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Tulsa
All the electricity has gone out, nobody knows why, and it's five months later. Food is scarce, and gas is scarcer. The world isn't sudden it's simply quiet and lost. Survival depends on trusting the right people, and staying away from the wrong ones. But how can you tell the difference? Tulsa is a ground's-eye view of the a front-row seat to the slow-motion unraveling of society and the things we believe comprise identity. As the world falls apart, there are people everywhere—trustworthy or treacherous—and somewhere in the countryside, there is a particular farm....
268 pages, Paperback
First published August 13, 2018
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Christopher Harris
5 books185 followersI've written four novels! I'm in the middle of writing a very long fifth! At some point I'll talk about it.
In the meantime, I'm going to try and do a better job of keeping a reading journal and also posting some book-related nonsense in blog form.
If you've read one of my books, I'd very much appreciate a positive review. Unless you didn't like it. In which case: keep it to yourself. Life is only so long, baby.
In the meantime, I'm going to try and do a better job of keeping a reading journal and also posting some book-related nonsense in blog form.
If you've read one of my books, I'd very much appreciate a positive review. Unless you didn't like it. In which case: keep it to yourself. Life is only so long, baby.
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Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 reviews
November 28, 2021
Tulsa is a apocalyptic story about what happens after power goes out across the US without explanation. It is a gritty depiction of what people will do to survive when there is no authority except what you can personally enforce. The nameless main character who is a hero/anti-hero depending on circumstances, both attracts and repels the reader. It is a fast read that held my interest the whole time. Looking forward to next book to answer a few things...
November 16, 2025
Listened to the audiobook
Hmmm. Near future, near Oklahoma. The main character is a young man who seemingly led a fairly solitary existence as a young professional until one day, the lights went out. No one is sure how widespread the loss of electricity is, or what caused it. Some are curious, but mostly people are just trying to get by.
MC is separated from his traveling companions after a shocking, violent incident. He’s taken in by a group living on a farm and settled into life working with his partner Xolchil, to raid and trade with others nearby. When they eventually find a battery operated radio, they can reach a bit farther.
I liked this, for the most part. I thought the story and the flashback ended in pretty odd places but ok.
The author read this audiobook himself, and the performance was objectively terrible (sorry!)
Hmmm. Near future, near Oklahoma. The main character is a young man who seemingly led a fairly solitary existence as a young professional until one day, the lights went out. No one is sure how widespread the loss of electricity is, or what caused it. Some are curious, but mostly people are just trying to get by.
MC is separated from his traveling companions after a shocking, violent incident. He’s taken in by a group living on a farm and settled into life working with his partner Xolchil, to raid and trade with others nearby. When they eventually find a battery operated radio, they can reach a bit farther.
I liked this, for the most part. I thought the story and the flashback ended in pretty odd places but ok.
The author read this audiobook himself, and the performance was objectively terrible (sorry!)
September 26, 2018
I enjoyed the books journey. That's definitely worth something. The ending left a lot to be desired and has me feeling a lot worse about the book.. it did have a twist and full circle element to it which I like. But I don't know that I would recommend it to anyone unless they were just in love with the premise.
July 18, 2024
This book was sooooo good! The dialogue style and writing was so captivating and made for a very interesting read. The ending was somewhat anticlimactic but it felt accurate to the style of the book overall.
November 27, 2024
Wanted to like this, but it reads like a mediocre college project unfortunately, and is very derivative.
The author has some potential, so would recomend honing his craft on some shorter stories before trying another novel.
Pros - nice cover
Cons - work to do writing wise
The author has some potential, so would recomend honing his craft on some shorter stories before trying another novel.
Pros - nice cover
Cons - work to do writing wise
September 21, 2018
Great read
A n e n j o y a b l e r e a d I r e c o m e n d I t
A n e n j o y a b l e r e a d I r e c o m e n d I t
October 17, 2018
fantastic book, found it hard to stop reading. wonderful core characters set in a near-distopia. good use of narrative time jumping.
October 21, 2018
A fresh take on the apocalypse .
A fresh, realistic take on a post-apocalyptic world. Interesting characters and a world that truly feels alive. Hooked me from beginning to end.
A fresh, realistic take on a post-apocalyptic world. Interesting characters and a world that truly feels alive. Hooked me from beginning to end.
February 9, 2021
Harris does a great job bringing the reader in to the story, forcing you to ask questions and hovering around the answers...a real page turner and an enjoyable read.
Who turned out the lights!!!!
Who turned out the lights!!!!
June 26, 2022
Thought provoking novel on how we would fair in a world without electricity! Not knowing the how adds to the story mystery, but it leaves the reader with to many unknowns.
July 29, 2025
DID NOT FINISH
Started audiobook, did not enjoy the narration. I may prefer to read.
I actually came back and finished this book. I was so fascinated by the story, I decided to push through the narrator's speaking style. He wasn't bad - just not my cup of tea.
This is a unique look into the downfall of society through the eyes of a young man living through the current tech-age. He has few hard skills, little ambition, and doesn't stand for much of anything.
Started audiobook, did not enjoy the narration. I may prefer to read.
I actually came back and finished this book. I was so fascinated by the story, I decided to push through the narrator's speaking style. He wasn't bad - just not my cup of tea.
This is a unique look into the downfall of society through the eyes of a young man living through the current tech-age. He has few hard skills, little ambition, and doesn't stand for much of anything.
October 16, 2018
Really enjoyed Tulsa!
Really good story that is not your typical, cookie cutter end-of-times tale. I hope the author considers continuing this storyline. Give it a chance. I think you will enjoy it!
Really good story that is not your typical, cookie cutter end-of-times tale. I hope the author considers continuing this storyline. Give it a chance. I think you will enjoy it!
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