first 10 chapters, you realize it’s not world building that’s slowing things down, it’s just the story is boring. Too many clichés, and trying to hard to write a Hollywood blockbuster screenplay rather than a fun book.
There’s a core of a decent story in here.
It’s buried under 200 pages of extra fluff, excited utterances, and BS drama that feels like the author took a short novella, and ask an AI to stretch it into extra long book.
In terms of story quality the author would’ve been better off with 150-200 pages of tight well crafted story, not the bloated 400+ page work delivered here.
I get that authors are paid per page, so there’s incentive to make the books longer.
It’s not gonna help if it makes the Books crap.
As I read this, there’s 736 reviews at 4.6 stars.
I don’t believe that is real reviews.
After you’ve gotten past the first 10 chapters, you realize it’s not world building that’s slowing things down, it’s just the story is boring. Too many clichés, and trying to hard to write a Hollywood blockbuster screenplay rather than a fun book.
June 10, 2026
Great story. Very entertaining.
This was a very fast read. The characters were fleshed out really well. I liked the fast action in it. There were lots of guns, explosions, and violence. In retrospect, the story was good but a bit predictable; yet, it worked to make for a very entertaining book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I recommend this book for a fast-paced, action-packed read.
This was a very fast read. The characters were fleshed out really well. I liked the fast action in it. There were lots of guns, explosions, and violence. In retrospect, the story was good but a bit predictable; yet, it worked to make for a very entertaining book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I recommend this book for a fast-paced, action-packed read.
June 9, 2026
A great, fast-moving read.
I don’t know Mr. Stone, but he’s my age. Age brings experience. In this story, there’s many subtile tells of lessons learned and trials endured. I appreciate the detail and realism. I also appreciate the lack of vulgarity and profanity often found in modern writing.
I don’t know Mr. Stone, but he’s my age. Age brings experience. In this story, there’s many subtile tells of lessons learned and trials endured. I appreciate the detail and realism. I also appreciate the lack of vulgarity and profanity often found in modern writing.
June 12, 2026
EMP SHADOW FALL
Another great book about how to survive when the EMP actually happens, not a conspiracy theorist or even a prepper I just believe it’s going to happen eventually. I’m a realist that’s why I can cook over a campfire and I believe in canning my fruits, veggies and meats. Nothing wrong with being prepared for what might happen!
Another great book about how to survive when the EMP actually happens, not a conspiracy theorist or even a prepper I just believe it’s going to happen eventually. I’m a realist that’s why I can cook over a campfire and I believe in canning my fruits, veggies and meats. Nothing wrong with being prepared for what might happen!
July 1, 2026
Chaos Follows EMP Disaster for this Family
This is an interesting story with opportunistic characters who would love to pounce on the troubles an EMP brings to others. A family with its own issues, but melded by love, is in for the fight of their lives along with some good people who are skilled and willing to do bad things for the right reasons. A good read that’s swift moving.
This is an interesting story with opportunistic characters who would love to pounce on the troubles an EMP brings to others. A family with its own issues, but melded by love, is in for the fight of their lives along with some good people who are skilled and willing to do bad things for the right reasons. A good read that’s swift moving.
August 27, 2026
Ok
Pretty good, but I read this immediately after one of his others that was very good, so this one was just okay. Didn't but that the judge and sheriff and so many people cared about this one piece of land. Before the EMP, okay, but right after -- seemed far fetched when most people would be dead in a few months.
Pretty good, but I read this immediately after one of his others that was very good, so this one was just okay. Didn't but that the judge and sheriff and so many people cared about this one piece of land. Before the EMP, okay, but right after -- seemed far fetched when most people would be dead in a few months.
June 5, 2026
A world gone insane, a WV family fighting to remain together
A failed adventure helps spur a retreat home just in time before an EMP upsets the world. An ill man and grown daughters, with a couple friends, facing a world gone crazy. A very good read.
A failed adventure helps spur a retreat home just in time before an EMP upsets the world. An ill man and grown daughters, with a couple friends, facing a world gone crazy. A very good read.
June 23, 2026
I like reading books about the effects of EMPs and how the world changes. This author is a master at it. Some preppers have things really thought out. Some on the dark side are really going to be ruthless. Let's hope we never have to experience it.
June 27, 2026
amazing read
what a great book, it literally kept me on the edge of my seat the whole book. I would love to find another one to read that is just as interesting. Thank you to the author.
what a great book, it literally kept me on the edge of my seat the whole book. I would love to find another one to read that is just as interesting. Thank you to the author.
July 8, 2026
LG
This is a compelling story about twin sisters consumed by anger who reunite when an EMP threatens their land and home. The relatable characters and intricate plot deliver numerous unexpected turns.
This is a compelling story about twin sisters consumed by anger who reunite when an EMP threatens their land and home. The relatable characters and intricate plot deliver numerous unexpected turns.
July 9, 2026
down home feel!
Daddy’s always right. Proof in the pudding! Very heartwarming story. I could see more than a couple spin off books as well. Whiskey is all good when done in the hills!
Daddy’s always right. Proof in the pudding! Very heartwarming story. I could see more than a couple spin off books as well. Whiskey is all good when done in the hills!
July 16, 2026
very different then most
Loved the feel of family and 💗 for their land..I have read many and this one kept me captive.. great characters, makes me want to live in the mountains beautiful peace!
Loved the feel of family and 💗 for their land..I have read many and this one kept me captive.. great characters, makes me want to live in the mountains beautiful peace!
July 20, 2026
EMP Shadow Fall : An EMP Post Apocalypse Prepped Survival Thriller
This is a fantastic book the action just keeps building. You keep reading because you want to find out what is going to happen next.
This is a fantastic book the action just keeps building. You keep reading because you want to find out what is going to happen next.
September 16, 2026
On the edge
of your seat after the first few pages until the end. They were at the end of a mountain with what was left of the in their entire world. You just never know. And no one tells you.
of your seat after the first few pages until the end. They were at the end of a mountain with what was left of the in their entire world. You just never know. And no one tells you.
October 2, 2026
EMP IS NOT THE END
A page turner. A battle for survival. Demonstrates that individual strength comes from within you. Good verses evil and the age old story of people wanting what others have.
A page turner. A battle for survival. Demonstrates that individual strength comes from within you. Good verses evil and the age old story of people wanting what others have.
October 3, 2026
“Sometimes you do the right thing and it doesn’t work out.”
“Sometimes you do the right thing and it doesn’t work out.”
A chainsaw should work.
Statins are EVIL.
Illegitimate Mayor & Sheriff & deputies don’t have a militia it’s criminals with women as reward.
Starting forest fire with Molotov cocktail?
“Sometimes you do the right thing and it doesn’t work out.”
A chainsaw should work.
Statins are EVIL.
Illegitimate Mayor & Sheriff & deputies don’t have a militia it’s criminals with women as reward.
Starting forest fire with Molotov cocktail?
June 8, 2026
Didn’t stop reading
Loved the way Stone wrote this book. It pulled me in and I couldn’t put it down. The characters were believable. The storyline predictable. Great entertainment.
Loved the way Stone wrote this book. It pulled me in and I couldn’t put it down. The characters were believable. The storyline predictable. Great entertainment.
June 15, 2026
the best one yet
William Stone gets better and better. I couldn’t put this book down characters well developed and really good story. Recommended
William Stone gets better and better. I couldn’t put this book down characters well developed and really good story. Recommended
June 16, 2026
Really liked this book. It had 2 strong women as main characters.
June 23, 2026
William Stone is making me miss Lot of sleep!! I simply can not put his books down! I can't wait for the next.
August 6, 2026
Good read
Fast moving story keeps you wanting to keep on going! Great characters and believable villains . would love a,sequel to follow the family.
Fast moving story keeps you wanting to keep on going! Great characters and believable villains . would love a,sequel to follow the family.
August 13, 2026
Good read.
Nice fast read, no dull lags in the story.
Pretty close to what would happen when this world falls apart.
Nice fast read, no dull lags in the story.
Pretty close to what would happen when this world falls apart.
August 13, 2026
Fast paced
This was a great engaging read. Fast paced and no nonsense in between. The characters weren’t over done. I love stories with twins too. As I have a set
This was a great engaging read. Fast paced and no nonsense in between. The characters weren’t over done. I love stories with twins too. As I have a set
August 21, 2026
Family, Moonshine, and War
End of the world, as we know it. Mountaineers and the fight is on... Sick Dad, twin sisters and guns !
End of the world, as we know it. Mountaineers and the fight is on... Sick Dad, twin sisters and guns !
August 26, 2026
The action was pretty intense, and there were unresolved issues. Where did the Mayor go? I did enjoy the story, but am not ready for another by this author since it was intense.
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