Inception

Nemesis #1

by G. Michael Hopf

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain

Lexi was an exceptional woman living an average life. Marred by the pain of a neglectful mother and the early death of her father, she could only find solace in shallow friendships and arm's length relationships. The one person she loved and trusted was her younger sister, Carey, but even their relationship was strained.
With no purpose and aimlessly wandering from job to job, she was on a path that would lead nowhere.
Then the lights went out and life changed - for everyone.
In the early morning a spectacular attack against the United States was carried out. It was the fulfillment of a grand conspiracy that would leave millions dead and many more millions on a trajectory towards a fate worse than death. The super-EMP would destroy the power grid and leave most electrical devices useless.
With the infrastructure devastated and the government incapacitated, Lexi would find her purpose, but the cost would be greater than she could have ever imagined.

Genres: Post Apocalyptic, Apocalyptic, Dystopia

231 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 31, 2015

About the author

​G. Michael Hopf is a USA Today bestselling author of almost forty books including the international bestselling post-apocalyptic series, THE NEW WORLD. He has made a prominent name for himself in both the post-apocalyptic and western genres. To date he has sold over one million copies of his books worldwide and many of his works have been translated into German, French and Spanish. He is a combat veteran of the United States Marine Corps and currently is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Beyond The Fray Publishing, where he oversees the daily operations of the company.

Reviews

[Michael Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Driven by a need for vengeance, Lexi must find and punish the cult leader Rahab for murdering her sister.

Lexi and Carey just tried to exist in a world without electricity, but caught by the dangerous cult lead by Rahab, the sisters were treated to a life of brutal rape and torture. Watching the death of her sister broke Lexi in many ways, but set her on a path of violence, learning the lessons she needed to accomplish her goal - the total destruction of Rahab's cult.

This wonderful storyline about survival in a post-EMP world, teaches a few lessons for survival in such a world, but mostly shows the bravery and single-minded purpose of a victim freed of her shackles and bound on the path of vengeance. She will survive, but can she forgive? Read and discover the truths. Read and learn. Read and enjoy. READ!

[Joni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unpredictable

Everyone tries to write a story about the apocalypse that is different than all the others well this author managed to do that. I love vigilante stories because it seems the bad guys get away with too much in our society and I like that there is a way to find justice at least in a book. I loved this story!

[Linda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I decided not to finish book after about 13 percent. Did not care for the language or the vulgarity. Loved the Seven Days book by this same author. I am no prude, but you can tell a great story without all that and it seemed to come in a fast wave, which turned me off. Sorry!

[PATRICIA M KARCHER · Rating 1 out of 5]

Unbelievable

This was the worst book of the year! I thought for sure it was going to end with
someone waking from a nightmare.
It was bloody, no respect for women and painted men as nothing but rape filled animals!
If you like gore you will love thebook.

[James J. Seals Jr · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book! It held my attention from start to finish. For a great read, get this and other books by G. Michael Hopf.

[Cherye Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nemesis

What a story within a story. Excellent read. I was hooked from the first page. It is amazing what one does to stay alive.

[Bernie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nemesis : Inception review

Nemesis: Inception is the first excellent fast paced post apocalyptic EMP survival book in this series written by author G. Michael Hopf.

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Sabrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book starts as a backstory to the life of Lexi (introduced in The New World series: Book #2) and it opened my eyes to a character that seemed a bit of a mystery. So many critical situations and tragedy that I hadn't even imagined! Before the Event, Lexi was a completely different person than the one introduced in The New World series. Her relationship with her sister and others, her way of thinking in extreme situations, even her way of dressing was so different! This was a thrilling book with very specific and clear changes that emerged due to Lexi's life experiences. Mr. Hopf has created the beginning of a fascinating new trilogy and I can't wait for more!

[Lka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could've sworn Lexi died in the other books. I seem to remember the guys finding the woman tied to the tree shot in a car. I'll have to go back and check the other book.

I read this not expecting it to be all that good, I figured it'd be just like the other books. Anyways it was pretty good, kept me entertained for a couple hrs.

[Teon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Realistic post EMP event

I think this book deserves a 4 star on its own merits. Unfortunately, for me, it was a bit too realistic and full of violence w/o any positives to take the negativity down for me.

[Karina Halt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lexis story, how she became who she is. Recommended!

[David Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Go for it.

I felt like I was there. Read it when you think you can take it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[David Mcdaniel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read


I enjoyed reading the book and looking forward to the next book in the series. I hope it is out soon.

[Bill Zawrotny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick read, but doesn't add much to the series from which it is spun off.

[John Drawdy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as most of his stuff, but enjoyable.

[Hayat]

I was in the mood for an apocalyptic pulse pounding story and chose Inception since it looked like a story full of action and excitement, but after listening to this audiobook for 40 minutes, I realised it wasn't for me. Instead of being right in the heart of events as they unfold, we sort of see events in hindsight through the protagonist's memories and retellings in little bits. It just wasn't for me. I haven't read enough to rate the book, so I'll leave it as DNF.