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EMP Survival in a Powerless World #7
Grid Down
An EMP leaves a small northeastern town in ruins, with no assistance from the government, military, or law enforcement.
As a result, a ruthless band of criminals take over the town and terrorize its residents. But one town isn't enough as they set their sights on a hidden community of preppers who fled into the mountains.
As a result, a ruthless band of criminals take over the town and terrorize its residents. But one town isn't enough as they set their sights on a hidden community of preppers who fled into the mountains.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2019
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September 25, 2020
Total waste of time!
Totally improbable situations, story line, and character development. Don't waste your time! I really tried to like this book but it was just too stupid!
Totally improbable situations, story line, and character development. Don't waste your time! I really tried to like this book but it was just too stupid!
August 22, 2021
Worst ever
This was the worst emp survival book I have ever read. The writing was horrendous. Poorly built characters. A person who owns a survival shop would know the things that the lead character didn't have a clue about. The other characters that bought cabins together would not be clueless nor stupid. After about half way I could only read beginning, middle and last sentence of each chapter. Got the gist. Took note of author so I will not read another book.
This was the worst emp survival book I have ever read. The writing was horrendous. Poorly built characters. A person who owns a survival shop would know the things that the lead character didn't have a clue about. The other characters that bought cabins together would not be clueless nor stupid. After about half way I could only read beginning, middle and last sentence of each chapter. Got the gist. Took note of author so I will not read another book.
January 15, 2020
Grid Down by Roger Hayden is an awesome story that I have read. This is book number seven in this awesome series that I have loved reading and can not wait to read the next book in this series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about horror, suspense and thrillers.
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.
January 25, 2021
This is a fairly standard EMP plot with the event occurring out of the blue while the kids/family not together, convicts take over and terrorize everyone and good guys try to fight back. For a prepper, Rob and his group seem to have left out some key supplies to necessitate these supply runs so early in the game. They probably could have invested in some holsters, better weapons and making sure everyone in the group of adults were able to defend. There was an odd tendency to recap previous action at the start of new chapters. The book was just not long enough for me to forget what had already happened. The group makes some stupefying decisions which gets people killed and the main character captured. The most stupefying was subduing the very bad guy leader but deciding to let him live to undergo justice. Not that we get to see what kind of justice they had in mind because literally minutes after the climatic battle, the story ends.
January 19, 2020
This is a great dystopian story that certainly chilled me to the bone. It pulled me into the story and I enjoyed being part of even though it was stressful and kept me on the edge of my seat. I love this series
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 3, 2023
the worst so far
I have enjoyed many of these books, but this one has such a logical fallacy that it is not enjoyable. How are the kids taken and used as hostages. If they weren’t fighting, they would have been in the hiding hole. This is so very irritating. No one would allow their kids to be taken so easily.
I have enjoyed many of these books, but this one has such a logical fallacy that it is not enjoyable. How are the kids taken and used as hostages. If they weren’t fighting, they would have been in the hiding hole. This is so very irritating. No one would allow their kids to be taken so easily.
February 16, 2024
Book Review:
“Grid Down” (EMP Survival in a Powerless World Book 7) Kindle Edition
by Roger Hayden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
This is an entertaining novel with good character development. It shows what can happen when an amoral criminal takes control of a small town in a post-collapse society.
“Grid Down” (EMP Survival in a Powerless World Book 7) Kindle Edition
by Roger Hayden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
This is an entertaining novel with good character development. It shows what can happen when an amoral criminal takes control of a small town in a post-collapse society.
June 3, 2024
great EMP genre story
Loved this story…plenty of action, relatable characters, and some good prepped knowledge. The children of the peepers were well developed characters that lent an extra edge to the tale. The background on the villain also helped make his role more believable and frightening. I’d recommend this one!
Loved this story…plenty of action, relatable characters, and some good prepped knowledge. The children of the peepers were well developed characters that lent an extra edge to the tale. The background on the villain also helped make his role more believable and frightening. I’d recommend this one!
April 21, 2020
good story
A good story with interesting characters and a plotline that the reader in and keeps you eagerly awaiting the next element. A very enjoyable read that restores the hope in good people.
A good story with interesting characters and a plotline that the reader in and keeps you eagerly awaiting the next element. A very enjoyable read that restores the hope in good people.
June 4, 2020
Who really has the power
The American is working on taking back the country from the worst of theworst. Only the military ain't moving fast enough for one famiky. Read the book and follow the struggles.
The American is working on taking back the country from the worst of theworst. Only the military ain't moving fast enough for one famiky. Read the book and follow the struggles.
November 19, 2020
EMP: Quite an impact
Once again I'm really enjoying this series of survival after an EMP strike. Another great story in this one. I thought it was a little long. Took me a little longer to read but liked it anyway.
Once again I'm really enjoying this series of survival after an EMP strike. Another great story in this one. I thought it was a little long. Took me a little longer to read but liked it anyway.
January 13, 2022
Great Book
This book kept my attention all the WA through. The author is a great weighted and I wish I could meet him personally to tell how I feel about his book and shake his hand. Keep them coming and I will keep on reading. Thank you very much. See you on your next book.
This book kept my attention all the WA through. The author is a great weighted and I wish I could meet him personally to tell how I feel about his book and shake his hand. Keep them coming and I will keep on reading. Thank you very much. See you on your next book.
October 16, 2022
Good story
It was a good story. Ended rather abruptly and it definitely lacked a few things I had hoped for in a post Emp story. But the writing was great and most of the characters were very well fleshed out.
It was a good story. Ended rather abruptly and it definitely lacked a few things I had hoped for in a post Emp story. But the writing was great and most of the characters were very well fleshed out.
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January 19, 2020Why is it that authors feel the need for foul language to help their writing? Couldn’t even get five pages into the story.
September 1, 2020
Good read
Great characters just trying to survive and protect their families. I would recommend this read to anyone that follows the EMP genre
Great characters just trying to survive and protect their families. I would recommend this read to anyone that follows the EMP genre
September 21, 2020
Excellent book!
Very exciting book, with “heroes” you can trust. As an TEOTWAWKI enthusiast I would highly recommend this fast moving entertaining book.
Very exciting book, with “heroes” you can trust. As an TEOTWAWKI enthusiast I would highly recommend this fast moving entertaining book.
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September 5, 2021Average apocalyptic book. Decent.
March 21, 2022
great read
Easy to read. Great characters. Shows what life could be like if something did happen. Hopefully not. Enjoy the story
Easy to read. Great characters. Shows what life could be like if something did happen. Hopefully not. Enjoy the story
June 16, 2022
Grid Down
This was a fascinating story to read and it is amazing how things went so well at the end of the book.
This was a fascinating story to read and it is amazing how things went so well at the end of the book.
June 19, 2022
Too much!
I can't keep reading these right now. It is too realistic. Too sad. Too full of hateful greed for power. I pray our world never comes to this. But I know scripture...
I can't keep reading these right now. It is too realistic. Too sad. Too full of hateful greed for power. I pray our world never comes to this. But I know scripture...
October 4, 2022
This Down Book 7
This book has an easy to follow plot a interesting characters. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy learning more about post Apocalypse.
This book has an easy to follow plot a interesting characters. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy learning more about post Apocalypse.
January 29, 2023
Grid down
A gripping and emotionally action packed story with well written characters. Certainly worth the read. A new look into the craziness of the world we live in.
A gripping and emotionally action packed story with well written characters. Certainly worth the read. A new look into the craziness of the world we live in.
July 9, 2025
1.5ish but I'll try one more...
December 8, 2025
Great reading
Kept my attention!!
Very Realistic...
I would recommend if this sort of subject appeals to a person,! Food for thought !
Kept my attention!!
Very Realistic...
I would recommend if this sort of subject appeals to a person,! Food for thought !
February 24, 2024
This was an okay listen in this genre, it got improved significantly by the narration which adds to any story.
overall I am glad I listened to it, this was my first exposure to this author but I am willing to listen to another one as I think there is something there.
overall I am glad I listened to it, this was my first exposure to this author but I am willing to listen to another one as I think there is something there.
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