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Little Rocket Man #1
Pulse
How will you survive when the lights go out?
Jim Shepherd had always known the EMP was coming. For years his father had warned him that someone would eventually push the button and plunge the US into the darkness. He thought he was prepared for the chaos to come.
He was wrong.
Abi Ross had no idea when she boarded her train from D.C. to Charlotte that her July 4th was about to go off the rails. She had no clue that she'd soon find herself stranded in rural Virginia, injured and alone, awaiting a rescue that would never come.
Could you survive with nothing but the contents of your pockets?
When the lights flicker out for the last time Jim and Abi need to discover if they have what it takes to survive, stripped of the bubble wrap and cotton wool of modern society. How far will they go to keep breathing? Who will they save? Who will they leave behind?
And what will they do when they learn that the attack has only just begun?
PULSE is the opening novel of the Little Rocket Man series, a thrilling tale of survival against a very real enemy the United States is woefully ill-prepared to face.
Jim Shepherd had always known the EMP was coming. For years his father had warned him that someone would eventually push the button and plunge the US into the darkness. He thought he was prepared for the chaos to come.
He was wrong.
Abi Ross had no idea when she boarded her train from D.C. to Charlotte that her July 4th was about to go off the rails. She had no clue that she'd soon find herself stranded in rural Virginia, injured and alone, awaiting a rescue that would never come.
Could you survive with nothing but the contents of your pockets?
When the lights flicker out for the last time Jim and Abi need to discover if they have what it takes to survive, stripped of the bubble wrap and cotton wool of modern society. How far will they go to keep breathing? Who will they save? Who will they leave behind?
And what will they do when they learn that the attack has only just begun?
PULSE is the opening novel of the Little Rocket Man series, a thrilling tale of survival against a very real enemy the United States is woefully ill-prepared to face.
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 24, 2017
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About the author
Keith Taylor
112 books65 followersKeith Taylor is the true identity of the million plus selling author behind the pen names Aya Fukunishi and K A Taylor, who toiled for years writing bizarrely popular romance novels while he secretly longed to return to his true calling: explosively awesome post-apocalyptic fiction.
Keith hails from the rainy suburbs of Manchester in the north of England. He lives with his wife, Otgontsetseg, and splits his time between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Bangkok, Thailand. He survives on a diet of meat, cheese, beer and cigarettes, and he probably shouldn't still be alive.
For news about upcoming releases, sales and various other nonsense you can follow Keith on Facebook or subscribe to his mailing list.
Keith hails from the rainy suburbs of Manchester in the north of England. He lives with his wife, Otgontsetseg, and splits his time between Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and Bangkok, Thailand. He survives on a diet of meat, cheese, beer and cigarettes, and he probably shouldn't still be alive.
For news about upcoming releases, sales and various other nonsense you can follow Keith on Facebook or subscribe to his mailing list.
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November 9, 2017
Pulse
As I read this I keep seeing President Trump's speech yesterday morning while he was in South Korea. The whole book seems so real. Even a seasoned prepper---how do they deal with this?
Keith Taylor. Great job bringing today's events to my fingertips and creating havoc in my mind. I am so ready for book 2.
As I read this I keep seeing President Trump's speech yesterday morning while he was in South Korea. The whole book seems so real. Even a seasoned prepper---how do they deal with this?
Keith Taylor. Great job bringing today's events to my fingertips and creating havoc in my mind. I am so ready for book 2.
December 8, 2017
The premise and plot were pretty good though there were writing issues that could have used an editor. I actually didn't like Shep much, though. He is a community leader but sneaks out of town thinking the rest are going to die anyway. What a jerk. He does end up going back but I sure would not trust him. I also don't really think enemy troops would pick a small, rural town to storm so soon after the event. They would surely try to get control of the major cities.
December 18, 2017
What the?!?
I was enjoying the story, reaching what I thought would be about midpoint, when the book suddenly ended. Boom, over. I can't even call it a cliffhanger, it was so abrupt.
It started out well, the characters were well defined, but the sudden end and lack of any resolution whatsoever annoyed me so much that even if I received the next book for free I doubt that I would read it.
Results: this piece of a book could have been worth reading, but it isn't.
I was enjoying the story, reaching what I thought would be about midpoint, when the book suddenly ended. Boom, over. I can't even call it a cliffhanger, it was so abrupt.
It started out well, the characters were well defined, but the sudden end and lack of any resolution whatsoever annoyed me so much that even if I received the next book for free I doubt that I would read it.
Results: this piece of a book could have been worth reading, but it isn't.
November 18, 2017
EMP...
Probably the most accurate theory of an emp on American soil. Do we really know what's going on in our world? Could we survive? This is something we all need to think about.
I enjoyed the authors characters & the small town feel of willow springs. I'm sure the next will be as exciting...😊
Probably the most accurate theory of an emp on American soil. Do we really know what's going on in our world? Could we survive? This is something we all need to think about.
I enjoyed the authors characters & the small town feel of willow springs. I'm sure the next will be as exciting...😊
January 2, 2018
Pulse...A Good read
Pulse had me right off the bat. The folks involved are all different but likable characters in their own ways. Good plot but ends where things are just getting exciting.
Pulse had me right off the bat. The folks involved are all different but likable characters in their own ways. Good plot but ends where things are just getting exciting.
January 20, 2018
Timely and mind blowing theme we all must read
Every American should wake up and convince themselves that we are around the corner for an EMP event
This story is an eye opener and I can’t wait for the plot to continue
Fast read
Every American should wake up and convince themselves that we are around the corner for an EMP event
This story is an eye opener and I can’t wait for the plot to continue
Fast read
January 26, 2018
Likeable characters
Good apocalyptic fiction story. The characters are likeable. The story moves quickly and makes you want to keep reading to see what happens. My only complaint is that it's hard to believe many would turn into monsters the very first day.
Good apocalyptic fiction story. The characters are likeable. The story moves quickly and makes you want to keep reading to see what happens. My only complaint is that it's hard to believe many would turn into monsters the very first day.
May 18, 2018
A pretty decent book in this genre which I have thoroughly enjoyed. The description of an EMP weapon effect is very accurate. I have the next book in my library and am looking forward to reading it very soon.
November 12, 2017
Enjoyed this
And I would recommend to other EMP and post-apocalypse fans.
I will read the second book when it comes out.
And I would recommend to other EMP and post-apocalypse fans.
I will read the second book when it comes out.
November 17, 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.
November 24, 2017
I'll be looking for the next book in the series!
November 29, 2017
Great book, looking forward to the next one.
This is the only genre I read and it was good. Really enjoyed the story and writing, hope part 2 is out soon.
This is the only genre I read and it was good. Really enjoyed the story and writing, hope part 2 is out soon.
December 7, 2017
Good read.
Gave it 4 stars because the story had a nice flow. It was easy to follow. Look forward to the next book.
Gave it 4 stars because the story had a nice flow. It was easy to follow. Look forward to the next book.
December 15, 2017
False
Altho it says book one it really is not a book. It is merely the first installment of a story. The end leaves you hanging.
Altho it says book one it really is not a book. It is merely the first installment of a story. The end leaves you hanging.
February 1, 2018
Decent beginning of a book.
Decent beginning of a book, I dislike how they seem to want to make one story into three books. Reminds me of the old b western serials.
Decent beginning of a book, I dislike how they seem to want to make one story into three books. Reminds me of the old b western serials.
May 23, 2018
Nowadays novel
Now that North Korea seems to want the peace and leave the nuclear weapons behind; this book turns in a very interesting option
Now that North Korea seems to want the peace and leave the nuclear weapons behind; this book turns in a very interesting option
November 20, 2017
Kind of short, dumb story, not going to read this series anymore.
December 5, 2017
Truly a great read
I guess this must be a good, well written, exciting book! ! Since I have read it twice! And the bad language. Isnty there. Believe it or not, the story doesn't suffer for the lack of it. The people therein find a way to help each other. And I'll probably read it a third time. The author has write a unique story. Thanks!
I guess this must be a good, well written, exciting book! ! Since I have read it twice! And the bad language. Isnty there. Believe it or not, the story doesn't suffer for the lack of it. The people therein find a way to help each other. And I'll probably read it a third time. The author has write a unique story. Thanks!
May 21, 2018
I hate cliffhangers!!!
Insecure authors trying to ensure more sales and dividing a novel to appear cheaper but readers aren't dumb. I hate cliffhangers.
Insecure authors trying to ensure more sales and dividing a novel to appear cheaper but readers aren't dumb. I hate cliffhangers.
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