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EMP Survival in a Powerless World #2, 4
Lights Out Super Boxset: EMP Survival in a Powerless World
Surviving the Collapse
Captain Kate Holloway moved her family to New York to start over, and break the barriers that her work had created. But when an EMP brings New York to its knees, Kate must fight to survive amid the terror descending upon the city and rescue her family.
Static
Millions of citizens have been thrust into the unknown, breeding fear into the minds and souls of those seeking to survive. Wren Burton, an architect from Chicago, has been engulfed by the chaotic aftermath of an EMP blast. Her family is injured. The enemy is unknown. And help is nowhere to be found.
Captain Kate Holloway moved her family to New York to start over, and break the barriers that her work had created. But when an EMP brings New York to its knees, Kate must fight to survive amid the terror descending upon the city and rescue her family.
Static
Millions of citizens have been thrust into the unknown, breeding fear into the minds and souls of those seeking to survive. Wren Burton, an architect from Chicago, has been engulfed by the chaotic aftermath of an EMP blast. Her family is injured. The enemy is unknown. And help is nowhere to be found.
753 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2017
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James Hunt
167 books229 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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November 28, 2017
This is a 2 series 6 book set currently available on sale at Amazon for 99 cents! Go grab them now! I read ALL six books in TWO days! I could not put them down! Twists and turns and great plot! Great characters too!
Imagine how people would be and what life would be like if the entire power grid went down everywhere for a very long time!!!
Imagine how people would be and what life would be like if the entire power grid went down everywhere for a very long time!!!
December 7, 2017
Lights Out Super Box-set: EMP Survival in a Powerless World
Surviving the Collapse: In this first volume our protagonist Captain Kate Hillman, an airline pilot finds herself stranded in New York due to an engine failure. Soon after, the lights went out. The story chronicles not only Kate’s survival, but her efforts to save others. With her husband and prepper friend they faced a large group of escaped convicts who were determined to take everything and everyone they came across. To make matters more interesting and worse for Kate, the band of criminals was led by her ex who was serving a life sentence for killing police during a robbery. Excellent writing and wonderful narration made for an interesting and exciting listen.
Static: In this second volume our protagonist Wren Burton, an architect in Chicago finds herself in the midst of a terrorist initiated grid down situation after being involved in an auto accident with her two young children. Kate heads to the nearest hospital due to one of her children being injured in the accident. While recuperating in recovery terrorists assault the hospital and begin shooting at everything that moves. Wren and children make their way to ICU, which has a reinforced security door. Being an architect and having experience with hospital construction helps Wren make important decisions throughout the crisis. The story details an exciting cat and mouse hunt through the hospital, survivors looking for safety and an escape out while avoiding the terrorists. Escaping to a community which they believed safe becomes a whole new experience in terror for Wren and her family. Fast paced action and decent writing make the story fly by. A different narrator, one with more emotion, would be very helpful and greatly appreciated.
Surviving the Collapse: In this first volume our protagonist Captain Kate Hillman, an airline pilot finds herself stranded in New York due to an engine failure. Soon after, the lights went out. The story chronicles not only Kate’s survival, but her efforts to save others. With her husband and prepper friend they faced a large group of escaped convicts who were determined to take everything and everyone they came across. To make matters more interesting and worse for Kate, the band of criminals was led by her ex who was serving a life sentence for killing police during a robbery. Excellent writing and wonderful narration made for an interesting and exciting listen.
Static: In this second volume our protagonist Wren Burton, an architect in Chicago finds herself in the midst of a terrorist initiated grid down situation after being involved in an auto accident with her two young children. Kate heads to the nearest hospital due to one of her children being injured in the accident. While recuperating in recovery terrorists assault the hospital and begin shooting at everything that moves. Wren and children make their way to ICU, which has a reinforced security door. Being an architect and having experience with hospital construction helps Wren make important decisions throughout the crisis. The story details an exciting cat and mouse hunt through the hospital, survivors looking for safety and an escape out while avoiding the terrorists. Escaping to a community which they believed safe becomes a whole new experience in terror for Wren and her family. Fast paced action and decent writing make the story fly by. A different narrator, one with more emotion, would be very helpful and greatly appreciated.
November 30, 2017
A page turner. Fiction.......or is it our future????
Well written and thought provoking. Would you be ready if the USA was attacked?. How long would your snow storm or hurricane provisions last? What if the lights never came back on? Where would you run to for long term shelter? Do you have survival skills? Have you taken your family camping? Do they know how to fish? Can they handle a gun or rifle? Do you know and are you prepared with a proper first aide kit that contains more than Band-Aids and aspirin? Do you have a plan of where your family will meet if disaster strikes and cell phones won't work? This will wake you up and start you thinking how to prepare for and survive the "What ifs".
Well written and thought provoking. Would you be ready if the USA was attacked?. How long would your snow storm or hurricane provisions last? What if the lights never came back on? Where would you run to for long term shelter? Do you have survival skills? Have you taken your family camping? Do they know how to fish? Can they handle a gun or rifle? Do you know and are you prepared with a proper first aide kit that contains more than Band-Aids and aspirin? Do you have a plan of where your family will meet if disaster strikes and cell phones won't work? This will wake you up and start you thinking how to prepare for and survive the "What ifs".
March 29, 2018
I loved this story the first time I listened to it on audio, when I bought ‘The Pulse’ Box set.
I was more than surprised and disappointed when I bought this series believing I was purchasing a sequel only to discover it was exactly the same book.
While I do recommend the story, I don’t recommend purchasing more than one of the ‘box sets’ unless you purchase them from a place where you know you can get a refund if you find you’ve purchased the same book under a different name.
I found this cheeky in all honesty. Perhaps I missed a warning label or some fine print in the blurb before I purchased the two of them together. If so, then I apologise for leaving a low rating review.
I was more than surprised and disappointed when I bought this series believing I was purchasing a sequel only to discover it was exactly the same book.
While I do recommend the story, I don’t recommend purchasing more than one of the ‘box sets’ unless you purchase them from a place where you know you can get a refund if you find you’ve purchased the same book under a different name.
I found this cheeky in all honesty. Perhaps I missed a warning label or some fine print in the blurb before I purchased the two of them together. If so, then I apologise for leaving a low rating review.
November 13, 2017
These books follow several stories of people in various areas who are affected by an EMP and the slaughter of Americans on the streets of the East Coast and in Chicago. The stories surround strong resilient women who will go through hell and back to save their children and family. These are women who have already become successful despite having poor beginnings. Their inner strength and talents help them survive and face unmentionable odds successfully.
February 15, 2018
The 5 book set
Loved it and look forward to findng out more about the two families!I love that both women were strong in many ways and fought for their families. Very different viewpoint in a genre I love! P!ease keep writing and send me updates of sequels and new ventures! Thank you James for catering to the female heros! My email is nancy33950@yahoo.com for any writers you like and any suggestions of your preferred reads.
Loved it and look forward to findng out more about the two families!I love that both women were strong in many ways and fought for their families. Very different viewpoint in a genre I love! P!ease keep writing and send me updates of sequels and new ventures! Thank you James for catering to the female heros! My email is nancy33950@yahoo.com for any writers you like and any suggestions of your preferred reads.
August 7, 2019
It was realistic approach to what could happen to the population after a nuclear event that release a large EMP strike, Reliable communication is need in our present use of electronic control. I wonder if the results to the characters in this story are possible in our current society. Being a bit of a nerd I read the story with an open mind and enjoyed it. Mr. Hunt writes stories I like so that inspired me to read the set of books.
May 28, 2018
Lights not out!
I absolutely enjoyed both stories in this box set! I never wanted to turn out the lights to stop reading! Two strong heroines and an engaging and educational tale of possible scenarios in the future. I highly recommend this t talented author, James Hunt and look forward to 'reading more books.
I absolutely enjoyed both stories in this box set! I never wanted to turn out the lights to stop reading! Two strong heroines and an engaging and educational tale of possible scenarios in the future. I highly recommend this t talented author, James Hunt and look forward to 'reading more books.
November 3, 2017
Great stories
I really loved these stories. The lead characters are strong women who will do anything for their families. They do not wait to be rescued they lead the efforts to survive. Excellent!
I really loved these stories. The lead characters are strong women who will do anything for their families. They do not wait to be rescued they lead the efforts to survive. Excellent!
November 19, 2017
Intense struggles of a woman and her 3kids
When terrorists attack Chicago Wren is not prepared. She is an emotional, impulsive woman but strong and brave. She manages to save herself and survive the new reality. Interesting story but I would have written the ending differently.
When terrorists attack Chicago Wren is not prepared. She is an emotional, impulsive woman but strong and brave. She manages to save herself and survive the new reality. Interesting story but I would have written the ending differently.
December 4, 2017
It is a twofer. .
The first book was a new one for me. Enjoyed it. The second book I read before. I reread it too. Both were a good read.
Lesson learned: No matter the situation, always be prepared. Enjoy the books as much as I.
The first book was a new one for me. Enjoyed it. The second book I read before. I reread it too. Both were a good read.
Lesson learned: No matter the situation, always be prepared. Enjoy the books as much as I.
December 4, 2017
Great Read
I thoroughly enjoyed these stories. They had good pace and enough twists and turns to keep me reading, not wanting to put it down because the next good bit had to be just one sentence, one paragraph away.
I thoroughly enjoyed these stories. They had good pace and enough twists and turns to keep me reading, not wanting to put it down because the next good bit had to be just one sentence, one paragraph away.
April 6, 2018
EMP story
It’s hard to determine whether or not a free book is worth my time. This one is and it’s one that lingers as I roll it around in my head. The only reason for four stars is grammatical errors.
It’s hard to determine whether or not a free book is worth my time. This one is and it’s one that lingers as I roll it around in my head. The only reason for four stars is grammatical errors.
August 2, 2018
A great and thrilling read that had me continuously turning the pages
The writing was in such a way that you feel the environments. Attach to the characters. The thrill of finding out what would happen on the next page truly made it hard to put down
The writing was in such a way that you feel the environments. Attach to the characters. The thrill of finding out what would happen on the next page truly made it hard to put down
September 4, 2019
This was a thrilling and chilling read of what could happen during a terrorist attack that crippled the United States. It seemed very realistic and plausible and the attention to detail was impeccable. New fan.
December 10, 2019
Fantastic
I highly recommend this series EMP Survival! James Hunt has a way of writing that draws you into the characters and you can't help but to become a part of it. Warning..there is strong language. Enjoy the journey!
I highly recommend this series EMP Survival! James Hunt has a way of writing that draws you into the characters and you can't help but to become a part of it. Warning..there is strong language. Enjoy the journey!
November 6, 2017
very good
November 7, 2017
This was a reread for me. Loved them just as much this time around. Would love to see what happens next!
December 12, 2017
Great read.
I loved the strong female characters. Going to recommend to all my friends. Will read everything this author has to offer.
I loved the strong female characters. Going to recommend to all my friends. Will read everything this author has to offer.
December 19, 2017
Excellent....great book!
March 9, 2018
Lights out
Great set of books. Action from start to finish. One of the characters was a little unbelievable went by the name Wren.
Great set of books. Action from start to finish. One of the characters was a little unbelievable went by the name Wren.
March 27, 2018
Awesome read.
It's a well written story of a family who was unprepared when things go bad. It will take you on a ride of survival!
It's a well written story of a family who was unprepared when things go bad. It will take you on a ride of survival!
April 23, 2018
Entertaining
Enjoyed reading the stories. Strong characters overcoming evil always makes for enjoyable reading. Keep publishing more books like this. Thanks.
Enjoyed reading the stories. Strong characters overcoming evil always makes for enjoyable reading. Keep publishing more books like this. Thanks.
April 28, 2018
An amazing read
Amazing, was glued from start to finish. Lights Out would be an amazing film. Look forward to reading more of your books
Amazing, was glued from start to finish. Lights Out would be an amazing film. Look forward to reading more of your books
September 5, 2018
Excellent
It was absolutely a book I could not out down! Fast pace! I enjoyed reading it and look forward to reading more from this author.
It was absolutely a book I could not out down! Fast pace! I enjoyed reading it and look forward to reading more from this author.
October 3, 2018
Great story
Just what would happen if an emp strike would hit our country. I for one would not be prepared. A man in New York was. This is his story.
Just what would happen if an emp strike would hit our country. I for one would not be prepared. A man in New York was. This is his story.
December 29, 2018
The attack
Wren is a wonderful character that shows strenght. She finds her children and begins a fight for their lives and her own.
Wren is a wonderful character that shows strenght. She finds her children and begins a fight for their lives and her own.
April 14, 2019
Good read
Good read and easy to put down and pick it up where you left off. I would recommend this book to all readers.
Good read and easy to put down and pick it up where you left off. I would recommend this book to all readers.
October 1, 2019
Engaging read.
Found 8t hard to put down. If ever there's a good story to be told, I think you've locked in the recipe.
Found 8t hard to put down. If ever there's a good story to be told, I think you've locked in the recipe.
August 27, 2020
Excellent series. Enjoyed the characters. Wonder if I could have done as well.
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