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All At Stake
You’re stuck in the city of lights, just as the lights go out…
Justin Powell is no fan of crowds, and with reports coming in of an impending solar storm, Las Vegas is the last place on earth he wants to be. Duty bound to attend his father’s funeral, he just wants to grit his teeth through the family reunion and get out of there, but his brother has a different kind of send-off in mind…
A survivalist who’s spent months preparing for the worst, Justin has little patience for his brother’s high-rolling lifestyle. But before old wounds can be re-opened, disaster strikes: a catastrophic EMP that reduces America’s brightest city to a pitch-black shell of its former self.
As the casino lights go out and the infrastructure and systems that protect us all begin to crumble, the brothers must navigate frenzied crowds, criminal gangs, and a city spinning wildly out of control. The stakes could not be higher. And the name of the only game in town? Survive.
This is the first book in the Lights Out in Vegas series.
Justin Powell is no fan of crowds, and with reports coming in of an impending solar storm, Las Vegas is the last place on earth he wants to be. Duty bound to attend his father’s funeral, he just wants to grit his teeth through the family reunion and get out of there, but his brother has a different kind of send-off in mind…
A survivalist who’s spent months preparing for the worst, Justin has little patience for his brother’s high-rolling lifestyle. But before old wounds can be re-opened, disaster strikes: a catastrophic EMP that reduces America’s brightest city to a pitch-black shell of its former self.
As the casino lights go out and the infrastructure and systems that protect us all begin to crumble, the brothers must navigate frenzied crowds, criminal gangs, and a city spinning wildly out of control. The stakes could not be higher. And the name of the only game in town? Survive.
This is the first book in the Lights Out in Vegas series.
233 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 8, 2019
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August 5, 2019
The writing is decent in this book though the dialogue at times is very back and forth where it is hard to know who is actually saying what. I didn't really care much for either the main character, Justin or his brother. Both are whiny (about different things) and both are self-absorbed. Still, they ultimately managed the sudden disaster fairly well. I think the resulting chaos would have been enough without the plot line of another robbery that mirrored one Justin experienced a few years early. The shop owner that threatens and then unconditionally befriends the brothers seemed like an odd throw away character especially with the religious emphasis. He helps them and then just kind of wanders off. Las Vegas was a good setting for this, though I definitely would not want to be there during a CME or any other disaster. I will continue with the series and hope that the characters improve.
June 13, 2019
My new favorite author-a must read
This is the first time I've read Mr. Patten. I read All At Stake in one sitting. It was fast paced, I love EMP books and it did not disappoint. I've already downloaded the 2nd book and can't wait to start.
This is the first time I've read Mr. Patten. I read All At Stake in one sitting. It was fast paced, I love EMP books and it did not disappoint. I've already downloaded the 2nd book and can't wait to start.
December 25, 2019
What happens in Vegas........
Is now happening across the world. Societal collapse. This book takes a while to set up the dynamics of the main characters but does so in an entertaining manner. Once started this book takes off in a whole new direction: action, the brutality of societal collapse from those who know they can get away with preying on the law abiding who they see as easy pickings. Others who normally would be peaceful act out of desperation in order to survive while others are too shocked to do anything but die.
A story about the worst in people, but also about the best in people during desperate times.
Is now happening across the world. Societal collapse. This book takes a while to set up the dynamics of the main characters but does so in an entertaining manner. Once started this book takes off in a whole new direction: action, the brutality of societal collapse from those who know they can get away with preying on the law abiding who they see as easy pickings. Others who normally would be peaceful act out of desperation in order to survive while others are too shocked to do anything but die.
A story about the worst in people, but also about the best in people during desperate times.
May 23, 2021
Family counts.
Following the two brothers as they survive the first hours of the apocalypse, while trying to regain that relationship is reality. They have issues. How sad that human nature can regress so quickly that there is violence and mob rule to overcome. The experiences of the brothers are the catalyst to understanding and accepting each other. I’m on to the next book.
Following the two brothers as they survive the first hours of the apocalypse, while trying to regain that relationship is reality. They have issues. How sad that human nature can regress so quickly that there is violence and mob rule to overcome. The experiences of the brothers are the catalyst to understanding and accepting each other. I’m on to the next book.
June 8, 2019
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June 15, 2019
Fast paced, good characters. Have to say though that the only luck Justin has is bad. Good read.
June 17, 2019
All At Stake review
All At Stake is the first post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Lights Out in Vegas series written by author Sean Patten.
All At Stake is the first post apocalyptic EMP survival book in the Lights Out in Vegas series written by author Sean Patten.
July 8, 2019
A quick read while I was on a flight -- the characters and the plot are interesting. Sometimes it feels a bit "over-written" but is is a clever idea.
January 2, 2020
Excellent end of the world as we know it book. Rushed to get book 2.
January 25, 2020
I really enjoyed the book though it's a bit short. Kept me hooked and I just picked up the other 3. Great characters, great writing
February 8, 2020
A very good book. Well-written.
July 1, 2019
I like the plot. It makes you think.. what would you do in a similar situation?
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