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Premonitions: Book 2: War
PUBLISHER'S Book 1 is now Amazon item number B07G28TKXC. Please search Amazon B07G28TKXC for Book 1 of this series. Thank you. Denise Armstrong and her family and friends were prepared to survive the economic collapse of the United States. Their preparations got them through a brutal winter and an attack by renegade thugs. Will their preparations help them survive the inevitable war that has come to the United States?
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2018
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March 9, 2024
a good read from a woman’s perspective.
Sometimes you have to listen to what your brain is telling you.
Being prepared is more than stuff. It’s also about knowledge and attitude.
Sometimes you have to listen to what your brain is telling you.
Being prepared is more than stuff. It’s also about knowledge and attitude.
August 16, 2019
This is the second and final book in this short apocalypse series and I enjoyed it. After having nightmares about an EMP wiping out their systems, Denise and the people at the farm decide to take precautions and protect what they can. They are also trying to add extra protection to the farm and their people, while trying to scavenge supplies they might need if they are taking in more people. The farm kids want to be trained as a home guard militia so they can contribute something constructive. An EMP does hit, targeting the military base at Fort Bragg. The General had already evacuated most of his people and equipment and they set off to the area around the farm where they can set up a new base at the airport and school, and start repairing nearby houses with help from the farm people to get civilians back into a new community. But with a sleeper cell working in the area and a possible traitor at the base, things could go south in a hurry.
This two book series focuses on building a community of friends in a disaster. The first book focused a lot on preparation as the economic collapse picked up speed. We saw the disaster unfold and saw the farm becoming a safe community, while facing the challenges of raiders and supplies. In this book we see the farm expanding as military allies come to the area. I enjoyed seeing the changes to the area and the emotional drama of the characters as good and bad things happened around them. These apocalypse authors are also not afraid to kill off a popular character, which I did curse the author for doing in this book! My only complaint is that we never got to see the war outside of the town. We hear snippets about the mad soldier in charge of the rebel forces and what he is doing to the innocent from afar but we don't see him and we are only told of his downfall in a second hand conversation so the book did fizzle out a bit. This series needed to be a trilogy to get a showdown between the good and bad guys! Although I didn't get that, I did like the books.
This two book series focuses on building a community of friends in a disaster. The first book focused a lot on preparation as the economic collapse picked up speed. We saw the disaster unfold and saw the farm becoming a safe community, while facing the challenges of raiders and supplies. In this book we see the farm expanding as military allies come to the area. I enjoyed seeing the changes to the area and the emotional drama of the characters as good and bad things happened around them. These apocalypse authors are also not afraid to kill off a popular character, which I did curse the author for doing in this book! My only complaint is that we never got to see the war outside of the town. We hear snippets about the mad soldier in charge of the rebel forces and what he is doing to the innocent from afar but we don't see him and we are only told of his downfall in a second hand conversation so the book did fizzle out a bit. This series needed to be a trilogy to get a showdown between the good and bad guys! Although I didn't get that, I did like the books.
December 12, 2023
While I enjoy reading about how people prepare for bad-times-to-come, things went a little too easily for the protagonist of this story and her followers. It was like the author had a fantasy of how she’d like her own future to play out and wrote it down in book form. Most of the characters were one-dimensional, including the main character. Rather like a Mary Sue, she had no flaws or false beliefs to overcome in order to reach her goal of surviving. Also, there was no romantic tension between the main character and her future love interest. I just couldn’t get behind the love aspect of the story, no matter how in-the-background it was meant to be. Also, in any well-written story, the antagonists (read “villains”) can be considered the heroes of their own story. Meaning, they have a real, solid code by which they live and well-thought-out reasons for believing that what they are doing is right. While the conclusions these villains draw may be/are often lamentable, there has to be a believable reason for why they follow the path they’re on. Here, however, they are (again) one-dimensional and just evil for the sake of having a bad guy in the story, rather like mustache-twirlers of the silent movie era. On top of this, the ending was rushed, as though the author got tired of writing and decided it was time to close out the story. All in all, the story was mediocre at best and not a satisfying read. 2-1/2 Stars.
August 3, 2018
Premonitions
Read both books and sorry that they ended,very good read ,in my opinion a 10 instead of a five. I would hope if anything like this would happen that people could become what these folks did,after all we do live in a great country and everyone needs to believe this and find there heart and love to survive. Well done!!
Read both books and sorry that they ended,very good read ,in my opinion a 10 instead of a five. I would hope if anything like this would happen that people could become what these folks did,after all we do live in a great country and everyone needs to believe this and find there heart and love to survive. Well done!!
August 5, 2018
Excellent book!
Well Diana Anderson, I am very pleased to have found your books! A different kind of story, and well written. A softer way of getting across things that can actually occur in our country. My hope is that books such as your two will be read by many folks and they will learn from them. Thank you for your energy and talent.
Well Diana Anderson, I am very pleased to have found your books! A different kind of story, and well written. A softer way of getting across things that can actually occur in our country. My hope is that books such as your two will be read by many folks and they will learn from them. Thank you for your energy and talent.
February 14, 2019
Real Americans
I love the post apocalyptic genre and I enjoyed reading these two stories about real community efforts, helping others, being prepared and fighting g for what's important! The details in these stories really got me thinking that it is possible to survive but also wonder at those who don't want to be a part of something bigger and more wonderful. Loved the story!
I love the post apocalyptic genre and I enjoyed reading these two stories about real community efforts, helping others, being prepared and fighting g for what's important! The details in these stories really got me thinking that it is possible to survive but also wonder at those who don't want to be a part of something bigger and more wonderful. Loved the story!
March 26, 2024
Just wow!
If you want to see the future, read this book. She naked it with how things will fall. The storyline was wonderful. This has been my top end of times book. And I've read pretty much all of them. It also showed me I'm not quite as prepared as I thought I was. 10 out of 10!!
If you want to see the future, read this book. She naked it with how things will fall. The storyline was wonderful. This has been my top end of times book. And I've read pretty much all of them. It also showed me I'm not quite as prepared as I thought I was. 10 out of 10!!
July 13, 2024
An excellent book!
I really enjoyed the characters and the way they interacted and respected each other. I also appreciate that it didn't start with an EMP. The financial collapse makes so much more sense to me. And finally, I really liked that the main characters were not a bunch of macho tough people, but just honest people doing their best.
I really enjoyed the characters and the way they interacted and respected each other. I also appreciate that it didn't start with an EMP. The financial collapse makes so much more sense to me. And finally, I really liked that the main characters were not a bunch of macho tough people, but just honest people doing their best.
August 9, 2018
Excellent Portrayal of Aftermath
This two-book series is an excellent portrayal of what life could be like after a major event, whether natural (hurricane, etc.) or man-made (EMP, etc.).
This two-book series is an excellent portrayal of what life could be like after a major event, whether natural (hurricane, etc.) or man-made (EMP, etc.).
August 24, 2018
Brilliant
I really like this two book series. So we'll written packed with information from beginning to end. Characters you wanted to follow. What do you think would happen today if our economy crashed? Reading this series have me insight and ideas.
I really like this two book series. So we'll written packed with information from beginning to end. Characters you wanted to follow. What do you think would happen today if our economy crashed? Reading this series have me insight and ideas.
August 26, 2018
Book 2
Nice ending. Enjoyed the storyline. Did not like reading day by day events. All it did was remind me to clean my house, cook, pick weeds in my garden and care for the animals.
The book was entertaining.
Nice ending. Enjoyed the storyline. Did not like reading day by day events. All it did was remind me to clean my house, cook, pick weeds in my garden and care for the animals.
The book was entertaining.
October 3, 2018
The right wins!
The preparations are a little much as you need to be rich to prepare. The character are too botch and we'll written. The conflicts are well thought out and interesting. Very satisfying read.
The preparations are a little much as you need to be rich to prepare. The character are too botch and we'll written. The conflicts are well thought out and interesting. Very satisfying read.
April 5, 2019
Good reading
I love the fact that Ms. Anderson can write without profanity. That was the reason for 5 stars. Like the first book this one lapsed into a lot of unnecessary information.
I love the fact that Ms. Anderson can write without profanity. That was the reason for 5 stars. Like the first book this one lapsed into a lot of unnecessary information.
May 10, 2019
How to put yourself to sleep..
I was really disappointed in this sequel. I want my money back. I have never been this disappointed in a sequel. I only bought the sequel because the first book was excellent. It is good for putting yourself to sleep!
I was really disappointed in this sequel. I want my money back. I have never been this disappointed in a sequel. I only bought the sequel because the first book was excellent. It is good for putting yourself to sleep!
June 29, 2019
A great conclusion to an interesting storyline
One of the best series that I have read. Both books should be read by everyone. A great storyline about what might happen in the near future. I highly recommend these two books.
One of the best series that I have read. Both books should be read by everyone. A great storyline about what might happen in the near future. I highly recommend these two books.
December 2, 2021
Excellent Read!
Reading this book was parallel to the times we are living in now. I fear we are headed in that direction already. I wish everyone would read this book! It was well written and not wordy. One of the best books I read.
Reading this book was parallel to the times we are living in now. I fear we are headed in that direction already. I wish everyone would read this book! It was well written and not wordy. One of the best books I read.
April 24, 2022
Great Series
I really love this series. Wonderful, hardworking characters.. Interesting storyline and lots of action plus great info for prepping. Can’t wait to read more by this author.
I really love this series. Wonderful, hardworking characters.. Interesting storyline and lots of action plus great info for prepping. Can’t wait to read more by this author.
November 15, 2023
really liked it
The first book I didn’t care for because it was very political in a negative way. This book, was very different in its political aspects. I enjoyed the story very much.
The first book I didn’t care for because it was very political in a negative way. This book, was very different in its political aspects. I enjoyed the story very much.
July 31, 2018
Love the story.
I loved the story but had a couple questions. What happened to Rachel the spy and what happened to the three German UN soldiers?
I loved the story but had a couple questions. What happened to Rachel the spy and what happened to the three German UN soldiers?
August 7, 2018
Great book
Enjoyed the story line the characters cane alive and how they had faith in each other would love to see a boom 20 yrs later
Enjoyed the story line the characters cane alive and how they had faith in each other would love to see a boom 20 yrs later
August 16, 2018
Great read
Excellent job of following the first book. Loved all the characters. No one person who is the ultimate hero. Everyone contributed.
Excellent job of following the first book. Loved all the characters. No one person who is the ultimate hero. Everyone contributed.
August 26, 2018
War review
War is the second excellent fast paced post apocalyptic book in the Premonitions series written by author Diana E. Anderson.
War is the second excellent fast paced post apocalyptic book in the Premonitions series written by author Diana E. Anderson.
August 30, 2018
Two great books
Read both of them back to back. I would highly recommend them both to anyone who enjoys TEOTWAWKI books. You won't be disappointed.
Read both of them back to back. I would highly recommend them both to anyone who enjoys TEOTWAWKI books. You won't be disappointed.
September 5, 2018
What would you do if civilization as we know it came to an end. At least some people made preparations.
September 10, 2018
FANTASTIC BOOK!!!
I really enjoyed reading this book,it had a great ending. I would like to read !ore from this author. Thanks!
I really enjoyed reading this book,it had a great ending. I would like to read !ore from this author. Thanks!
September 17, 2018
Great read.
I enjoyed this series. I liked the first one better by far but this was enjoyable as well. You'll like them too.
I enjoyed this series. I liked the first one better by far but this was enjoyable as well. You'll like them too.
September 23, 2018
I was disappointed in this book. it was all gossip. I guess if your into that sort of thing, this book would be fine for you.
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September 7, 2020I actually am not sure if I finished this one. I recall liking the first one but don't think I finished this one.
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August 13, 2022
Nice story line and people.
I truly loved the story line. But it would be different without the money and grands farm that Denise had to begin with
I truly loved the story line. But it would be different without the money and grands farm that Denise had to begin with
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