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Black Autumn #4
The Last Air Force One
What kind of man sacrifices his country for his family? But...what kind of man sacrifices his family for his country?President Nathaniel “Dutch” McAdams and his family are swept away on Air Force One when a Black Swan event cripples the rattled American economy. Meant to be a safe-haven, he soon finds the violence in the air just as savage as the chaos on the ground.Dutch is running out of time, and he must choose between his own child or the fate of millions of Americans; most of whom are woefully unprepared and running blind in mass hysteria.
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190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 18, 2019
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March 20, 2019
I enjoyed this book at this beginning. Immediately, we are thrust into a crisis as a nuclear weapon explodes in Los Angeles, and we see this crisis unfolding from the point of view of the President of the United States. We also learn the economy is in a tailspin, there was a terror attack in Saudi Arabia, and the electrical grid has been hacked by someone (could it be Russia?) so that most of the US is in darkness.
The President and his family are whisked about Air Force One, along with the Secretary of Defense and the Attorney General. There should probably be many others in the President's cabinet aboard, but maybe they were unavailable. Who knows? No mention is made in the book of the Vice President. Wouldn't his whereabouts be important? There is also a second Air Force One that flies as a decoy whenever the President flies so that no potential attacker knows which plane he is on. This is also never mentioned, which is a glaring omission due to events that occur later in the book.
The country descends into chaos without electricity (it's hot!). Almost immediately, the President and Secretary of Defense display their racism as they talk about the "young punks" in the inner cities, which the Secretary of Defense doesn't consider the "real America." No, that is in the rural areas, far away from those loathsome cities. Who is in the cities? Minorities and democrats. Who is in the rural areas? White people and republicans? Is it a coincidence that this is a republican administration? Yeah, probably. Sure.
The dumbness of the President can be determined on the very first few pages. After he views a building vaporized by the nuclear weapon, he looks around for "ticker tape." Ok, sure. Maybe he's thinking of 9/11. He also looks for bodies either falling or jumping from the building. Sorry, sir. Also vaporized.
The President, Attorney General, and Secretary of Defense try to manufacture a reason to send American military troops onto American soil. So that's why the Attorney General is one of three people in power on the plane. They come up with something, but only send troops into cities with populations over 100,000. You know, not "real" America. Many of the troops desert, and I consider them to be the heroes of this sick story.
The description of the book asks if the President will put his family above the citizens of the country. Well, spoiler here, he does. Any President that did that would immediately be removed from office, but we don't know where the rest of the people in the line of succession are. Speaker of the House? President Pro-Tempore of the Senate? Secretary of State? We already know the Vice-President is non-existent, so there's just this idiot of a President and his Secretary of Defense, who has set plans in motion to make America great again.
The President pretty much deserts his position because his son had his thumb cut off. OMG! Did they keep the thumb? Can it be sewn back on? You know that's really important as the country collapses from coast-to-coast.
The ending of the book is preposterous. This coward decides to wait out (oh, spoiler) the destruction of the country he is constitutionally required to defend with his family in Idaho. In "real America."
There's going to be a sequel to this book? I don't even want to imagine what it's going to be about, but I won't be reading it, and I certainly wish I had not read this.
NOT recommended.
The President and his family are whisked about Air Force One, along with the Secretary of Defense and the Attorney General. There should probably be many others in the President's cabinet aboard, but maybe they were unavailable. Who knows? No mention is made in the book of the Vice President. Wouldn't his whereabouts be important? There is also a second Air Force One that flies as a decoy whenever the President flies so that no potential attacker knows which plane he is on. This is also never mentioned, which is a glaring omission due to events that occur later in the book.
The country descends into chaos without electricity (it's hot!). Almost immediately, the President and Secretary of Defense display their racism as they talk about the "young punks" in the inner cities, which the Secretary of Defense doesn't consider the "real America." No, that is in the rural areas, far away from those loathsome cities. Who is in the cities? Minorities and democrats. Who is in the rural areas? White people and republicans? Is it a coincidence that this is a republican administration? Yeah, probably. Sure.
The dumbness of the President can be determined on the very first few pages. After he views a building vaporized by the nuclear weapon, he looks around for "ticker tape." Ok, sure. Maybe he's thinking of 9/11. He also looks for bodies either falling or jumping from the building. Sorry, sir. Also vaporized.
The President, Attorney General, and Secretary of Defense try to manufacture a reason to send American military troops onto American soil. So that's why the Attorney General is one of three people in power on the plane. They come up with something, but only send troops into cities with populations over 100,000. You know, not "real" America. Many of the troops desert, and I consider them to be the heroes of this sick story.
The description of the book asks if the President will put his family above the citizens of the country. Well, spoiler here, he does. Any President that did that would immediately be removed from office, but we don't know where the rest of the people in the line of succession are. Speaker of the House? President Pro-Tempore of the Senate? Secretary of State? We already know the Vice-President is non-existent, so there's just this idiot of a President and his Secretary of Defense, who has set plans in motion to make America great again.
The President pretty much deserts his position because his son had his thumb cut off. OMG! Did they keep the thumb? Can it be sewn back on? You know that's really important as the country collapses from coast-to-coast.
The ending of the book is preposterous. This coward decides to wait out (oh, spoiler) the destruction of the country he is constitutionally required to defend with his family in Idaho. In "real America."
There's going to be a sequel to this book? I don't even want to imagine what it's going to be about, but I won't be reading it, and I certainly wish I had not read this.
NOT recommended.
January 19, 2019
Air Force 1
I am a serial reader. Over 500 books a year. Books are really good, really horrible or just entertaining. This was entertaining. Why? I had some issues with this book.
1.A part of me is thinking Sam Greanery is right when he said “Everyone in your administration knew it but you. You’re a clown, Dutch. A political bobblehead who sounds great on camera. But you aren’t capable of making the hard choices or doing the tough math. My way is best for America, but you’re too soft to see it through.” I thought the same thing. He had no babysitter bone. Dutch he's wife has more balls than he does. Then I saw Dutch had no plan. Nothing. No ideas. Just let it play out and live on a reservation.
2. Sam was giving the President statistics based on what people said On social media. Are you kidding me? There is barely cell service, no internet YET Activists on social media are claiming that the power outages are a calculated act of oppression against the racial minorities. Rioting tonight could get out of control.” How do they know this??
3. I absolutely hate it when politicians try to personalize a situation. He should be looking at the wheel picture not individuals.
"He pictured the young punks, sleeping off a night of mischief, in their beds, still living under their mothers’ roofs in crowded low-income housing. He pictured the single moms, alone in their mass-built duplexes on the fringes of the cities, wondering when the electricity would return. He thought about African American children, frightened at the kitchen table, staring at a box of cereal, tuned to their parents’ concern. He saw the retired pastor he’d met in New Orleans, his wife having just passed away. Dutch saw him wake up in his tiny urban home, flip the light switch and furrow his brow as nothing happened." AND????? Everyone is going to have problems.
4. Air Force One stops at a base to stock up and the President leaves his credit card?
Do I recommend this book? Oh yeah. It was well written. The plot was entertaining and humorous. A fun rainy day read. I am giving the book a three star. Sorry guys.
I am a serial reader. Over 500 books a year. Books are really good, really horrible or just entertaining. This was entertaining. Why? I had some issues with this book.
1.A part of me is thinking Sam Greanery is right when he said “Everyone in your administration knew it but you. You’re a clown, Dutch. A political bobblehead who sounds great on camera. But you aren’t capable of making the hard choices or doing the tough math. My way is best for America, but you’re too soft to see it through.” I thought the same thing. He had no babysitter bone. Dutch he's wife has more balls than he does. Then I saw Dutch had no plan. Nothing. No ideas. Just let it play out and live on a reservation.
2. Sam was giving the President statistics based on what people said On social media. Are you kidding me? There is barely cell service, no internet YET Activists on social media are claiming that the power outages are a calculated act of oppression against the racial minorities. Rioting tonight could get out of control.” How do they know this??
3. I absolutely hate it when politicians try to personalize a situation. He should be looking at the wheel picture not individuals.
"He pictured the young punks, sleeping off a night of mischief, in their beds, still living under their mothers’ roofs in crowded low-income housing. He pictured the single moms, alone in their mass-built duplexes on the fringes of the cities, wondering when the electricity would return. He thought about African American children, frightened at the kitchen table, staring at a box of cereal, tuned to their parents’ concern. He saw the retired pastor he’d met in New Orleans, his wife having just passed away. Dutch saw him wake up in his tiny urban home, flip the light switch and furrow his brow as nothing happened." AND????? Everyone is going to have problems.
4. Air Force One stops at a base to stock up and the President leaves his credit card?
Do I recommend this book? Oh yeah. It was well written. The plot was entertaining and humorous. A fun rainy day read. I am giving the book a three star. Sorry guys.
June 12, 2024
Liked it
This was better than I expected, based on a few
reviews I'd read. Parts were unrealistic, as I truly don't think the safest place for the president is flying around in a plane. But, o.k., then the president is so concerned about the Secretary of defense being racist, now, but he didn't care yesterday...don't but it.
This was better than I expected, based on a few
reviews I'd read. Parts were unrealistic, as I truly don't think the safest place for the president is flying around in a plane. But, o.k., then the president is so concerned about the Secretary of defense being racist, now, but he didn't care yesterday...don't but it.
February 19, 2025
Ok, aside from one single error in placing Offutt AFB in Oklahoma in one single sentence, this book was a magnificent read. It takes a look at the beginning of a SHTF situation from the point of view of a president trying to do his best.
February 5, 2022
Hot damn this was a great read. I was a little hesitant at first to embrace this thing, didn't dive all the way through it at my initial attempt, but once I came back a day or two later and allowed it to build momentum, I couldn't stop. I gobbled this thing up pronto. I didn't realize this book was so short; I'm surprised it's not referred to as a novella given its length, but totally no biggie for me. At least it was a quick read, and a tense exciting one at that.
The title alone indicates the general premise, as this entire story takes place on Air Force One, from the perspective of the current Commander in Chief as he and his staff take flight for their safety while they gauge the events on the ground. Of course, if you're this far into the series, you'll already know what's been going down for America, so learning of it all through a president's eyes was a unique way to read about it, cooler than I expected it to be. This had SUCH Air Force One vibes (the Harrison Ford movie) and now I think I'm gonna have to give that a re-watch later today.
It all seemed so simple at first for the President and his crew. Until it wasn't. Things get quite messy and crazy on Air Force One and I was impressed by how the action and thrills can be this entertaining despite being so compressed within such a short book. Characters were well-written and felt as natural as I'd expect them to be in this series (since that's one thing these duo authors have pulled off SPLENDIDLY in this so far). Circumstances felt properly harrowing, and there were such great little thought-provoking tidbits worth highlighting throughout.
Ooph, but MAN I had fun with this one. I'm glad that, after my disappointment with the previous book, this one effectively sucked me back into what I remember loving when I first started this series. Looking forward to continuing this journey!
The title alone indicates the general premise, as this entire story takes place on Air Force One, from the perspective of the current Commander in Chief as he and his staff take flight for their safety while they gauge the events on the ground. Of course, if you're this far into the series, you'll already know what's been going down for America, so learning of it all through a president's eyes was a unique way to read about it, cooler than I expected it to be. This had SUCH Air Force One vibes (the Harrison Ford movie) and now I think I'm gonna have to give that a re-watch later today.
It all seemed so simple at first for the President and his crew. Until it wasn't. Things get quite messy and crazy on Air Force One and I was impressed by how the action and thrills can be this entertaining despite being so compressed within such a short book. Characters were well-written and felt as natural as I'd expect them to be in this series (since that's one thing these duo authors have pulled off SPLENDIDLY in this so far). Circumstances felt properly harrowing, and there were such great little thought-provoking tidbits worth highlighting throughout.
Ooph, but MAN I had fun with this one. I'm glad that, after my disappointment with the previous book, this one effectively sucked me back into what I remember loving when I first started this series. Looking forward to continuing this journey!
March 23, 2024
I read “The Last Air Force One” by Jeff Kirkham & Jason Ross. This is the “Black Autumn Companion Series, Book 1”.
“President Nathaniel “Dutch” McAdams and his family are swept away on Air Force One when a Black Swan event cripples the weakened American economy. Meant to be a safe haven, he soon finds the violence in the air is just as savage as the chaos on the ground.” (from the blurb…sorry)
This is a short book, just 138 pages, which is made even shorter by short chapters with extra white space around them…first page is half a page, next page full page, next page is one third a page, and so on. It was a quick read.
After the societal collapse of the United States (simultaneous nuclear explosion off of Los Angeles, California, nuclear explosion of oil pipelines in Saudi Arabia, and a cyberattack on the nation’s power grid plunging the USA into darkness) the President, his family, and his staff, are rushed onto Air Force One, which quickly finds itself stranded in the air as all the major landing locations are in chaos. This is the post-apocalyptic story from the perspective of politics. Again, I was interested in the story, but I’m not too fond of politics, so am glad this one was short. The ending was abrupt, leaving quite a few characters just floundering about. I’m hoping they’ll get back to those characters’ stories in later books. Three stars for politics and incompletion, but a good tale nonetheless.
“President Nathaniel “Dutch” McAdams and his family are swept away on Air Force One when a Black Swan event cripples the weakened American economy. Meant to be a safe haven, he soon finds the violence in the air is just as savage as the chaos on the ground.” (from the blurb…sorry)
This is a short book, just 138 pages, which is made even shorter by short chapters with extra white space around them…first page is half a page, next page full page, next page is one third a page, and so on. It was a quick read.
After the societal collapse of the United States (simultaneous nuclear explosion off of Los Angeles, California, nuclear explosion of oil pipelines in Saudi Arabia, and a cyberattack on the nation’s power grid plunging the USA into darkness) the President, his family, and his staff, are rushed onto Air Force One, which quickly finds itself stranded in the air as all the major landing locations are in chaos. This is the post-apocalyptic story from the perspective of politics. Again, I was interested in the story, but I’m not too fond of politics, so am glad this one was short. The ending was abrupt, leaving quite a few characters just floundering about. I’m hoping they’ll get back to those characters’ stories in later books. Three stars for politics and incompletion, but a good tale nonetheless.
January 14, 2025
Good read but errors in details
This is a good series and keeps you coming back for more. I would recommend the authors have a military expert be part of the editing and review team. For example, in The Last Air Force One, they say Offutt AFB is a Strategic Air Command (SAC) base. SAC hasn't been a USAF major command (MAJCOM) for a decade or so. SAC and Tactical Air Command (TAC) were swallowed up by a new MAJCOM, Air Combat Command (ACC). Also, it appears that the Air Force One aircraft has been continuously airborne for about a week. While theoretically possible through the use of aerial refueling, that is totally unrealistic, even in a war-like scenario like Black Autumn. Jet engines don't require fuel only, but also lubricants and other fluids, not to mention routine checks on and replenishment of aircraft hydraulic fluids. If any of those systems fail, the aircraft must land or risk a catastrophic failure. Now, I don't expect all this detail in the book, but at least try to describe realistic ops even in war conditions. While civilians might not notice, lots of military vets read books like these, and will notice. Do yourselves a favor and pay attention to details like this. It will improve the credibility and authenticity of this series.
This is a good series and keeps you coming back for more. I would recommend the authors have a military expert be part of the editing and review team. For example, in The Last Air Force One, they say Offutt AFB is a Strategic Air Command (SAC) base. SAC hasn't been a USAF major command (MAJCOM) for a decade or so. SAC and Tactical Air Command (TAC) were swallowed up by a new MAJCOM, Air Combat Command (ACC). Also, it appears that the Air Force One aircraft has been continuously airborne for about a week. While theoretically possible through the use of aerial refueling, that is totally unrealistic, even in a war-like scenario like Black Autumn. Jet engines don't require fuel only, but also lubricants and other fluids, not to mention routine checks on and replenishment of aircraft hydraulic fluids. If any of those systems fail, the aircraft must land or risk a catastrophic failure. Now, I don't expect all this detail in the book, but at least try to describe realistic ops even in war conditions. While civilians might not notice, lots of military vets read books like these, and will notice. Do yourselves a favor and pay attention to details like this. It will improve the credibility and authenticity of this series.
December 4, 2019
Tragic and Poignant
The Good: I liked this story, a lot, for the way it presented scenarios wherein a President could be presented with no-way-out situations and decisions with only less-bad options.
Very realistic in the emotions.
While I deeply respect the backgrounds of the authors, I was surprised and frustrated with the number of basic, fundamental errors. These included, but are not limited to:.
1. The title is Commander-IN-Chief, not "AND."
2. The authors seemed unaware of the immense authorities possessed by FEMS, provided both by law and Presidential order.
3. The authors seemed unaware of FEMA's strong role as the primary Continuity of Government (COG) agency in the Federal government. FEMA's powers are truly immense; they have an entire portion of their agency dedicated to that role with enormous budgets to match. This novel pretty much ignored FEMA, beyond some early mentions and displays of incompetence. The scenario presented should have had FEMA intimately involved -- and I'm very sure no President would ever end up winging it with his own on-the-fly survival community in extremists.
The Good: I liked this story, a lot, for the way it presented scenarios wherein a President could be presented with no-way-out situations and decisions with only less-bad options.
Very realistic in the emotions.
While I deeply respect the backgrounds of the authors, I was surprised and frustrated with the number of basic, fundamental errors. These included, but are not limited to:.
1. The title is Commander-IN-Chief, not "AND."
2. The authors seemed unaware of the immense authorities possessed by FEMS, provided both by law and Presidential order.
3. The authors seemed unaware of FEMA's strong role as the primary Continuity of Government (COG) agency in the Federal government. FEMA's powers are truly immense; they have an entire portion of their agency dedicated to that role with enormous budgets to match. This novel pretty much ignored FEMA, beyond some early mentions and displays of incompetence. The scenario presented should have had FEMA intimately involved -- and I'm very sure no President would ever end up winging it with his own on-the-fly survival community in extremists.
September 7, 2019
The last Air Force One. Jeff Kirkham. Jason Ross
A grim scenario, but unfortunately a believable scenario. A nuclear bomb albeit small has detonated off the coast of Southern California. Rioting then ensues, quickly spreading across America. Lawlessness, the police, national guard and military units are unable to curtail the violence. Many choose not to fire on civilians. Loyalties are divided. Air Force One is airborne with key personnel on board. Unfortunately, a traitor is aboard. The Secret Of Defense and as well as some of his handpicked special forces operators are unboard. A coup has been orchestrated by the Secretary Of Defense against POTUS and his loyal staff members. The violence on the ground, military firing on civilians are all part of the devious planning of the SOD. This is a mind boggling but tremendous read. My highest recommendation.
A grim scenario, but unfortunately a believable scenario. A nuclear bomb albeit small has detonated off the coast of Southern California. Rioting then ensues, quickly spreading across America. Lawlessness, the police, national guard and military units are unable to curtail the violence. Many choose not to fire on civilians. Loyalties are divided. Air Force One is airborne with key personnel on board. Unfortunately, a traitor is aboard. The Secret Of Defense and as well as some of his handpicked special forces operators are unboard. A coup has been orchestrated by the Secretary Of Defense against POTUS and his loyal staff members. The violence on the ground, military firing on civilians are all part of the devious planning of the SOD. This is a mind boggling but tremendous read. My highest recommendation.
July 25, 2020
A bomb in Saudi Arabia, a nuke off the coast of California, energy shortages and claims on social media that the shortages are ethnic based causes riot/loot/protest. Rather than put the President and his family in a safe bunker it is decided to put them all on Air Force One and fly them around over the United States for a WEEK!
After a week they are exhausted and unable to figure out what to do. They stop in an air base to resupply. Whey they are once more airborne a member of his staff turns out to be a crazed loon. Violence, swearing, torture. Had hoped for more/better. Where is the Vice Pres? Unknown. Seems that society collapsed all too easily, after all, its a book. Maybe just watch 'Air Force One' could the plane plan to land like that, and then not?
After a week they are exhausted and unable to figure out what to do. They stop in an air base to resupply. Whey they are once more airborne a member of his staff turns out to be a crazed loon. Violence, swearing, torture. Had hoped for more/better. Where is the Vice Pres? Unknown. Seems that society collapsed all too easily, after all, its a book. Maybe just watch 'Air Force One' could the plane plan to land like that, and then not?
January 25, 2020
Very good series want more!
These two men (authors) work great together and create a great storyline. I read all 4 books and recommend them all highly. Both EOTWAWKI and military readers will enjoy this series. It will make you stop and think. Just what is required to survive in today's world, and who (given a choice) would you include. How would you handle your new day to day life? Things you and I never thought of will become very important. I am eagerly awaiting more from these 2 men.
These two men (authors) work great together and create a great storyline. I read all 4 books and recommend them all highly. Both EOTWAWKI and military readers will enjoy this series. It will make you stop and think. Just what is required to survive in today's world, and who (given a choice) would you include. How would you handle your new day to day life? Things you and I never thought of will become very important. I am eagerly awaiting more from these 2 men.
June 15, 2021
Excellent Reading Re: Last Days Decisions
This book would be a great read for any high level federal employee. If you know what kind of crap-storm you'll deal with in really dire circumstances you'll be better prepared to make wise decisions when the excrement hits the fan. This riveting story shows how supposedly good men will sometimes make really bad decisions that will have potentially damning consequences for a long time. This Black Autumn series takes what could happen when things go belly-up and turns hard-knocks into hell on earth.
This book would be a great read for any high level federal employee. If you know what kind of crap-storm you'll deal with in really dire circumstances you'll be better prepared to make wise decisions when the excrement hits the fan. This riveting story shows how supposedly good men will sometimes make really bad decisions that will have potentially damning consequences for a long time. This Black Autumn series takes what could happen when things go belly-up and turns hard-knocks into hell on earth.
March 11, 2023
This book is one in the Black Autumn series. Society has broken down and Air Force One is up in the air with the President, his staff and family. Its not safe to really land any where, so they stay up. Things get dicey on the plane as the Chief of staff wants the nuclear codes to the minute man silos. Our bad guy, uses the President's young son and actually cuts off a finger joint to get what he wants. the President and his family are dropped off at NORAD and Air Force one leaves. And the story goes on.
December 29, 2023
I was disappointed in the length of the book. There were so many open ended topics. Like the nuclear base from book 3. Or the tank situation. The various states taking military action. Just stuff that happened in the first three books that book 4 never addressed.
Spoiler. If you don’t want to read the book just know that the Presidents cabinet tries to take over the country and the air force one pilot crashes the plane after the president gets off. So now there is no air force one and the president spent his first 2 weeks of the collapse in the air. That’s really all I got out of it.
Spoiler. If you don’t want to read the book just know that the Presidents cabinet tries to take over the country and the air force one pilot crashes the plane after the president gets off. So now there is no air force one and the president spent his first 2 weeks of the collapse in the air. That’s really all I got out of it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 20, 2021
From the Black Autumn world we dive into another perspective. This time a bit of political intrigue is introduced as we hear the tale of the POTUS while the country falls into collapse. While things are devolving on the ground, they manage to keep Air Force 1 aloft for, frankly, longer than any person would want to be stuck on a plane. We also get see the high level response of the military during the event, including an over-zealous general.
October 21, 2021
EXCELLENT - SPELL BINDING! - SORRY TO HAVE IT END
This is my favorite book of this series so far. The conversation felt so normal that it felt as if i was in the room listening. The characters felt so real that i felt as if i had met them before. The suspense felt real - the danger felt real - I was surprised more than once by the way the story line traveled. Literally it was everything want to find in a book!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!
This is my favorite book of this series so far. The conversation felt so normal that it felt as if i was in the room listening. The characters felt so real that i felt as if i had met them before. The suspense felt real - the danger felt real - I was surprised more than once by the way the story line traveled. Literally it was everything want to find in a book!
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!
December 19, 2021
Another WOW!
The Last Air Force One put many of the pieces of the Black Autumn Saga together! This too is an absolute experience in reading and also very thought provoking. In line with current world events and concerns, these books have a dark reality. At the same time they show the strength and the stamina of the strongest in the fight to survive at all costs but w integrity and compassion.
The Last Air Force One put many of the pieces of the Black Autumn Saga together! This too is an absolute experience in reading and also very thought provoking. In line with current world events and concerns, these books have a dark reality. At the same time they show the strength and the stamina of the strongest in the fight to survive at all costs but w integrity and compassion.
November 10, 2022
Great read. Although self standing books, ya had better read them in order or you will get kinda lost. If you take out the issue out in the ocean from LA, you can understand just how fast society can collapse upon itself in a matter of days.
If there is one issue to learn it's situational awareness. Think of it like joggers who wear earphones and can't hear the huge dog running up behind them to take a bite.
Good story line. Off to the next.
If there is one issue to learn it's situational awareness. Think of it like joggers who wear earphones and can't hear the huge dog running up behind them to take a bite.
Good story line. Off to the next.
February 10, 2019
President McAdams is forced with hard decisions when America is the target of a cyber attack. The economy is thrown into a tailspin along with many other basic services everyone is accustom to. He must make a choose between keeping his family safe or trying to regain some control over a country thrown into turmoil. Interesting characters and story. I recommend this story for fans of SHTF stories.
February 14, 2019
Pretty good
Pretty fast moving story. Set with the first family, the world seems to be falling apart. Is it all linked together? Lots of intrigue, and a first family I could get behind. I hope there will be a second book and the ability to see the characters grow and be fleshed out fully.
Pretty fast moving story. Set with the first family, the world seems to be falling apart. Is it all linked together? Lots of intrigue, and a first family I could get behind. I hope there will be a second book and the ability to see the characters grow and be fleshed out fully.
February 10, 2020
I recommend that everyone reads this seris..
The authors found a great way of presenting their ideas of what might happen in the near future...
This volume of the series, explains what the end of this Republic might be like from the perspective of the President. Fantastic storyline...
The authors found a great way of presenting their ideas of what might happen in the near future...
This volume of the series, explains what the end of this Republic might be like from the perspective of the President. Fantastic storyline...
August 24, 2020
Another shot out of the park!
The Black Autumn series has been consistently great, and this book is no exception. I always find myself looking for opportunities to read just one more chapter; and just like that, another book draws to a close. I recommend this series to anybody with an interest in being better prepared should it hit the fan.
The Black Autumn series has been consistently great, and this book is no exception. I always find myself looking for opportunities to read just one more chapter; and just like that, another book draws to a close. I recommend this series to anybody with an interest in being better prepared should it hit the fan.
January 20, 2022
I enjoyed this book!
This book was short but Very exciting. To me it's a lot more exciting than conquistador. Don't get me wrong conquistador was good but this book is better. This series jumps around then comes back. I can't wait for the book to take over were The Last Air Force One left off. This is a good way to keep your readers wondering what's next. Love it
This book was short but Very exciting. To me it's a lot more exciting than conquistador. Don't get me wrong conquistador was good but this book is better. This series jumps around then comes back. I can't wait for the book to take over were The Last Air Force One left off. This is a good way to keep your readers wondering what's next. Love it
May 2, 2022
Well I'm glad I was never President.
So yikes!! Tough year for politicians and aircraft. This continues to be a good story divided into really interesting segments of how each part of the world handled this collapse. I only wish our president could be this tough in a FUBAR situation. I will be reading the next book and see where they take me.
So yikes!! Tough year for politicians and aircraft. This continues to be a good story divided into really interesting segments of how each part of the world handled this collapse. I only wish our president could be this tough in a FUBAR situation. I will be reading the next book and see where they take me.
October 26, 2022
Wow! Great sobering page turner!!
The Last Air Force One is an epic read, with real life information, and sobering questions that each person who reads it must ask themselves! What am I willing to do to keep my family, friends, and country safe from all enemies?
I recommend this book to all ages, and in particular high schoolers and up.
The Last Air Force One is an epic read, with real life information, and sobering questions that each person who reads it must ask themselves! What am I willing to do to keep my family, friends, and country safe from all enemies?
I recommend this book to all ages, and in particular high schoolers and up.
June 2, 2023
WOW Book Think
This just makes it all real in a sense that brings today’s political troubles to the forefront of every tv viewer in the world. Different religions, different ideologies, different opinions of who should live and who should die. If this doesn’t wake you up, then nothing is going to.
This just makes it all real in a sense that brings today’s political troubles to the forefront of every tv viewer in the world. Different religions, different ideologies, different opinions of who should live and who should die. If this doesn’t wake you up, then nothing is going to.
May 20, 2024
At only 138 pages, I am not sure how the authors convinced themselves this story deserved its own book. Oh yeah, it was probably the money. I didn't find this installment particularly believable. The President is too much of a political animal to be this distracted. Maybe Dutch is just Jack Ryan in disguise.
January 1, 2025
Great short addition to the Back Autumn franchise. Couldn't put it down. Kirkham and Ross strike again with the high adrenaline tale of POTUS on the day the LA bomb went off. There are several clever ties back to the first three books. Dutch McAdams is the President we all hope we'll have someday!
June 2, 2025
Fun and solid read in the awesome Black Autumn saga. I wish the president had more of a back bone and didn't cower to his colleague and rely on his wife to fix his problems, but outside of that I felt like this book was a great read. It was an appropriate length and didn't drag for a few hundred pages just to be a few hundred pages.
May 19, 2019
Just as good as Black Autumn and Travelers.
A fantastic companion piece filling in some of the background of the bigger story. I look forward to book 2 and if any of these characters play a part in that book.
A fantastic companion piece filling in some of the background of the bigger story. I look forward to book 2 and if any of these characters play a part in that book.
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