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After the EMP Saga #1-3
After the EMP: The Darkness Trilogy
Get the first three books in the After the EMP series in one box set! If the power grid fails, how far will you go to survive? Madison spends her days tending plants as an agriculture student at the University of California, Davis. She plans to graduate and put those skills to work only a few hours from home in the Central Valley. The sun has always been her friend, until now. When catastrophe strikes, how prepared will you be? Tracy starts her morning like any other, kissing her husband Walter goodbye before heading off to work at the local public library. She never expects it to end fleeing for her life in a Suburban full of food and water. Tackling life’s daily struggles is one thing, preparing to survive when it all crashes down is another. The end of the world brings out the best and worst in all of us. With no communication and no word from the government, the Sloanes find themselves grappling with the end of the modern world all on their own. Will Madison and her friends have what it takes to make it back to Sacramento and her family? Can Tracy fend off looters and thieves and help her friends and neighbors survive? The EMP is only the beginning. The Darkness Trilogy (Books 1-3 in After the EMP) follows the Sloane family as they attempt to survive after a geomagnetic storm destroys the nation’s power grid.
554 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2017
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Harley Tate
51 books170 followersWhen the world as we know it falls apart, how far will you go to survive?
Harley Tate writes edge-of-your-seat post-apocalyptic fiction exploring what happens when ordinary people are faced with impossible choices.
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The end of life as we know it brings out the best and worst in all of us. The apocalypse is only the beginning.
Harley Tate writes edge-of-your-seat post-apocalyptic fiction exploring what happens when ordinary people are faced with impossible choices.
Subscribe to Harley's newsletter for two exclusive prequels you can't get anywhere else: www.harleytate.com/subscribe
The end of life as we know it brings out the best and worst in all of us. The apocalypse is only the beginning.
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October 20, 2019
Excellent reading!
I just discovered this author and am so glad I did. This is great post apocalyptic reading. The characters are interesting and relatable, the storyline intriguing and plausible. It’s hard to find an apocalyptic series that isn’t so full of blood, death and violence that it’s impossible to relate to or enjoy. I love the little fur ball kitty that adds to the story. All the characters are people I know. It’s a great mixture of different ages so this would be a great series for young adults to read as well. Looking forward to the next book!!
I just discovered this author and am so glad I did. This is great post apocalyptic reading. The characters are interesting and relatable, the storyline intriguing and plausible. It’s hard to find an apocalyptic series that isn’t so full of blood, death and violence that it’s impossible to relate to or enjoy. I love the little fur ball kitty that adds to the story. All the characters are people I know. It’s a great mixture of different ages so this would be a great series for young adults to read as well. Looking forward to the next book!!
June 29, 2026
⭐⭐⭐
This first trilogy was a mixed bag for me. The premise had a lot of potential, but I spent much of the series frustrated by the characters' decisions. I'm all for flawed characters, but some of the choices they made were so unrealistic that they pulled me out of the story. I found myself thinking, "Why would anyone do that?" more times than I could count.
The main reason I continued was because so many readers said books 4-6 were much better, and I'm glad I listened. I'm already halfway through Book 6 after starting book 1 yesterday, and I can already say I enjoy those characters far more than the first books. They feel more believable, more engaging, and I'm much more invested in what happens to them.
If you're struggling through the first trilogy like I did, it may be worth sticking with it. The second trilogy , improved significantly once the focus shifted to Colt & Dani.. Although it sounds like the characters from the first and second trilogy meet up in the third instalment of the After the EMP saga books 6-9.
This first trilogy was a mixed bag for me. The premise had a lot of potential, but I spent much of the series frustrated by the characters' decisions. I'm all for flawed characters, but some of the choices they made were so unrealistic that they pulled me out of the story. I found myself thinking, "Why would anyone do that?" more times than I could count.
The main reason I continued was because so many readers said books 4-6 were much better, and I'm glad I listened. I'm already halfway through Book 6 after starting book 1 yesterday, and I can already say I enjoy those characters far more than the first books. They feel more believable, more engaging, and I'm much more invested in what happens to them.
If you're struggling through the first trilogy like I did, it may be worth sticking with it. The second trilogy , improved significantly once the focus shifted to Colt & Dani.. Although it sounds like the characters from the first and second trilogy meet up in the third instalment of the After the EMP saga books 6-9.
August 25, 2023
post-apocalyptic tropes and surprises abound
Harley Tate has woven a true post-apocalyptic tale from beginning to end in After the EMP. After a coronal mass ejection zaps the electrical grid and leaves the US dark, chaos erupts and four friends must risk their lives to get home. But home isn’t much better, as they quickly find. Evil intentions, base motivations and plenty of stolen guns pepper the narrative of all 3 books in the trilogy. I fell in love with Madison and her friends and family, even coming to love a mangy cat. If you’re a fan of the genre, this is a perfect next read for your TBR.
Harley Tate has woven a true post-apocalyptic tale from beginning to end in After the EMP. After a coronal mass ejection zaps the electrical grid and leaves the US dark, chaos erupts and four friends must risk their lives to get home. But home isn’t much better, as they quickly find. Evil intentions, base motivations and plenty of stolen guns pepper the narrative of all 3 books in the trilogy. I fell in love with Madison and her friends and family, even coming to love a mangy cat. If you’re a fan of the genre, this is a perfect next read for your TBR.
March 4, 2020
The darkness trilogy was alright as far as EMP series go... but there was not a lot of character building and it only lasted 556 pages in all so this book only basically skimmed the basics of what the EMP would be like and didn't give me time to really get engrossed in the characters' plight... i was hoping the next part of the trilogy expanded on the family's journey through the post-apocalyptic world but it doesn't it starts all over with new characters... so in my thoughts it is a disappointment.
February 10, 2021
Not An Attack From Another Country, But From The Sun
There is a lot of writing about an EMP attack on the USA. All of which is True about one thing, Congress has had & ignored the chance to prepare us for. But what if we were hit NATURALLY - by the Sun - as happened in the 1800s & was worldwide? This story shows what would happen, as civilization breaks down, & a few people struggle to survive...
Good, clear, strong characters, a story line that pulls you thorough it, without wanting to put the book down. Scary? Yes, but a real look at how near the edge we are to chaos.
There is a lot of writing about an EMP attack on the USA. All of which is True about one thing, Congress has had & ignored the chance to prepare us for. But what if we were hit NATURALLY - by the Sun - as happened in the 1800s & was worldwide? This story shows what would happen, as civilization breaks down, & a few people struggle to survive...
Good, clear, strong characters, a story line that pulls you thorough it, without wanting to put the book down. Scary? Yes, but a real look at how near the edge we are to chaos.
June 8, 2023
A Little Farfetched but world ending is …
I actually like this book. Characters are well outlined and many learning experiences to read and highlight. Some of the book is no way that would happen but you have to have characters that you like to get you to the end and there is heartbreak. Interesting reading on morals and judgement once there is no police or government. Looking forward to reading the next two books. I hope the world doesn’t go towards the end but after pandemic and everything else who knows when reading can help you in the future.
I actually like this book. Characters are well outlined and many learning experiences to read and highlight. Some of the book is no way that would happen but you have to have characters that you like to get you to the end and there is heartbreak. Interesting reading on morals and judgement once there is no police or government. Looking forward to reading the next two books. I hope the world doesn’t go towards the end but after pandemic and everything else who knows when reading can help you in the future.
January 25, 2018
What a RIDE!
This is a great set, the characters are well written, the storyline is well thought out, and the end of a chapter leaves one wanting more. As you think through the series, you wonder if the world will really fall so far, so fast. You think, you look at the evening news, and you realize that though it is fiction it could really happen.
As a society, are we so close to the edge that an event could be the tipping point........
This is a great set, the characters are well written, the storyline is well thought out, and the end of a chapter leaves one wanting more. As you think through the series, you wonder if the world will really fall so far, so fast. You think, you look at the evening news, and you realize that though it is fiction it could really happen.
As a society, are we so close to the edge that an event could be the tipping point........
May 7, 2018
Walter, Tracy, Madison, Peyton, Brianna, Tucker, Drew, and Wanda
This is a trilogy of every day citizens of The United States of America and what can happen if an EMP strikes the earth. This trilogy takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of survival, adventure, love 💘, heartache, and action as the little group of a make shift family survive their NEW reality. A great 👍 trilogy and it is just the beginning.
This is a trilogy of every day citizens of The United States of America and what can happen if an EMP strikes the earth. This trilogy takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of survival, adventure, love 💘, heartache, and action as the little group of a make shift family survive their NEW reality. A great 👍 trilogy and it is just the beginning.
December 3, 2017
What would you do if the sun just ended life as you knew it? This is the saga of one family's struggle to survive and find each other. Tate created believable charcters and kept the pace very fast. Also reseach was done for this to use a CME rather than a typical EMP. It was a really fast read and I am looking forward to the next trilogy.
December 3, 2019
Thought provoking and a good read!
This series was one of the best I have read. It didn't drag along with the characters surviving one grim event after another. A good mix and variety of characters. Only thing I would have liked more of is how the families are doing a year later.
This series was one of the best I have read. It didn't drag along with the characters surviving one grim event after another. A good mix and variety of characters. Only thing I would have liked more of is how the families are doing a year later.
April 8, 2020
Never Forgot
Dark trilogy so many things can go though your mind if you find yourself in the new U.S. Like the Sloan family. Making the hard chooses and killing to keep themselves alive.
This is a good clean apocalypse series, this series goes to show that you can keep God in it and the book will still entertain better than those with profanity.
Dark trilogy so many things can go though your mind if you find yourself in the new U.S. Like the Sloan family. Making the hard chooses and killing to keep themselves alive.
This is a good clean apocalypse series, this series goes to show that you can keep God in it and the book will still entertain better than those with profanity.
July 11, 2023
I love the premise of this book and the characters are mostly likable however, there is a ton of unnecessary wording. This trilogy could easily lose 200 pages with the hope talk and what’s to come on every page. How many times do we need to hear about “it will be hard, but we’ll make it”.
I’ll read the rest of the series though haha.
I’ll read the rest of the series though haha.
November 19, 2023
Great Start On An Important Subject
This is a great book to give you a perspective on a what if. The story gives so many tips on what to prepare for. Health, Skills, Self-Defense. Reality in the death of people you care for. If people don’t prepare, life could and is as scary as it seems.
This is a great book to give you a perspective on a what if. The story gives so many tips on what to prepare for. Health, Skills, Self-Defense. Reality in the death of people you care for. If people don’t prepare, life could and is as scary as it seems.
January 7, 2024
wow
You never know what happen when everything is gone or changes. What you will do to survive. This is a book of what may happen to your family and friends during a world crisis. How far you are willing to fight to protect them. Enjoyed the different perspectives and characters. Book flows smoothly. On to the next episode
You never know what happen when everything is gone or changes. What you will do to survive. This is a book of what may happen to your family and friends during a world crisis. How far you are willing to fight to protect them. Enjoyed the different perspectives and characters. Book flows smoothly. On to the next episode
December 18, 2017
Solar storm
Excellent story of family dealing with aftermath of a CME stopping the world as we know it. Believable characters with story line that covers each day. Read it in one day and can hardly wait for the next book!
Excellent story of family dealing with aftermath of a CME stopping the world as we know it. Believable characters with story line that covers each day. Read it in one day and can hardly wait for the next book!
January 26, 2018
Extremely excellent reading it kept me interested in getting to the end.
This book was very well written I truly enjoyed reading from this author. I will definitely be reading more from them.
This book was very well written I truly enjoyed reading from this author. I will definitely be reading more from them.
January 27, 2018
Enjoyed the whole trilogy
I love the whole thing . Nobody want something like this to happen but if it does here's a few ideas . They're good people and they're bad people sometimes choices are hard
I love the whole thing . Nobody want something like this to happen but if it does here's a few ideas . They're good people and they're bad people sometimes choices are hard
January 15, 2020
Great plot and storytelling.
I do enjoyed this book. What a cast of strong characters. I cannot recommend this highly enough. Great plot and no slow spots. Thanks for a wonderful tale!
I do enjoyed this book. What a cast of strong characters. I cannot recommend this highly enough. Great plot and no slow spots. Thanks for a wonderful tale!
October 3, 2020
It's hard to put down
Ever wonder what will happen when the lights go out. A good example of the way people are today, everyone has cell phones some never put them down, a good author with believable characters . A good read
Ever wonder what will happen when the lights go out. A good example of the way people are today, everyone has cell phones some never put them down, a good author with believable characters . A good read
April 23, 2021
WOW just wow!!!!!
WOW what a Thriller. Kept me Anticipating What would happen next. Could put It down. Very well written. Just about had me crying when ever an important Member of there team died.
WOW what a Thriller. Kept me Anticipating What would happen next. Could put It down. Very well written. Just about had me crying when ever an important Member of there team died.
December 28, 2022
Good plot
Excellent book, holds the attention of the reader, has a great plot. Reader can easily connect to the characters. Looking forward to reading the other books in the series.
Excellent book, holds the attention of the reader, has a great plot. Reader can easily connect to the characters. Looking forward to reading the other books in the series.
May 3, 2023
Sadness and Joy
There’s plenty of both when the lights go out! The sadness of life never being the same and losing loved ones but the joy of success and good fortune too. There’s a lot in here and I’m sure you will enjoy it like I did!
There’s plenty of both when the lights go out! The sadness of life never being the same and losing loved ones but the joy of success and good fortune too. There’s a lot in here and I’m sure you will enjoy it like I did!
April 21, 2024
very unforgettable.
My new, best author. This is my 2nd series about different EMP’s. Loved the theories but very different twist. My interest was held to the end and I can’t wait to start the next selection. Harley Tate my new best author.
My new, best author. This is my 2nd series about different EMP’s. Loved the theories but very different twist. My interest was held to the end and I can’t wait to start the next selection. Harley Tate my new best author.
September 14, 2018
Apocalyptic
Very good story line, but as most apocalyptic books there seems to be more bad guys than good guys . Would this be right if that really happened?
Very good story line, but as most apocalyptic books there seems to be more bad guys than good guys . Would this be right if that really happened?
November 6, 2018
Very good
I've read the first three and am completing the whole series I love ready these kinds of books love them
I've read the first three and am completing the whole series I love ready these kinds of books love them
November 27, 2018
Great read.
Very enjoyable as far as apocalyptic books go. Characters easy to follow and know. Hope to see more. I highly recommend.
Very enjoyable as far as apocalyptic books go. Characters easy to follow and know. Hope to see more. I highly recommend.
April 25, 2019
Excellent story
I never put the book down. The story was fascinating and alive with practical information. Hope you enjoy this book!
I never put the book down. The story was fascinating and alive with practical information. Hope you enjoy this book!
October 20, 2019
Good series
Love, laughter, and heartache combined with a realistic CMS provides hours of good entertainment in this series. Jared to say goodbye to the characters.
Love, laughter, and heartache combined with a realistic CMS provides hours of good entertainment in this series. Jared to say goodbye to the characters.
December 28, 2019
Interesting and Enthralling.
This book kept me reading until the end! Scary thought, an EMP. Live through these characters and see what to expect.
This book kept me reading until the end! Scary thought, an EMP. Live through these characters and see what to expect.
August 5, 2022
this was great, and really eye-opening to see WHAT could happen to society
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