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Aftermath: EMP Post Apocalyptic Fiction- Book 1
Less than twenty-four hours after an EMP blast shuts down the east coast, good natured psychologist Naomi Baxter and her family escape the fallen city of Philadelphia. They head toward Virginia to connect with Naomi’s estranged brother—an ex-Navy Seal/doomsday prepper. However, countless dangers, bandits and unrelenting winter weather turn the three hundred mile trek into a deadly endeavor. Working along side the illusive Ryan family—near strangers she rescued from Philly, Naomi must overcome countless obstacles while choosing between the needs of her family and the collective group.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 16, 2018
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September 1, 2019
After a long very dangerous journey they reach the remote cabin of Naomi Baxter's brother.
Naomi, her husband Calvin, daughter Trinity and the entire Ryan family consisting of the elderly disabled father-3 brothers, his sons-1 sister-in-law and 16-year-old Becca the ex-Navy Seal is less than welcoming until Naomi convinces him to let them all into his fortified compound and two-story home.
The blended group soon learn that their salvation comes with a price but as time goes on everyone falls into a working rhythm with each other.
Then illness befalls the group at which time brother Allen, his relatives the Baxter family and the Ryan family find themselves at odds as well as in dire need of medicines unavailable to them.
The worst however is looming in the near future and as that time approaches this story becomes wrought with tension which of course ends in a cliffhanger to be picked up in the next book and the last of the particular series featuring these characters.
Naomi, her husband Calvin, daughter Trinity and the entire Ryan family consisting of the elderly disabled father-3 brothers, his sons-1 sister-in-law and 16-year-old Becca the ex-Navy Seal is less than welcoming until Naomi convinces him to let them all into his fortified compound and two-story home.
The blended group soon learn that their salvation comes with a price but as time goes on everyone falls into a working rhythm with each other.
Then illness befalls the group at which time brother Allen, his relatives the Baxter family and the Ryan family find themselves at odds as well as in dire need of medicines unavailable to them.
The worst however is looming in the near future and as that time approaches this story becomes wrought with tension which of course ends in a cliffhanger to be picked up in the next book and the last of the particular series featuring these characters.
April 29, 2018
Did not finish
The mispelled words, improper use of verbs and pronouns, sentences that were put together with the wrong words, i just couldn't. One or two mistakes would be annoying but in this book, over the top. May have been a good book, but it wasn't worth struggling through all the mistakes to find out. Get a proofreader or friend who is acquainted with grammar and try again.
The mispelled words, improper use of verbs and pronouns, sentences that were put together with the wrong words, i just couldn't. One or two mistakes would be annoying but in this book, over the top. May have been a good book, but it wasn't worth struggling through all the mistakes to find out. Get a proofreader or friend who is acquainted with grammar and try again.
May 17, 2018
My rating of three stars is being generous. There is entirely too many mistakes in sentence structure and action sequence. The characters need to get with the program and get tough. The character of Naomi is such a pansy that she needs to be left outside the compound for anyone that wants to take her and make her realize that the world has changed. I don't know who edited this book but they should not be allowed to edit anything more important than the liner on the bottom o a bird cage.
May 23, 2018
Not a Typical Apocalypse
As one might expect, a family running for their lives has many lessons in life. This family is no exception. Being a caring and kind people doesn't bode well for them! Will they become another statistic is hard to say. When the second book comes out we may just find a terrible end for all.
As one might expect, a family running for their lives has many lessons in life. This family is no exception. Being a caring and kind people doesn't bode well for them! Will they become another statistic is hard to say. When the second book comes out we may just find a terrible end for all.
December 31, 2018
Good story, poor writing
Badly needs a proofreader/editor. Engaging characters, gripping situations described by a writer who has no understanding of grammar, syntax, proper use of verb tenses, or use of common words and phrases. Book offers a prequel via useless links that do not deliver on the promise and starts the reader off with negative feelings.
Badly needs a proofreader/editor. Engaging characters, gripping situations described by a writer who has no understanding of grammar, syntax, proper use of verb tenses, or use of common words and phrases. Book offers a prequel via useless links that do not deliver on the promise and starts the reader off with negative feelings.
April 25, 2018
Aftermath
Enjoyed the book. Naomi drove me insane. Spoiler alert. She is a bleeding heart liberal who knows how to use weapons. Her Dudley Do Right mentality drove e me insane. Loved Allen. Conner May surprise us. Looking forward to reading Book 2.
Enjoyed the book. Naomi drove me insane. Spoiler alert. She is a bleeding heart liberal who knows how to use weapons. Her Dudley Do Right mentality drove e me insane. Loved Allen. Conner May surprise us. Looking forward to reading Book 2.
April 26, 2018
Good read. Tells the story of what happens, when society falls into chaos.
Good character building throughout the tale. You are kept immersed in the story and pulling for the families to resolve differences and prevail over long odds.
Good character building throughout the tale. You are kept immersed in the story and pulling for the families to resolve differences and prevail over long odds.
April 28, 2018
Great
Excellent story. Had me hanging and second guessing what I thought would happened. And then it ended in a cliff hanger. grrrrrrr now I have to wait to read the next installment!
Excellent story. Had me hanging and second guessing what I thought would happened. And then it ended in a cliff hanger. grrrrrrr now I have to wait to read the next installment!
September 20, 2018
Rose
J.S.Donovan knows how put together suspense and horror in the pages of a book! As a family brings friends to a family home to survive the apocalypse they fight for survival and fight with each other. The only problem with is story was the typing.
J.S.Donovan knows how put together suspense and horror in the pages of a book! As a family brings friends to a family home to survive the apocalypse they fight for survival and fight with each other. The only problem with is story was the typing.
April 21, 2018
Cool
This story really has me hooked. Our group made it out of the city to a safe house in the country. But is it really safe? I can't wait to buy the next book in this series.
This story really has me hooked. Our group made it out of the city to a safe house in the country. But is it really safe? I can't wait to buy the next book in this series.
May 3, 2018
I give 4 stars due to some subject matter. An adrenaline rush that ends with a cliffhanger so be warned.
May 18, 2018
The storyline was good and I really enjoyed that. However, it was a struggle to look past all the spelling and grammar mistakes.
May 31, 2018
It was OK. I thought it dragged a bit but it is just my option.
June 21, 2018
Aftermath Book 1 review
Aftermath Book 1 continues this post apocalyptic EMP story written by author J. S. Donovan. I really didn't like the characters very much.
Aftermath Book 1 continues this post apocalyptic EMP story written by author J. S. Donovan. I really didn't like the characters very much.
June 24, 2018
Interesting book
Not what I was expecting but I enjoyed reading the book. Aftermath is very entertaining and there were some unexpected developments that occur in the story!
Not what I was expecting but I enjoyed reading the book. Aftermath is very entertaining and there were some unexpected developments that occur in the story!
August 20, 2018
very entertaining series-keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the book-very hard to put down
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