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America Offline #1
Zero Day (A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Series)
A devastating attack destroys the power grid, plunging the country into chaos. Nate Bauer and his pregnant wife, Amy, are bracing for the worst winter storm in a century when a sudden attack takes out the power grid, crippling the country at the worst possible moment. With temperatures plummeting and law and order unraveling all around them, news soon emerges that the local nuclear power is on the brink of a meltdown. Separated during the chaotic evacuation that follows, Nate soon finds himself alone in a frozen world racked by chaos and mounting levels of radiation. Traveling through this dangerous new world to reach his family will require guts, cunning, and every survival skill at his disposal. AMERICA OFFLINE is a nail-biting, post-apocalyptic ride perfect for fans of EMP and survival fiction.
287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2020
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May 11, 2024
This book opens with a note from the author describing it as a story about “regular folks placed in an unthinkable situation.”
Nothing about the main characters are “regular,” including our star ex-cop, doomsday prepping, youth bashing, anti-corporate, former cybersecurity specialist who talks multiple times about obvious security flaws at the nuclear plant and being fired for speaking out.
He does find a 15 year old girl who grows to be his pseudo daughter. She would be “regular” as well, except for having far more survivalist expertise than the regular man described above.
I blasted through this book not because it was gripping, but thanks to its simple and repetitive vocabulary paired with my hope that each page turn would flip the script of mediocrity.
The book was clearly written for the average gun-slinging, right wing dude bro. If that isn’t you, consider if your time may be better spent doing literally anything else.
Nothing about the main characters are “regular,” including our star ex-cop, doomsday prepping, youth bashing, anti-corporate, former cybersecurity specialist who talks multiple times about obvious security flaws at the nuclear plant and being fired for speaking out.
He does find a 15 year old girl who grows to be his pseudo daughter. She would be “regular” as well, except for having far more survivalist expertise than the regular man described above.
I blasted through this book not because it was gripping, but thanks to its simple and repetitive vocabulary paired with my hope that each page turn would flip the script of mediocrity.
The book was clearly written for the average gun-slinging, right wing dude bro. If that isn’t you, consider if your time may be better spent doing literally anything else.
August 7, 2025
Storyline wise, pretty typical apocalypse book - loss of power, separated family, immediate chaos. I did enjoy the nuclear power plant addition, though more could have definitely been done with it.
The main character and his travel companion have wayyyyyyy too much plot armor. And don’t get me started on the immediate loyalty of a stray wolf after just a few hours together. The losses of people so far has been pretty distant emotionally so that’s also been disappointing
The main character and his travel companion have wayyyyyyy too much plot armor. And don’t get me started on the immediate loyalty of a stray wolf after just a few hours together. The losses of people so far has been pretty distant emotionally so that’s also been disappointing
December 27, 2021
It left me on the edge of my seat the whole time!
January 27, 2024
Brilliant.
Really really loved this book and the characters were brilliant I really connected with them. We follow Nate and Dakota and the story is a good one, they have to look out for radiation to poisoning, the weather is terrible with thick snow and storms that make the roads impassable and then to top it all are the people who come out when there are no police about to stop them. All he wants to do is find his family and stay alive, it's becoming very complicated. Well written and the story rarely lets up. I'm biting the bullet and going on to read the next book System Failure.
Really really loved this book and the characters were brilliant I really connected with them. We follow Nate and Dakota and the story is a good one, they have to look out for radiation to poisoning, the weather is terrible with thick snow and storms that make the roads impassable and then to top it all are the people who come out when there are no police about to stop them. All he wants to do is find his family and stay alive, it's becoming very complicated. Well written and the story rarely lets up. I'm biting the bullet and going on to read the next book System Failure.
January 1, 2022
okay story
Easy to read, but not really dependent on terribly impacted by anything post-apocalyptic. There’s not enough there to compel me to read any further in the series.
Easy to read, but not really dependent on terribly impacted by anything post-apocalyptic. There’s not enough there to compel me to read any further in the series.
January 27, 2022
A good start to a series; I like the characters - especially Dakota. The plot takes some interesting turns. I'm up for the second book.
July 7, 2023
In general a decent book that kept my attention. However, I don't think the writing or storyline is anything earth shattering.
May 8, 2020
America Offline is a thrilling post-apocalyptic story with a gripping and engaging plot. The severity of a cyberattack with the precise timing and during a relentless winter storm sets off a domino effect of one catastrophe after another. The loss of resources and the magnitude of the attack has a crumbling impact on the fabric of society, thus resulting in a total collapse.
The build-up of intensity is terrific, with a high degree of unpredictability and action. The characters are phenomenally developed, ordinary, and authentic; both their interaction and the dialog are natural. The storyline is engaging, centering around, Nate Bauer, a prepper and his wife Amy, who happens to be pregnant, and their survival as the world they know crumble around them. Despite being a prepper, Nate finds himself challenged, dealing with uncertainty in his plans, and a situation that is going fast out of control.
Gary Tiedemann does an outstanding job with the narration, injecting the emotions and intensity found in the pages, bringing the story to life. The series is intriguing with a different take on this genre, one I highly recommend. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.
The build-up of intensity is terrific, with a high degree of unpredictability and action. The characters are phenomenally developed, ordinary, and authentic; both their interaction and the dialog are natural. The storyline is engaging, centering around, Nate Bauer, a prepper and his wife Amy, who happens to be pregnant, and their survival as the world they know crumble around them. Despite being a prepper, Nate finds himself challenged, dealing with uncertainty in his plans, and a situation that is going fast out of control.
Gary Tiedemann does an outstanding job with the narration, injecting the emotions and intensity found in the pages, bringing the story to life. The series is intriguing with a different take on this genre, one I highly recommend. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.
December 4, 2023
It’s ok, it borrow a lot from other things such as the last of us, world war Z, and really any other post apocalyptic setting. As a whole it’s a decent job but not unique on its own.
The premise on the back says “For hidden deep within the malignant code lies an even greater threat” but that’s never even referred to or referenced. The whole Stuxnet like virus that shutdown the whole country is only briefly touched on. The rest of the book is typical apocalyptic survival of where people are the worst enemy.
The premise on the back says “For hidden deep within the malignant code lies an even greater threat” but that’s never even referred to or referenced. The whole Stuxnet like virus that shutdown the whole country is only briefly touched on. The rest of the book is typical apocalyptic survival of where people are the worst enemy.
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December 22, 2021
This was a fun, quick read that has me chomping at the bit to get to part two! It appears the entire country has gone dark and Nate must help his pregnant wife and his in-laws survive the collapse. There's also a snow storm slamming into Illinois making Nate's travels more difficult. A lot of surprises along the way for such a short book, but it was enjoyable nonetheless!
P.S. This was my 200th book read on GoodReads!!! Yay! I think I'll have a beer.
P.S. This was my 200th book read on GoodReads!!! Yay! I think I'll have a beer.
March 7, 2022
I found it to be an easy read and very entertaining. As I get older and my eye sight not what it used to be, I found the font to be perfect. I know this could be resolved with a digital devices, but I enjoy reading from a book. I was reading it pretty much every day - a little at a time. I liked the transistion to the next book and I'm about 1/2 completed with that book. I now may research the other series that Mr. Weber has written and line up the next book to read.
November 6, 2022
Started out full of hope
Mr. Weber started his novel off very well. He developed a very believable character and a very plausible setting. The book continued in this way until about the last 20%. The decisions made by the main character became unrealistic and not consistent with the previous development. I have bout book 2 in the hope that these unnecessary diversions are kept to a minimum. there is always hope.
Mr. Weber started his novel off very well. He developed a very believable character and a very plausible setting. The book continued in this way until about the last 20%. The decisions made by the main character became unrealistic and not consistent with the previous development. I have bout book 2 in the hope that these unnecessary diversions are kept to a minimum. there is always hope.
May 2, 2022
A real good read
This is an exciting read. I recommend for people to read this book and get a taste of what life could be like in the near future, if there is a massive cyber attack. I decided to read this book because of all that I learned while doing my major research paper for English; I’m glad I did. An exciting read exciting read
This is an exciting read. I recommend for people to read this book and get a taste of what life could be like in the near future, if there is a massive cyber attack. I decided to read this book because of all that I learned while doing my major research paper for English; I’m glad I did. An exciting read exciting read
March 22, 2024
Nate Bauer and his pregnant wife Amy, are preparing for the worst snow storm in years. When they awake the snow has come, but so has a cyber attack, pushing the country back to pre power days. After being separated from his family, so begins a long journey to find them. Along the way he meets Dakota and he needs to help her against a brutal gang.
March 7, 2020
Well written
Love the story....different to do many post apocalyptic themes......cyber invasion of the worst kind with fire consequences from nuclear energy! Great premise and within the realm of possibility!
Love the story....different to do many post apocalyptic themes......cyber invasion of the worst kind with fire consequences from nuclear energy! Great premise and within the realm of possibility!
July 27, 2020
I really liked this book.The snowstorm of the century ,the power grid down,coincidence?Sadly no.Gary Tiedemann narrate this story nicely. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
December 15, 2021
Great book, fast read. I liked that the book is a survival story but the author doesn’t go on and on about the tools and guns and survival hacks. I don’t like books that go in horrid detail on stuff, I just want the story and this fit that perfectly. Will be reading the second one ASAP.
March 17, 2022
Good book unfortunately it may become non fiction
This is a great read. I believe it could happen today. We are so unprepared for our enemies tactic just like 911 we were warned and blew it.off.
This is a great read. I believe it could happen today. We are so unprepared for our enemies tactic just like 911 we were warned and blew it.off.
April 8, 2022
America Offline
Love the family interaction. Also the girl being rescued, plus the druggies are no more. I believe people will turn
N on each other, worse than they do now, yesterday a mother & her 24 month old baby were shot at in West Palm Beach. People need God in their lives.
Love the family interaction. Also the girl being rescued, plus the druggies are no more. I believe people will turn
N on each other, worse than they do now, yesterday a mother & her 24 month old baby were shot at in West Palm Beach. People need God in their lives.
May 27, 2022
Commitment
When Mate set out to do something he was committed. Each additional adversary they encounter. Sent them down a different path. Always the end destination to catch up to his family.
When Mate set out to do something he was committed. Each additional adversary they encounter. Sent them down a different path. Always the end destination to catch up to his family.
June 5, 2022
Decent start on an apocalypse series
This is the 2nd series of William H Webers' that I've started. This one about what would happen if our nuclear power plants were hacked into meltdown. I hope he continues past the four books in the other series.
This is the 2nd series of William H Webers' that I've started. This one about what would happen if our nuclear power plants were hacked into meltdown. I hope he continues past the four books in the other series.
July 4, 2022
Good story
The characters are interesting and we are slowly finding out more about the main character. The storyline is good and somewhat engaging. I enjoyed this book enough to try the second from the series.
The characters are interesting and we are slowly finding out more about the main character. The storyline is good and somewhat engaging. I enjoyed this book enough to try the second from the series.
February 25, 2023
America offline book 1
Good story well researched Mr. Weber knows how to keep the reader interested to keep on turning the pages. Nice cast of characters from past and present. Will enjoy reading this series and I think most people who like action books will to.
Good story well researched Mr. Weber knows how to keep the reader interested to keep on turning the pages. Nice cast of characters from past and present. Will enjoy reading this series and I think most people who like action books will to.
January 2, 2024
This story really gives you a look at what could, realistically, happen if we lost the power grid. how would you survive? Do you go, do you stay, do you search for family, or for safer places? What do you do? How do you do it? And what happens with your neighbors? It makes you think!
July 5, 2024
Enjoyable
It hooked me right away, with likeable characters and a mostly plausible plot. For me, the most important thing is whether or not I care about the characters, if not, why read the book? These, I did want to see what would happen to them.
It hooked me right away, with likeable characters and a mostly plausible plot. For me, the most important thing is whether or not I care about the characters, if not, why read the book? These, I did want to see what would happen to them.
August 17, 2024
The Best
Finally, a delicious read without mounds of annoying blatherings. Weber is awesome, but outdid himself on this one. I can’t wait to get into the second book of America Offline series.
Finally, a delicious read without mounds of annoying blatherings. Weber is awesome, but outdid himself on this one. I can’t wait to get into the second book of America Offline series.
August 16, 2020
It's been awhile to read a good book. Great intrigue and a realistic story line. You'll have a hard time putting it down.
April 14, 2022
Edge of your seat, loved it! Cant wait for the next book in the series.
May 17, 2022
Neither good nor bad. Rather standard. Luckily there are a lot of better and more exciting books of the genre
June 9, 2022
Cyber warfare
Someone attacks the USA via cyber. They also manage to cause nuclear power plants to go into melt down. The crime lords start taking over everything.
Someone attacks the USA via cyber. They also manage to cause nuclear power plants to go into melt down. The crime lords start taking over everything.
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