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The World After
FROM THE AUTHOR OF AFTER THE STORMScott Harvard's life is falling to pieces. His mother has passed away. The love of his life has died in a tragic accident. And now his job is under threat. Things can't get much worse.But things do get worse. An EMP devastates the country's infrastructure, obliterating everything electrically powered, plunging society into a new dark age without media or government to control it.Now, in a world without power where survivalism reigns supreme, Scott is thrown headfirst out of his comfort zone on a treacherous journey to seek out a safe haven.But in the new world, where the elements pose a threat, and where everyone is scrambling for the last of the remaining supplies, Scott soon learns that nowhere is safe, and no-one can be trusted...The World After is the first book in a new post apocalyptic trilogy by Ryan Casey, author of Dead Days and Infection Z. It is sure to delight fans of the author's trademark complex characters, rapid pacing, and unexpected twists and turns.
- GenresPost ApocalypticDystopia
222 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2017
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About the author
Ryan Casey
163 books181 followersRyan Casey is the author of over a dozen novels and a highly successful serial. He writes gritty post-apocalyptic fiction, throwing normal people into devastating situations and exploring how they react and adapt. He has also written several detective mysteries and thrillers. Across all genres, Casey's work is renowned for its rapid pacing, unforgettably complex characters, and knockout twists.
Casey lives in the United Kingdom. He has a BA degree in English with Creative Writing from the University of Birmingham, and has been writing stories for as long as he can remember. In his spare time, he can be spotted walking his West Highland White Terrier, has a passion for cinema and television, and probably spends a little bit too much time in the pub.
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Casey lives in the United Kingdom. He has a BA degree in English with Creative Writing from the University of Birmingham, and has been writing stories for as long as he can remember. In his spare time, he can be spotted walking his West Highland White Terrier, has a passion for cinema and television, and probably spends a little bit too much time in the pub.
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April 22, 2017
What a Creation!!!!
Scott Harvard's life is falling to pieces. His mother has passed away. The love of his life has died in a tragic accident. And now his job is under threat. Things can't get much worse.
But things do get worse. An EMP devastates the country's infrastructure, obliterating everything electrically powered, plunging society into a new dark age without media or government to control it.
Now, in a world without power where survivalism reigns supreme, Scott is thrown headfirst out of his comfort zone on a treacherous journey to seek out a safe haven.
But in the new world, where the elements pose a threat, and where everyone is scrambling for the last of the remaining supplies, Scott soon learns that nowhere is safe, and no-one can be trusted...
The World After is the first book in a new post apocalyptic trilogy by Ryan Casey, and what a first book it is. What an epic book I put this right up there with my beloved Dead Days. Scott is fastly becoming a character to watch!
I recommend this book to anyone who loves a great apocalyptic book!
Scott Harvard's life is falling to pieces. His mother has passed away. The love of his life has died in a tragic accident. And now his job is under threat. Things can't get much worse.
But things do get worse. An EMP devastates the country's infrastructure, obliterating everything electrically powered, plunging society into a new dark age without media or government to control it.
Now, in a world without power where survivalism reigns supreme, Scott is thrown headfirst out of his comfort zone on a treacherous journey to seek out a safe haven.
But in the new world, where the elements pose a threat, and where everyone is scrambling for the last of the remaining supplies, Scott soon learns that nowhere is safe, and no-one can be trusted...
The World After is the first book in a new post apocalyptic trilogy by Ryan Casey, and what a first book it is. What an epic book I put this right up there with my beloved Dead Days. Scott is fastly becoming a character to watch!
I recommend this book to anyone who loves a great apocalyptic book!
May 27, 2017
It started out well. I was interested in how someone who was totally inept and unaware the possibility the world might end would react and think. But after a while, I got it and wanted to move on. Luckily, I picked it back up and read it through and was kept entertained. Characters could have used more depth and there were a lot of mistakes in sentence structure that were off-putting.
October 13, 2020
The World After by Ryan Casey (2017)
Before reading this review I want you to look around, where you are. Look at anything that has an electronic circuit in it, your phone, your watch, maybe the TV you are watching, now think of anything else in your life, garage door opener, microwave, electric toothbrush, even your watch probably has an electric circuit in it.
Now imagine a world where none of this works, nothing with an electronic circuit works, now imagine trying to live in this type of world. Where just getting across a city to get in touch with a loved one, would be a challenge.
We find Scott on his way to a job interview in Manchester, and in the same car is a lovely girl named Hannah and a 20 something millennial named Haz. Scott is going through a difficult time, in his life having lost a number of loved ones in a short period of time, and is looking for stability in his life.
The train comes gliding to a stop and Scott thinks nothing of it, as this happens from time to time. He does his best to reassure Hannah and fellow passengers but soon notice, there are more trains stopped, no one has cell service and even watches have frozen. It is Haz who first speculates an EMP event has occurred, as this is a premise from one of many video games he has played.
Soon our trio of 3 has grown to a group of 6 and soon they decide to head to the country and see if this phenomenon is all across the country. Along the way Scott reluctantly becomes the groups leader, which is something he does not want or campaign for. No power, no motorized vehicles, soon, just finding food, shelter and warmth become major obstacles to be overcome.
What makes this book interesting and different from allot of post apocalyptic books, is the fact it is set in England, so there are no groups of survivalists roaming the country who have been preparing for this. The interactions between groups, is very civilized for the most part and of course being England few people have or know how to use weapons.
They hear stories of a military survival camp, where the government is taking care of the civilians and this becomes their destination. Will they make it and will they all still be in the group when and if they get there.
It is a good read, though some will say there is little character development, though I would disagree and in apocalyptical times, few people would start gushing their life stories I think.
Before reading this review I want you to look around, where you are. Look at anything that has an electronic circuit in it, your phone, your watch, maybe the TV you are watching, now think of anything else in your life, garage door opener, microwave, electric toothbrush, even your watch probably has an electric circuit in it.
Now imagine a world where none of this works, nothing with an electronic circuit works, now imagine trying to live in this type of world. Where just getting across a city to get in touch with a loved one, would be a challenge.
We find Scott on his way to a job interview in Manchester, and in the same car is a lovely girl named Hannah and a 20 something millennial named Haz. Scott is going through a difficult time, in his life having lost a number of loved ones in a short period of time, and is looking for stability in his life.
The train comes gliding to a stop and Scott thinks nothing of it, as this happens from time to time. He does his best to reassure Hannah and fellow passengers but soon notice, there are more trains stopped, no one has cell service and even watches have frozen. It is Haz who first speculates an EMP event has occurred, as this is a premise from one of many video games he has played.
Soon our trio of 3 has grown to a group of 6 and soon they decide to head to the country and see if this phenomenon is all across the country. Along the way Scott reluctantly becomes the groups leader, which is something he does not want or campaign for. No power, no motorized vehicles, soon, just finding food, shelter and warmth become major obstacles to be overcome.
What makes this book interesting and different from allot of post apocalyptic books, is the fact it is set in England, so there are no groups of survivalists roaming the country who have been preparing for this. The interactions between groups, is very civilized for the most part and of course being England few people have or know how to use weapons.
They hear stories of a military survival camp, where the government is taking care of the civilians and this becomes their destination. Will they make it and will they all still be in the group when and if they get there.
It is a good read, though some will say there is little character development, though I would disagree and in apocalyptical times, few people would start gushing their life stories I think.
April 18, 2022
I always like the stories that are set in the UK, but this seems to portray the average person there as a clueless, tepid ninny with no idea how to survive. Rather than a fight or flight instinct, Scott and the others seem to have a freeze and moan. Haz is the only one with any ideas on how to survive and he would be better off on his own. The obligatory escaped convicts don't help either. The average Brit has a lot more going than this story wants to indicate. I don't plan to continue.
January 5, 2018
Enjoyable read...
While an EMP pulse might wipe out civilian electronics in general it would do little to military grade communication devices . Also, just because our hero wants to stand up to a dangerous bully doesn't mean he would be able or have much chance in hand to hand battle. These things aside, I still found the book to be an easy, enjoyable read.
While an EMP pulse might wipe out civilian electronics in general it would do little to military grade communication devices . Also, just because our hero wants to stand up to a dangerous bully doesn't mean he would be able or have much chance in hand to hand battle. These things aside, I still found the book to be an easy, enjoyable read.
April 20, 2019
I loved it. I really enjoyed this one very much, thank you!!! J.S. Donovan book, Storm Surge, was a little way out there for me . But this didn't go to such extremes as Dovovan's did.
I would recommend this book to all my tries who love to read. I hope the second book is just as good.
I would recommend this book to all my tries who love to read. I hope the second book is just as good.
May 23, 2017
A Very British Take
I kind of found it interesting that really corrupt awful people found inhumane that the main character fought back. He was called a monster by a probable rapist for shooting him. That would never happen in an American book. Interesting.
I kind of found it interesting that really corrupt awful people found inhumane that the main character fought back. He was called a monster by a probable rapist for shooting him. That would never happen in an American book. Interesting.
June 7, 2017
Not bad
The story is good. The author could definitely benefit from an editor or a proofreader. Aside from grammatical errors, there are continuity issues and sentence structure that make it difficult to read.
The story is good. The author could definitely benefit from an editor or a proofreader. Aside from grammatical errors, there are continuity issues and sentence structure that make it difficult to read.
June 25, 2017
In my opinion all three of this series are not very good.... the central figure is not very realistic and keep making the same mistakes over and over and over all the while getting all of his friends killed by his indecision and inaptness.
August 4, 2017
Awesome!
I loved the way this carried the story from the very first moment when humans suddenly became aware that something was wrong, to the very last human emotion called survival!
I loved the way this carried the story from the very first moment when humans suddenly became aware that something was wrong, to the very last human emotion called survival!
November 21, 2017
Couldn't lay it down
A great book it keeps your attention all the way through. I can,t wait to read the next book to see what they all have to face. I feel like I know all the characters and can relate to their feelings
A great book it keeps your attention all the way through. I can,t wait to read the next book to see what they all have to face. I feel like I know all the characters and can relate to their feelings
May 4, 2018
Spoiler Alert
An excellent book. I was glad to see the hero get some balls. The characters are very realistic and I put myself as the lead character easily. Very good read! A must read. Looking forward to book 2.
An excellent book. I was glad to see the hero get some balls. The characters are very realistic and I put myself as the lead character easily. Very good read! A must read. Looking forward to book 2.
June 4, 2018
A Look at How Life Would Be After An EMP
This book condenses life after an apocalypse. A mismatched group of people band together in dire circumstances to try to survive the unthinkable. The characters are believable and likeable.
This book condenses life after an apocalypse. A mismatched group of people band together in dire circumstances to try to survive the unthinkable. The characters are believable and likeable.
February 21, 2019
A different end.....
Regular people, some from cubicles some with troubles but all with back stories that really dont help their situation. Set in Great Britain without the british slang its a a good saturday snow day read.
Regular people, some from cubicles some with troubles but all with back stories that really dont help their situation. Set in Great Britain without the british slang its a a good saturday snow day read.
June 6, 2017
Awesome
I rally enjoyed reading this book. If kept me turning the pages as fast as. Could read it. Now on to book two!
I rally enjoyed reading this book. If kept me turning the pages as fast as. Could read it. Now on to book two!
July 8, 2017
Okay
Character definition was pretty good but the storyline was a bit weak. Will not read the second of this series.
Character definition was pretty good but the storyline was a bit weak. Will not read the second of this series.
August 21, 2018
EMP
Love the story of strangers coming together and forming a family after an EMP hits earth...read it in one sitting! On to the next!
Love the story of strangers coming together and forming a family after an EMP hits earth...read it in one sitting! On to the next!
October 20, 2018
Interesting
Another author who starts a good story then stops. Character development was slow and the story seems incomplete . Doubtful I will buy the set.
Another author who starts a good story then stops. Character development was slow and the story seems incomplete . Doubtful I will buy the set.
December 15, 2018
Good
I liked the characters and the action in this book. The plot was also well constructed. It was a good read.
I liked the characters and the action in this book. The plot was also well constructed. It was a good read.
December 10, 2017
This is a good story, with an unusual main character. Scott is unsure of himself, and still mourning the both loss of his wife and the baby she was carrying and his mother. When the end of the world as we know it occurs, he becomes the reluctant, and hesitant, leader of a group that bands together for safety. The struggles are realistic and heart rendering.
July 25, 2017
My main reason for the low rating is the end "drip". I did re-read it, to continue on through the other two following series books. It helped the story.
March 12, 2019
It was good but it takes place in England. I'm just not interested in EMP stories in
England. If I was I would defendly read on with the series.
England. If I was I would defendly read on with the series.
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