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EMP Survivor #2
Uncertain World: The EMP Survivor Series Book 2
Length: 6 hrs 6 min
From breakout author Chris Pike comes the thrilling conclusion about one father’s quest to persevere against all odds to save his daughter.
You read Unexpected World. You experienced the fall of modern society. Now it’s time for the hardened survivors to face the perils of an uncertain world.
Dillon Stockdale is a broken man, crippled by agonizing grief over the realization his daughter perished in the wilderness. Dillon, together with Holly Hudson and his faithful dog, reluctantly begin the dangerous journey back to Holly’s sprawling ranch. During the harrowing trip, they face murderous outlaws and violent weather, but they learn something invaluable that will change the course of many lives.
Will a bold plan and new alliances result in Dillon’s salvation, or does the journey end here?
Find out who lives and who dies in this riveting conclusion to the survivors of an unexpected and uncertain world.
From breakout author Chris Pike comes the thrilling conclusion about one father’s quest to persevere against all odds to save his daughter.
You read Unexpected World. You experienced the fall of modern society. Now it’s time for the hardened survivors to face the perils of an uncertain world.
Dillon Stockdale is a broken man, crippled by agonizing grief over the realization his daughter perished in the wilderness. Dillon, together with Holly Hudson and his faithful dog, reluctantly begin the dangerous journey back to Holly’s sprawling ranch. During the harrowing trip, they face murderous outlaws and violent weather, but they learn something invaluable that will change the course of many lives.
Will a bold plan and new alliances result in Dillon’s salvation, or does the journey end here?
Find out who lives and who dies in this riveting conclusion to the survivors of an unexpected and uncertain world.
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Published November 3, 2016
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About the author
Chris Pike
28 books59 followersChris Pike grew up in the woodlands of central Texas and along the Texas Gulf Coast, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, and dodging hurricanes and tropical storms. Chris has learned that the power of Mother Nature is daunting, from floods to category five hurricanes, to slippery ice or desert conditions. It pays to be prepared.
Currently living in Houston, Texas, Chris is married, has two grown daughters, one dog and unfortunately three overweight, demanding cats.
Chris is an avid supporter of the Second Amendment and has held a Texas concealed carry permit since 1998, with the Glock being the current gun of choice.
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT BOOK 2: Uncertain World is now available! Readers are emailing me telling me they really enjoyed it. To find the book, please search by these words: Chris Pike EMP Survivor Series.
Hi Readers, this is Chris. I'd like to tell you thanks for stopping by and if you have downloaded a copy of Unexpected World or Uncertain World, man I am really grateful! It is because of readers like yourself that makes Indie publishing possible. Seriously. Thanks a million.
And if you have a moment, could you post a review. One or two sentences is all that is needed. I will be forever grateful. Thank you! Y'all are the best!
Currently living in Houston, Texas, Chris is married, has two grown daughters, one dog and unfortunately three overweight, demanding cats.
Chris is an avid supporter of the Second Amendment and has held a Texas concealed carry permit since 1998, with the Glock being the current gun of choice.
IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT BOOK 2: Uncertain World is now available! Readers are emailing me telling me they really enjoyed it. To find the book, please search by these words: Chris Pike EMP Survivor Series.
Hi Readers, this is Chris. I'd like to tell you thanks for stopping by and if you have downloaded a copy of Unexpected World or Uncertain World, man I am really grateful! It is because of readers like yourself that makes Indie publishing possible. Seriously. Thanks a million.
And if you have a moment, could you post a review. One or two sentences is all that is needed. I will be forever grateful. Thank you! Y'all are the best!
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February 6, 2018
Based on hearsay Dillon Stockdale believes that his daughter died in the plane crash. Reluctantly, he and Holly Hudson along with his dog, Buster leave Louisiana and head back to Holly’s ranch in Hemphill, Texas. It has been over a week and the chances of even finding Cassie’s body are slim. The swamp claims everything that does not escape. Their trek back will be fraught with death and uncertainty. New friends and alliances will be made along the way. Once back on Holly’s ranch more trouble rears its head. Can Dillon and his group bring peace to the area or will they die trying?
Pike’s second novel in The EMP Survivor Series, Uncertain World: A Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian Survival Fiction Series, picks up within a few days of the first book. Holly’s character has been full of surprises. There’s more to her than the lovely lady attorney who’s a force to be reckoned with in a courtroom. Her ability to read witnesses provides her with a good judge of character.
Again, Pike has done her due diligence and the book is well edited and proofread. I can’t praise her enough for that. She tells a compelling story and her writing is maturing with each book. I still don’t like Buster having an inner voice, but that is a personal issue for me, nothing against Pike’s ability at all. The only complaint that I have about the storyline is that I think that Dillon would have noticed Amy’s necklace when he and Holly became intimate.
Good series. Read it!
5 out of 5 stars.
Pike’s second novel in The EMP Survivor Series, Uncertain World: A Post Apocalyptic/Dystopian Survival Fiction Series, picks up within a few days of the first book. Holly’s character has been full of surprises. There’s more to her than the lovely lady attorney who’s a force to be reckoned with in a courtroom. Her ability to read witnesses provides her with a good judge of character.
Again, Pike has done her due diligence and the book is well edited and proofread. I can’t praise her enough for that. She tells a compelling story and her writing is maturing with each book. I still don’t like Buster having an inner voice, but that is a personal issue for me, nothing against Pike’s ability at all. The only complaint that I have about the storyline is that I think that Dillon would have noticed Amy’s necklace when he and Holly became intimate.
Good series. Read it!
5 out of 5 stars.
August 3, 2021
Good story but a sometimes simplistic writing style. I'd read the next book in the series though.
February 5, 2018
Although it's not the most outstanding series of its genre, Pike's EMP Survivor is well-written, entertaining, realistic, and steady-paced. The focus remains on the two groups revolving around Dillon and his daughter. The survivors of the plane crash endure some interesting events as they make their way through the swamps and cities of Louisiana. Dillon and Holly fight their own battles as he struggles to keep hope alive that his daughter may have survived the crash. Their trails finally cross as the now escaped murderer, Cole Castle, has his own designs fall neatly into his lap, forcing the survivors to rush a plan to finally reunite their burgeoning family. Also, the introductions of two new main characters (which form book 3) was a great addition.
Addition: their time with the old man in the swamp proved to be a great chapter in the saga, particularly the events in town.
Addition: their time with the old man in the swamp proved to be a great chapter in the saga, particularly the events in town.
July 20, 2020
I enjoyed reading book 2 (Uncertain World) in the EMP Survivor series just as much as book 1. With everything that happens to Dillon in this story, it's hard to believe that he's still able to function after such a short period of time. Readers will learn the name of Holly & Cole's baby, and finally, get to witness the final confrontation between Cole and his followers vs. everybody else. New characters have joined the pack and the dog gets a couple of chapters of his own after getting lost. When I finished, I immediately purchased book 3 to see how the story continues. Great series so far.
July 26, 2020
I'm really enjoying this series, I would recommend
From breakout author Chris Pike comes the thrilling conclusion about one father’s quest to persevere against all odds to save his daughter.
You read Unexpected World. You experienced the fall of modern society. Now it’s time for the hardened survivors to face the perils of an uncertain world.
Dillon Stockdale is a broken man, crippled by agonizing grief over the realization his daughter perished in the wilderness. Dillon, together with Holly Hudson and his faithful dog, reluctantly begin the dangerous journey back to Holly’s sprawling ranch. During the harrowing trip, they face murderous outlaws and violent weather, but they learn something invaluable that will change the course of many lives.
Will a bold plan and new alliances result in Dillon’s salvation, or does the journey end here?
Find out who lives and who dies in this riveting conclusion to the survivors of an unexpected and uncertain world.
From breakout author Chris Pike comes the thrilling conclusion about one father’s quest to persevere against all odds to save his daughter.
You read Unexpected World. You experienced the fall of modern society. Now it’s time for the hardened survivors to face the perils of an uncertain world.
Dillon Stockdale is a broken man, crippled by agonizing grief over the realization his daughter perished in the wilderness. Dillon, together with Holly Hudson and his faithful dog, reluctantly begin the dangerous journey back to Holly’s sprawling ranch. During the harrowing trip, they face murderous outlaws and violent weather, but they learn something invaluable that will change the course of many lives.
Will a bold plan and new alliances result in Dillon’s salvation, or does the journey end here?
Find out who lives and who dies in this riveting conclusion to the survivors of an unexpected and uncertain world.
August 14, 2017
The summary of this book describes it as a conclusion, however, this is not accurate as the series does continue past book 2.
In this installment, the bonds between Dillon and Holly as well as Cassy and Ryan continue to strengthen along two separate story lines. As expected, Cole becomes a bigger threat and is still eager to exact vengeance upon Dillon and Holly in spite of the devastation caused by the EMP.
This was great second addition to the series which sets up the third book well.
In this installment, the bonds between Dillon and Holly as well as Cassy and Ryan continue to strengthen along two separate story lines. As expected, Cole becomes a bigger threat and is still eager to exact vengeance upon Dillon and Holly in spite of the devastation caused by the EMP.
This was great second addition to the series which sets up the third book well.
May 8, 2018
Lots of action and struggle
A lot happens in this book as different characters fight for survival and attempt to overcome the challenges of a country without electricity and electronics. There's a lot of character development and we meet new characters too. The plot depends a little too much on unlikely coincidences but if you can suspend your disbelief for a bit, there's even more to enjoy in this book than in the first one in the series.
A lot happens in this book as different characters fight for survival and attempt to overcome the challenges of a country without electricity and electronics. There's a lot of character development and we meet new characters too. The plot depends a little too much on unlikely coincidences but if you can suspend your disbelief for a bit, there's even more to enjoy in this book than in the first one in the series.
September 2, 2018
Although this story sets up future books in this series, this storyline is fully concluded in this book. There are so many unlikely coincidences in this story that it requires a bit of suspension of disbelief, as does the anthropomorphism. Beyond that, it's fairly typical post-apocalyptic fiction with compelling characters which Kevin Pierce performs with his customary excellence.
NOTE: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
NOTE: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
October 23, 2018
Dillon an attorney teams up with a rival attorney Holly after SHTF. they head to search for his daughter who was on a plane when it happened. She has survived and teamed up with another on her flight. he turns out to be adopted and his birth mother is Holly and some bad guy from a small town turned gangster. they all make their way back to the Double H ranch, with adventures along the way and meeting others.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 17, 2020
Got to love Cowboy!
I believe Cowboy is the best... ok second best character in these novels. Buster rates best. But then all the characters are finely drawn, clear and natural. The quality isn’t just in the battles, the love, the grief. It’s one incredible journey right from the start. And oh boy, I cried more than once.
I believe Cowboy is the best... ok second best character in these novels. Buster rates best. But then all the characters are finely drawn, clear and natural. The quality isn’t just in the battles, the love, the grief. It’s one incredible journey right from the start. And oh boy, I cried more than once.
December 15, 2016
EMP Survivor Series
I am so happy I ran a cross this series loved it the story line is great ,I am from the area so that helped a lot was really believable looking forward to more stories about this group of people and Buster.
I am so happy I ran a cross this series loved it the story line is great ,I am from the area so that helped a lot was really believable looking forward to more stories about this group of people and Buster.
September 29, 2017
Like many other books, can read in a full day.
Enjoyed the characters. And the story. Like the author, I am from Texas also, but I'm from about 250 miles North of that area.
I'll read more when they come out.
Enjoyed the characters. And the story. Like the author, I am from Texas also, but I'm from about 250 miles North of that area.
I'll read more when they come out.
May 18, 2018
Good read!!
I read a lot since I don't watch tv. I really enjoyed this book. Well written and didn't succumb to the over the top situations that so many authors of this genre fall into. Realistic! I'm on to book #3. Liking forward to it.
I read a lot since I don't watch tv. I really enjoyed this book. Well written and didn't succumb to the over the top situations that so many authors of this genre fall into. Realistic! I'm on to book #3. Liking forward to it.
May 24, 2018
Another EMP Survival series.
The action is wonderful, the characters drawn with the utmost care and thought. This book was the third in the series and looking forward to the next book.
The action is wonderful, the characters drawn with the utmost care and thought. This book was the third in the series and looking forward to the next book.
November 6, 2018
Just gets better and better...
This story kept getting more and more tense, building to a "holding your breath" climax. I am just now getting my breath back! Can't wait to start the next book.
This story kept getting more and more tense, building to a "holding your breath" climax. I am just now getting my breath back! Can't wait to start the next book.
January 13, 2023
Court to swamp
Uncertain world starts in the quart room and ends in the bayou! This book has it all! Father looking for a daughter, complicated, relationships, forming, danger, all around, and looking for a way to survive it all! This is a good read.
Uncertain world starts in the quart room and ends in the bayou! This book has it all! Father looking for a daughter, complicated, relationships, forming, danger, all around, and looking for a way to survive it all! This is a good read.
September 8, 2023
Amazing read
The second of the series. Kept me up late at night and reading late in the morning instead of getting ready for work. Lol. Cant wait to read the next. Finished both in 8 days.
The second of the series. Kept me up late at night and reading late in the morning instead of getting ready for work. Lol. Cant wait to read the next. Finished both in 8 days.
October 23, 2023
Dull
Instead of reading the first 50 pages to see if I liked the book, I read 96 pages to give it a chance.
To me this book is too scattered with the characters, and the base of a book I would enjoy!
Instead of reading the first 50 pages to see if I liked the book, I read 96 pages to give it a chance.
To me this book is too scattered with the characters, and the base of a book I would enjoy!
October 27, 2016
Pure escapism
Take the time and enjoy this one. Good information for survival
Looking forward to the next. Remember the highlighted notes
Take the time and enjoy this one. Good information for survival
Looking forward to the next. Remember the highlighted notes
June 7, 2017
Actual Rating 4.5 Stars
August 19, 2017
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Characters are realistic and get better and better. Storyline continues to grow and develop.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Characters are realistic and get better and better. Storyline continues to grow and develop.
September 29, 2017
Another fantastic book
This book too kept the action going without stopping. Great writing, thorough knowledge about many subjects covered, excellent editing work.
This book too kept the action going without stopping. Great writing, thorough knowledge about many subjects covered, excellent editing work.
December 24, 2017
Good info.
February 20, 2018
Fantastic book, fantastic series. I love this story.
March 17, 2018
EMP
Just a terrific story that ties up the loose ends nicely. I always enjoy an apocalypse story where someone has a dog.
Just a terrific story that ties up the loose ends nicely. I always enjoy an apocalypse story where someone has a dog.
April 6, 2018
Decent
Was a decent read. I preferred book one but the conclusion of the story was satisfying. There were a few more typos in this book. A good editor would have caught them.
Was a decent read. I preferred book one but the conclusion of the story was satisfying. There were a few more typos in this book. A good editor would have caught them.
March 19, 2019
Good read
Another good book in the EMP series by Chris Pike. Every page there is action and a lot of breath holding. Loved it.
Another good book in the EMP series by Chris Pike. Every page there is action and a lot of breath holding. Loved it.
March 30, 2019
Uncertain World review
Uncertain World is the second fast-paced post apocalyptic book in The E. M. P. Survivor series written by author Chris Pike.
Uncertain World is the second fast-paced post apocalyptic book in The E. M. P. Survivor series written by author Chris Pike.
April 12, 2019
Nice easy read
Liked the storyline in this book and the characters were a believable bunch. Good book to get lost in and worth reading
Liked the storyline in this book and the characters were a believable bunch. Good book to get lost in and worth reading
May 19, 2019
Great read!
Time well spent in the on going adventures of Dillon, Holly and their offspring. Well plotted and written, I will continue to follow travels in this new world.
Time well spent in the on going adventures of Dillon, Holly and their offspring. Well plotted and written, I will continue to follow travels in this new world.
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