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When The Fault Breaks: Life Will Never Be The Same
When The Fault Breaks is a post apocalypse book predicated by the rupture of the Cascadia Fault. It is about the stories and lives of survivors of the Mega Quake in a world of chaos and mayhem. It is about one possible way some semblance of a normal life can happen. You will enjoy a mix of death and destruction, current social/political outlook, humor and hope. It is not your run of the mill post apocalypse book.
Preppers, survivalists, and homesteaders will like the book because it has many ideas on how to live off grid in a rural or wilderness setting. It talks about many different types of alternative energies, and agricultural methods. It goes into how things used to be done and how it could be again.
Unlike other post apocalypse books that just talks about what is destroyed and who dies When The Fault Breaks uses the quake as a catalyst for the changes that happen. The book is about people pulling together in times of catastrophe, though at first our fragile society collapses, life continues. New boarders are formed and the true nature of people come through.
Preppers, survivalists, and homesteaders will like the book because it has many ideas on how to live off grid in a rural or wilderness setting. It talks about many different types of alternative energies, and agricultural methods. It goes into how things used to be done and how it could be again.
Unlike other post apocalypse books that just talks about what is destroyed and who dies When The Fault Breaks uses the quake as a catalyst for the changes that happen. The book is about people pulling together in times of catastrophe, though at first our fragile society collapses, life continues. New boarders are formed and the true nature of people come through.
501 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2016
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March 13, 2018
Awesome twist on apocalypse
Loved this book. It was an interesting twist on the apocalypse. The characters were great and I was cheerleading for them the whole way through
Loved this book. It was an interesting twist on the apocalypse. The characters were great and I was cheerleading for them the whole way through
December 17, 2016
This is an exciting post-apocalyptic novel.
I liked how the author was able to present both a detailed, up close perspective and also one that showed what was going on in the rest of the country and world. The writing is good and the dialogue is both sharp and knowledgeable.
I'm also a writer and this book has inspired me to work harder on my descriptions. The author really knows how to paint a mental picture.
I liked how the author was able to present both a detailed, up close perspective and also one that showed what was going on in the rest of the country and world. The writing is good and the dialogue is both sharp and knowledgeable.
I'm also a writer and this book has inspired me to work harder on my descriptions. The author really knows how to paint a mental picture.
February 27, 2017
I liked this book, it was a gentle read. Not for those who wants lots of action and a fast pace. I liked it due to the way the survivors of Little Haven created their new community and how they lived. I would think that anything is possible in a end of the world as we know it event. I also liked the stories of what was happening in the world told by the new additions to their community. Recommended to those who like a different approach to the SHTF scenario.
June 5, 2016
Excellent read
Book was interesting and well written,needed some better editing,but definitely kept my interest,hope author has sequel in work.Would definitely read more books by. Author
Book was interesting and well written,needed some better editing,but definitely kept my interest,hope author has sequel in work.Would definitely read more books by. Author
March 14, 2018
Odd take on the end
The story was a different take on the end of the world. I thought it odd that most of the characters were preppers with unlimited resources. I don't think life is quite like that.
The story was a different take on the end of the world. I thought it odd that most of the characters were preppers with unlimited resources. I don't think life is quite like that.
March 2, 2016
own ..
This is an outstanding book well written,violence was kept to a minimum... I truly enjoyed the plot, in fact couldn't put ithis bookj down i read it straight through...
This is an outstanding book well written,violence was kept to a minimum... I truly enjoyed the plot, in fact couldn't put ithis bookj down i read it straight through...
May 12, 2017
Wow
What a book. I live in the Pacific northwest. The first chapter scared the Heck out of me. It's worth a read. Recommended
What a book. I live in the Pacific northwest. The first chapter scared the Heck out of me. It's worth a read. Recommended
August 20, 2018
Please do a redo. This could be a good book.
The premise of the book was awesome. The execution failed. First of all read the book so you can answer my questions.
Problems here.
1. The earthquake only took place on the western side of the United States. How did the quake affects the whole United States?
2. They had motorhomes. It is almost winter. Hey I will trade you my $500,000 motorhome for a tent. Seriously???
3. So polite I thought I would scream.
4. They built cabins and root cellars in a couple of months this time? Cut firewood? Had enough food to last 9 months? Where did they get the equipment?
5. Where did they get the winter clothes? Winter in the Rockies is brutal.
6. How did they fertilized the soil and built a retaining wall in addition to the cabins.......There were only 9 of them.
7. "But wouldn't you like some bacon and eggs first?" Will someone please tell me where they got the chickens???
At the end someone comes in to explain the situation.....thank God because I was so confused. Yes I read the whole book.
The premise of the book was awesome. The execution failed. First of all read the book so you can answer my questions.
Problems here.
1. The earthquake only took place on the western side of the United States. How did the quake affects the whole United States?
2. They had motorhomes. It is almost winter. Hey I will trade you my $500,000 motorhome for a tent. Seriously???
3. So polite I thought I would scream.
4. They built cabins and root cellars in a couple of months this time? Cut firewood? Had enough food to last 9 months? Where did they get the equipment?
5. Where did they get the winter clothes? Winter in the Rockies is brutal.
6. How did they fertilized the soil and built a retaining wall in addition to the cabins.......There were only 9 of them.
7. "But wouldn't you like some bacon and eggs first?" Will someone please tell me where they got the chickens???
At the end someone comes in to explain the situation.....thank God because I was so confused. Yes I read the whole book.
February 4, 2018
This book is based on the Cascadia fault slipping and causing massive earthquakes. The West Coast is wiped out. The economy collapses. A group of survivors and set up a place to live. A group breaks off from them and goes to find some other place slightly further away and more hidden as civilization has collapsed and there are loads of violent thugs around.
It's a pretty typical apocalyptic book. I'm not sure just why the entire world seemed to have been affected, though, other than the economies suddenly collapsing which I'm not sure would actually happen in this case.
The way the people talked also didn't seem quite real to me. It's hard to describe but it almost seems that the people were reading off of some kind of script; the talking just didn't seem to be natural.
It's a pretty typical apocalyptic book. I'm not sure just why the entire world seemed to have been affected, though, other than the economies suddenly collapsing which I'm not sure would actually happen in this case.
The way the people talked also didn't seem quite real to me. It's hard to describe but it almost seems that the people were reading off of some kind of script; the talking just didn't seem to be natural.
August 6, 2023
good storyline but the writing is kinda lacking
Not a great book but not a horrible one either. I thought the storyline was pretty good, but the writing definitely needs some work. The author tended to run on a bit about some things that were not needed, and you CERTAINLY don’t need to say the person’s name over and over while talking to them. However, someone who isn’t an English major like myself may be able to ignore that part. All in all, I was able to read the entire book, but don’t think I’ll read more by Xavier Bruehler.
Not a great book but not a horrible one either. I thought the storyline was pretty good, but the writing definitely needs some work. The author tended to run on a bit about some things that were not needed, and you CERTAINLY don’t need to say the person’s name over and over while talking to them. However, someone who isn’t an English major like myself may be able to ignore that part. All in all, I was able to read the entire book, but don’t think I’ll read more by Xavier Bruehler.
May 30, 2020
Another end of our world tale
This would have been a great story, but the writer's penchant for self promotion and preening left me cold. It was all too perfect, and unrealistic.
I have read many END OF THE WORLD books. This one was not good.
This would have been a great story, but the writer's penchant for self promotion and preening left me cold. It was all too perfect, and unrealistic.
I have read many END OF THE WORLD books. This one was not good.
July 31, 2019
Good book. Hope to see another. However, author could use a proofreader.
July 31, 2019
Great story, really looking forward to another one from this author.
May 2, 2023
A different concept than most post apocalyptic books
Sequels are promised
Sequels are promised
April 11, 2017
Makes ya think !
Different but more plausible, OK liked the fact that the people learned you don't need big government to tell you what to do, when to do it and his to do it .
Different but more plausible, OK liked the fact that the people learned you don't need big government to tell you what to do, when to do it and his to do it .
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