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EMP Survival in a Powerless World #4
Surviving the Collapse
Captain Kate Holloway moved her family to New York to start over, and break the barriers that her work had created. But when an EMP brings New York to its knees, Kate must fight to survive amid the terror descending upon the city and rescue her family.
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392 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2019
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About the author
James Hunt
167 books229 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
James Hunt's passion for writing began at an early age. While his journal of yesteryear may never be the work of great fiction, he's been working hard every day since then to bring pages to life. James has well over a decade of writing under his belt, but his professional career in literature didn't take off until 2014.
James currently lives in Orlando, FL and when he's not pounding away at the keyboard you can find him at the theater or somewhere outside enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
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January 3, 2021
One of the best books I've read on EMP's and I've read ages.I love James hunts m writing s .he! Makes the story fell like your there
Because he is one of the top 5 in the EMP series. When I finish one book I can't wait to read bent book. When I run out and star looking for another adroit takes me as long to find another serious. I hate to have to wait months to finish a series. I lose track of what I'm reading .I'm waiting non 2books to finish 2,series. But I'm patient.I have to stay in the bed slot ,because of the covid I haven't had my Christmas yet. We've had 2people in my family that has had it and they haven't been released as of to date. So if I have to date tell Valentine I will,lol but I will.have it. My mind is blank so I can't name other authors.
Because he is one of the top 5 in the EMP series. When I finish one book I can't wait to read bent book. When I run out and star looking for another adroit takes me as long to find another serious. I hate to have to wait months to finish a series. I lose track of what I'm reading .I'm waiting non 2books to finish 2,series. But I'm patient.I have to stay in the bed slot ,because of the covid I haven't had my Christmas yet. We've had 2people in my family that has had it and they haven't been released as of to date. So if I have to date tell Valentine I will,lol but I will.have it. My mind is blank so I can't name other authors.
November 17, 2019
Another amazing story!
One of those books that make you stay up til the wee hours of morning as you know you have to finish it, if nothing else but to see who lives through the disaster! Well written!
One of those books that make you stay up til the wee hours of morning as you know you have to finish it, if nothing else but to see who lives through the disaster! Well written!
December 13, 2019
This series is fantastic.
July 19, 2025
There are too many glaring mistakes in the beginning of this book for me to take it seriously. The N Train does not go as far as Laqardea airport. It ends at Dismas Ave in Astoria. No one has ever called it the Metro, we will say the train, the Subway, the El (Short for Elevated line), but no one, and I mean NO ONE from NY, has ever or ever will call it the Metro. They are subway workers, Mass transit workers, but no one will or has ever called them Metro Workers. The largest issue for me, though, is that the record snowfall in one storm was set back in 1966 with 50 inches of snow, just about four feet of snow, and the accumulated snowfall was in the '90s at just about 70 inches, just under six foot. Never has NY had a snow forecast of 10 foot, let alone received that much snow at one time. There have been snowdrifts of around 10 foot tall, but NEVER a snowfall that high.
On the other hand, the book is full of action, endearing characters, and minus the fact that the Author knows NOTHING about NY, it was interesting.
On the other hand, the book is full of action, endearing characters, and minus the fact that the Author knows NOTHING about NY, it was interesting.
November 18, 2023
I did like the story - yes you have to go with some of the plot points but you do that with any book and especially of this genre. I did want to shake Kate at times, when she keeps talking about her family and then does exactly the opposite. Interesting addition of terrorists on the ground as well.
The narration took me a bit to get used to but I think that is because I am so used to two other narrators reading this author's work.
Kept me entertained for a few hours and I liked the way that the books were all together.
Cant find this boxset on goodreads so on individually for record
The narration took me a bit to get used to but I think that is because I am so used to two other narrators reading this author's work.
Kept me entertained for a few hours and I liked the way that the books were all together.
Cant find this boxset on goodreads so on individually for record
November 9, 2022
Suddenly, the rule of law was total violence ...
Imagine in the blink of an eye, the entire world reverted to rule by the faster trigger finger. No electricity, food, water, heat, functioning police, hospitals, communications systems, nothing but what you could do with your hands and your brain power. Imagine also, a heavy winter storm complicating everything even more. Would you be able to survive?
A good book for making you think of what you need to do to be prepared should an EMP ever hit our world.
Imagine in the blink of an eye, the entire world reverted to rule by the faster trigger finger. No electricity, food, water, heat, functioning police, hospitals, communications systems, nothing but what you could do with your hands and your brain power. Imagine also, a heavy winter storm complicating everything even more. Would you be able to survive?
A good book for making you think of what you need to do to be prepared should an EMP ever hit our world.
January 8, 2020
Intriguing and Frightening
This is the only book in this series that I have read. We don't like to think of the possibility of an attack with An EMP. The storyline kept my attention and covered a lot of points about what happens when people are scared and panicked. It also makes you look at yourself and how would you act and be prepared to deal with such an impossible situation. A very good read.
This is the only book in this series that I have read. We don't like to think of the possibility of an attack with An EMP. The storyline kept my attention and covered a lot of points about what happens when people are scared and panicked. It also makes you look at yourself and how would you act and be prepared to deal with such an impossible situation. A very good read.
January 15, 2020
Wow!
This was one check if a read! A tight, well plotted storyline with intriguing, and very real feeling characters. Kate, a wife, mother, and pilot sees everything falling apart and knows she has to get her family out. She is a very compelling character. Rodney is prepared and knows what steps to take. Together, they are the focus of the story. I had to read this is one sitting! Really well written!
This was one check if a read! A tight, well plotted storyline with intriguing, and very real feeling characters. Kate, a wife, mother, and pilot sees everything falling apart and knows she has to get her family out. She is a very compelling character. Rodney is prepared and knows what steps to take. Together, they are the focus of the story. I had to read this is one sitting! Really well written!
May 2, 2024
A Great Action Packed Story
If you are into EMP and/or apocalyptic novels, this story is a great one. There are a few editing mistakes, and pronoun errors sometimes get you confused as to which character is talking or moving, but keep reading past that and it works itself out. I not only loved the characters, but also the internal thoughts and lessons learned. I would have liked more details on the prepping, though.
If you are into EMP and/or apocalyptic novels, this story is a great one. There are a few editing mistakes, and pronoun errors sometimes get you confused as to which character is talking or moving, but keep reading past that and it works itself out. I not only loved the characters, but also the internal thoughts and lessons learned. I would have liked more details on the prepping, though.
April 19, 2021
For me this is Post Apocalyptic perfection. A good story has to boil down to realism. If sometime lacks authenticity to the situation it greatly reduces my enjoyment. A brutal story, with incredible characters, and absolutely believable dialogue. Another story that strengthens my belief that James Hunt is royalty in this genre.
November 12, 2019
This is an excellent dystopian with great characters like Kate. The story is good and kept me interested throughout the book. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this author, who is amazing.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 28, 2020
Kate
To survive or not to survive this is the decision everyone was faced with on the day of the day the EMP hit the USA. No one was prepared for this, so who will survive. You will have to read the thrilling series.
To survive or not to survive this is the decision everyone was faced with on the day of the day the EMP hit the USA. No one was prepared for this, so who will survive. You will have to read the thrilling series.
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June 29, 2020I really liked this story. The 3 main people were strong, each with different strengths. They learned to work together quickly to get to safety and protect each other.
Of the 5 stories I have read so far this story best illustrates the way to prepare and stay alive.
Of the 5 stories I have read so far this story best illustrates the way to prepare and stay alive.
November 26, 2021
Very entertaining
The strong lead in this novel is Kate, a mother, a wife and an amazing ability to lead the group of survivors. Rodney, her neighbor, has worked hard to prepare for an apocalypse if it happens and they team up and together they what needs doing.
The strong lead in this novel is Kate, a mother, a wife and an amazing ability to lead the group of survivors. Rodney, her neighbor, has worked hard to prepare for an apocalypse if it happens and they team up and together they what needs doing.
January 8, 2023
World vision of humans that are left!
Impressive…first book read in this series and I was determined to finish asap! Kate a strong woman..don’t know how she took all that happened to her. Nothing left but good and evil afterwards ….would you survive? Great read!
Impressive…first book read in this series and I was determined to finish asap! Kate a strong woman..don’t know how she took all that happened to her. Nothing left but good and evil afterwards ….would you survive? Great read!
August 12, 2023
Great Read
I could hardly put this book down. James Hunt tells a great story. It’s exciting and complete in only one book without being a series Even so, he does not cut the excitement. A must read for lovers of the apocalyptic fiction.
I could hardly put this book down. James Hunt tells a great story. It’s exciting and complete in only one book without being a series Even so, he does not cut the excitement. A must read for lovers of the apocalyptic fiction.
August 29, 2023
Good but a lot of inaccuracies
Suggest you have someone familiar with firearms and aircraft read the draft before it's published. Also, I would have left the female heroine and her husband at the apartment. Too arrogant and stupid
Suggest you have someone familiar with firearms and aircraft read the draft before it's published. Also, I would have left the female heroine and her husband at the apartment. Too arrogant and stupid
September 8, 2023
Surviving the Collapse (EMP Survival in a Powerless World Book 4)
Pen in hand, James Hunt assembled a book worth reading, meant for mature readers! It kept attention to the very end!
Pen in hand, James Hunt assembled a book worth reading, meant for mature readers! It kept attention to the very end!
March 10, 2024
Surviving the Collapse, Book 1
Sort of slow-paced, not as fun as other Wise EMP books I’ve read, but okay.
*Weird sound quality for the audio, which was extra noticeable after the previous read sounded better.
Sort of slow-paced, not as fun as other Wise EMP books I’ve read, but okay.
*Weird sound quality for the audio, which was extra noticeable after the previous read sounded better.
November 9, 2019
Surviving the Collapse review
Surviving the Collapse is the fourth post apocalyptic book in the EMP Survival in a Powerless World series written by author James Hunt.
Surviving the Collapse is the fourth post apocalyptic book in the EMP Survival in a Powerless World series written by author James Hunt.
December 19, 2019
Hunt continues to rock it!
Another twist on the EMP story... what an imagination! Don’t stop reading now. I can’t wait to read the next one!
Another twist on the EMP story... what an imagination! Don’t stop reading now. I can’t wait to read the next one!
April 29, 2020
Great virus reading!
Very suspenseful and good reading.quite the time to be reading this during co vid19. Things could be worse! Thank you.
Very suspenseful and good reading.quite the time to be reading this during co vid19. Things could be worse! Thank you.
May 17, 2020
Good story
It you like the genre, then this is a good story to enjoy. It has all the elements to provide an interesting read and characters to pull you in.
It you like the genre, then this is a good story to enjoy. It has all the elements to provide an interesting read and characters to pull you in.
August 29, 2020
Terrific EMP . Read
Good characterization and lots of action.ordinary people in a traumatic situation. Very good read. I am a James Hunt fan.
Good characterization and lots of action.ordinary people in a traumatic situation. Very good read. I am a James Hunt fan.
October 3, 2020
GREAT SERIES.
Worth reading. Highly RECOMMENDED. Kept me glued to it. Binge reading is real. 7 more words required before I can move on
Worth reading. Highly RECOMMENDED. Kept me glued to it. Binge reading is real. 7 more words required before I can move on
January 13, 2021
Review
Loving this series as probably the most realistic I have read. This what I would picture happening . Non computerized prisons need to be put in place now.
Loving this series as probably the most realistic I have read. This what I would picture happening . Non computerized prisons need to be put in place now.
September 10, 2021
Another great book by James Hunt
I am never disappointed by his books and always looking for the next one. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Emp story lines.
I am never disappointed by his books and always looking for the next one. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys Emp story lines.
November 23, 2021
Very realistic.
I loved the characters and, it was pretty realistic. And to think this could happen. Kinda scary isn't it, learn fast
I loved the characters and, it was pretty realistic. And to think this could happen. Kinda scary isn't it, learn fast
June 11, 2022
Surviving the Collpse
This book was great and very exciting and interesting I think it was so good to see it come to a great ending.
This book was great and very exciting and interesting I think it was so good to see it come to a great ending.
June 17, 2022
Survival of the Steadfast
Revenge and greed are no match for the dedicated love and protective heart of a parent and true friend. Leaders lead, good or bad. Choose wisely.
Revenge and greed are no match for the dedicated love and protective heart of a parent and true friend. Leaders lead, good or bad. Choose wisely.
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