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The Hidden Survivor
Glen Carter had it a wife, a family, a thriving medical practice … until tragedy struck and the life he once adored was nothing more than a heartbreaking memory. With few resources and little knowledge of how to survive without the conveniences of modern life, he dissolves into the woods, where he finds forgiveness and embraces life off the grid. Then, once again, his life is upended … An impending solar storm threatens the earth, but governing bodies have opted to keep that information close to the vest. But their attempts fail. The storm devastates the electrical grids and leaves the world in chaos. That is, everyone except Glen … for now.
174 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 24, 2018
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May 17, 2020
My brow hurts from being furrowed for most of this book. The main character is an emotionally broken man, hiding from the world...not uncommon in the genre. At first, he seems to be unaware that there is a disaster and only went to town because the power was out for a week. Later in the book (in an annoying flashback), he had a HAM radio and was aware of an impending solar event so did know what was going to happen. There was some very confusing back and forth in time between his episodes with Margaret and her son and then with the three people attacked by a bear. I could not even understand the point of the Margaret story as it ended and then ... nothing. The three people he helped admitted they were going to rob and kill him and even though they failed to be truthful later, he continued to help them as though they were all good friends (so yeah, Glen is kind of dense). In the second half the book, the author gave up all pretense of segue. The various plots among the characters that were now separated were just a paragraph change and I had trouble even following some of it. I only gave it 2 stars because I managed to finish it but won't continue. The only character I ended up caring about was the fox near the cabin and I think she will be fine.
March 9, 2019
Odd Flow
The storyline was good, though barely original. I thought Glen was supposed to be unpracticed on how to live in survival mode? Hunting and surviving are two different things. But that wasn’t important, and the explanations made sense.
The bad part about the book is that the author apparently forgot how he explained some things and they did not match up with what happened later in the book. The relationship between the 3 visitors, for example. When we first meet them, they say they did not know each other before. Yet, it later becomes clear that Mia and Sally knew each other.
Also, some of the storylines were not well developed and were very confusing. The who part about the mother & her child, for one, I was completely lost for a bit there, because the story line of the 3 visitors had only just begun when it was abruptly interrupted dropped for the story of Margaret and her kid. Also, near the end, the author was just going back and forth between “scenes” involving Glen and scenes involving the 3, with no good transition. He could have at least put a ~ in between if he wasn’t going to start a new chapter. He also confused characters a couple times: “Glen and Sally went left, and Glen and Mia went right...”. A really elementary mistake. Sucky editor, apparently.
With all this said, the storyline was enough that it kept my interest. So, I’ll read the next book and hope the author has improved. Still not even as bad as Jacqueline Druga.
The storyline was good, though barely original. I thought Glen was supposed to be unpracticed on how to live in survival mode? Hunting and surviving are two different things. But that wasn’t important, and the explanations made sense.
The bad part about the book is that the author apparently forgot how he explained some things and they did not match up with what happened later in the book. The relationship between the 3 visitors, for example. When we first meet them, they say they did not know each other before. Yet, it later becomes clear that Mia and Sally knew each other.
Also, some of the storylines were not well developed and were very confusing. The who part about the mother & her child, for one, I was completely lost for a bit there, because the story line of the 3 visitors had only just begun when it was abruptly interrupted dropped for the story of Margaret and her kid. Also, near the end, the author was just going back and forth between “scenes” involving Glen and scenes involving the 3, with no good transition. He could have at least put a ~ in between if he wasn’t going to start a new chapter. He also confused characters a couple times: “Glen and Sally went left, and Glen and Mia went right...”. A really elementary mistake. Sucky editor, apparently.
With all this said, the storyline was enough that it kept my interest. So, I’ll read the next book and hope the author has improved. Still not even as bad as Jacqueline Druga.
October 31, 2018
Emp...
The characters in a book makes it readable. Well written characters make it enjoyable. I love the post apocalyptic genre. Emps, zombies, whatever.
Glen is a surgeon who has lost his family. The emp occurs while he is hidden in a cabin in the mountains. Of course, everything & everybody goes wacky...Christian, Mia & Sally are desperate people breaking into others homes, stealing anything that can help them survive. Unfortunately they run into Glen. They were meant to rob him & dispose of him, but they wind up with a medical emergency.
All this leads to a need for antibiotics. Which also leads to a town run by a fella named Terror. He's not very nice.
An enjoyable read which I would recommend to anyone who loves a good story! Can't wait for the next...😁
The characters in a book makes it readable. Well written characters make it enjoyable. I love the post apocalyptic genre. Emps, zombies, whatever.
Glen is a surgeon who has lost his family. The emp occurs while he is hidden in a cabin in the mountains. Of course, everything & everybody goes wacky...Christian, Mia & Sally are desperate people breaking into others homes, stealing anything that can help them survive. Unfortunately they run into Glen. They were meant to rob him & dispose of him, but they wind up with a medical emergency.
All this leads to a need for antibiotics. Which also leads to a town run by a fella named Terror. He's not very nice.
An enjoyable read which I would recommend to anyone who loves a good story! Can't wait for the next...😁
March 17, 2019
I enjoyed the book, although I backtracked a few Tims because I got lost, but it wasn’t me, it was the writer. A good book but lots of mistakes.
Glen had no clue there was no power, but later he was listening to the radio everyday until the grid went down
The 3 “visitors” met at a shelter, but later went to school together.
He mentions that he has had no contact except Margaret, that he skips over as inconsequential, but later turns it into a long time stay and a burgeoning romance. Yet when the 3 arrive, which has to be shortly later if she stayed that long, he had been alone all along.
Based on where they locked Glen up it’s in a few locations, since once he is unconscious, once he walks and has a 15 minute conversation to get back there and then he’s right in the front of the place near the shooting at the gate. although it’s the same place, but it can’t be close to everything.
And it looked like the writer knew he needed more words so in the last 1/3 of the added them all and jumped from past to present writing about 5 different groups of people with not even a couple of blank lines between viewpoints
Still, it had characters that made you want to hear what happened to them, so not bad.
Glen had no clue there was no power, but later he was listening to the radio everyday until the grid went down
The 3 “visitors” met at a shelter, but later went to school together.
He mentions that he has had no contact except Margaret, that he skips over as inconsequential, but later turns it into a long time stay and a burgeoning romance. Yet when the 3 arrive, which has to be shortly later if she stayed that long, he had been alone all along.
Based on where they locked Glen up it’s in a few locations, since once he is unconscious, once he walks and has a 15 minute conversation to get back there and then he’s right in the front of the place near the shooting at the gate. although it’s the same place, but it can’t be close to everything.
And it looked like the writer knew he needed more words so in the last 1/3 of the added them all and jumped from past to present writing about 5 different groups of people with not even a couple of blank lines between viewpoints
Still, it had characters that made you want to hear what happened to them, so not bad.
August 16, 2018
Surviving is the only option!
Very well written story that kept me interested. I anxious to continue with the next book. As with all these types of stories, there are many helpful and informative ways to survive. Always to be alert and do whatsoever must be done with as much humanity as possible.
Very well written story that kept me interested. I anxious to continue with the next book. As with all these types of stories, there are many helpful and informative ways to survive. Always to be alert and do whatsoever must be done with as much humanity as possible.
December 9, 2018
Start of a post apocalyptic drama
A surgeon who withdrew from society discovers that an EMP has ended civilization. He struggles with doing the right thing or remaining a recluse.
The content is good, but the scenes change abruptly. So far it is well enough written that I will continue with the series.
A surgeon who withdrew from society discovers that an EMP has ended civilization. He struggles with doing the right thing or remaining a recluse.
The content is good, but the scenes change abruptly. So far it is well enough written that I will continue with the series.
July 7, 2018
Interesting read
I like the doctor character, as well as the miscreants that appeared on his doorstep. I didn’t like that the book ended in a cliffhanger. I never like cliffhangers. If feels like a cheap trick to sell the next book or episode.
I like the doctor character, as well as the miscreants that appeared on his doorstep. I didn’t like that the book ended in a cliffhanger. I never like cliffhangers. If feels like a cheap trick to sell the next book or episode.
July 26, 2018
Really interesting storyline
The characters in this book just become so real that I got attached and am now ready to read the next book.
I look forward to following along as they make their journey.
I think you will too.
The characters in this book just become so real that I got attached and am now ready to read the next book.
I look forward to following along as they make their journey.
I think you will too.
August 21, 2018
Survivors of the EMP
Being a DR you are all way in need . The World can go to help . But it is good to have a DR around . And it is so easy to lose Humanity . And to know the good form the bad .😊
Being a DR you are all way in need . The World can go to help . But it is good to have a DR around . And it is so easy to lose Humanity . And to know the good form the bad .😊
September 9, 2018
The Hurt Never Goes way
After losing his wife and son, a dr. Drops off the grid and lives in a cabin in upper Michigan. He doesn't realize what has happened in the world. He's about to find out.
After losing his wife and son, a dr. Drops off the grid and lives in a cabin in upper Michigan. He doesn't realize what has happened in the world. He's about to find out.
December 29, 2018
Okish
Good premise but it tended to jump around a lot. A couple of major discrepancies between the start and rest of the story lets it down a lot too. Lack of chapters and similar names is confusing as well. Keep trying tho,, the ideas behind the story are solid.
Good premise but it tended to jump around a lot. A couple of major discrepancies between the start and rest of the story lets it down a lot too. Lack of chapters and similar names is confusing as well. Keep trying tho,, the ideas behind the story are solid.
January 27, 2019
Great start
This is a different format for a post-apocalyptic novel. The main characters are not preppers and are just struggling with staying alive while clinging to their humanity.
This is a different format for a post-apocalyptic novel. The main characters are not preppers and are just struggling with staying alive while clinging to their humanity.
April 15, 2024
Very good story
This story has a lot to offer, good characters and well described scenario. I enjoyed following along, getting wrapped up in it and looking forward to the next episode. Worth reading!
This story has a lot to offer, good characters and well described scenario. I enjoyed following along, getting wrapped up in it and looking forward to the next episode. Worth reading!
April 13, 2025
I didn't know...
The book was excellent, as far as it went. Then it just stopped, right in the middle of the story. I would have given it 5 stars, but I feel cheated for not knowing it was just a first part.
The book was excellent, as far as it went. Then it just stopped, right in the middle of the story. I would have given it 5 stars, but I feel cheated for not knowing it was just a first part.
June 21, 2018
Good read
I almost didn't read this book because of a bad review. I'm really glad I ignored the review and read it. It's a really good book.
I almost didn't read this book because of a bad review. I'm really glad I ignored the review and read it. It's a really good book.
July 6, 2018
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.
July 30, 2018
Interesting
New way to think about TSHTF. I like the way it is wrote. Will continue to read the series. Enjoyed
New way to think about TSHTF. I like the way it is wrote. Will continue to read the series. Enjoyed
August 10, 2018
Good read
I love EMP stories and I enjoyed the scenario that brought this one about. Characters could have more backstory but I will be reading book 2 so we shall see.
I love EMP stories and I enjoyed the scenario that brought this one about. Characters could have more backstory but I will be reading book 2 so we shall see.
August 13, 2018
So good what will this author compulsive next
Has held my interest since the beginning. Can't wait to read more. It must get better, if possible. The other is so real.
Has held my interest since the beginning. Can't wait to read more. It must get better, if possible. The other is so real.
September 5, 2018
When a brain surgeon loses his family and can't life as he has known it he retreats to the life of a hermit. Even after an EMP he stays as a hermit until life comes to him with the intent to kill!
September 17, 2018
Good Read
This is a good read. The characters are interesting and I'm looking forward to reading book 2 to see how they survive.
This is a good read. The characters are interesting and I'm looking forward to reading book 2 to see how they survive.
October 19, 2018
Interesting story
This plot is keeping o interest so.far but moving rather slowly. Perhaps the second book.Will get moving along. Hopefully it will.
This plot is keeping o interest so.far but moving rather slowly. Perhaps the second book.Will get moving along. Hopefully it will.
October 19, 2018
Good read
A little bit to much filler words. Other than that it is a great book, can't wait to read the rest of the books
A little bit to much filler words. Other than that it is a great book, can't wait to read the rest of the books
March 31, 2019
Great job thank you for the action starting number two now
Real nice read re commend it
Looking forward to reading this rest of the series have enjoyed the story line
Real nice read re commend it
Looking forward to reading this rest of the series have enjoyed the story line
June 10, 2019
Hiding out
Enjoyable book take a chance and read it you will like it, I promise you will not be sorry. Thanks
Enjoyable book take a chance and read it you will like it, I promise you will not be sorry. Thanks
July 18, 2019
The Hidden Survivor review
The idden Survivor is the first fast paced post apocalyptic EMP survival book in this series written by author Connor McCoy.
The idden Survivor is the first fast paced post apocalyptic EMP survival book in this series written by author Connor McCoy.
April 11, 2021
Hidden Survivor
The Hidden Survivor: an Electric Magnetic Pulse( EMP). This book is easy to read. The Characters are believable. The plot is very believable.
The Hidden Survivor: an Electric Magnetic Pulse( EMP). This book is easy to read. The Characters are believable. The plot is very believable.
June 3, 2021
Escape past
Glen couldn't escape himself no matter how long he was out of society. Will he be able to ever relate to the new society. Can't wait to read the next book.
Glen couldn't escape himself no matter how long he was out of society. Will he be able to ever relate to the new society. Can't wait to read the next book.
September 11, 2021
Disappointing
A book should have a conclusion, not set you up to buy another book in a series. I guess this is the new trend :(
A book should have a conclusion, not set you up to buy another book in a series. I guess this is the new trend :(
October 22, 2021
Too much talking
Preachy, and long winded in some areas. It lacked cohesion in the story line. Kinda went back, forward, and sideways. Disappointed that it ended in a cliff hanger.
Preachy, and long winded in some areas. It lacked cohesion in the story line. Kinda went back, forward, and sideways. Disappointed that it ended in a cliff hanger.
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