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America Offline #2
America Offline: System Failure
A week after a cyber-attack crippled America's power grid, millions are dead--frozen by the worst winter storm in a century, irradiated by exploding nuclear power plants, or murdered by ruthless criminals. Millions more starve and battle for survival amidst the ever-worsening conditions.
Despite the long odds, Nate Bauer is determined to do whatever it takes to reach his pregnant wife and family in Chicago. Joining him on this perilous journey is fifteen-year-old Dakota, a young prepper on a mission to find her uncle.
Braving the frozen wastes of Illinois, however, may be the least of their worries, since the road to salvation runs directly through the heart of America's most dangerous city.
Despite the long odds, Nate Bauer is determined to do whatever it takes to reach his pregnant wife and family in Chicago. Joining him on this perilous journey is fifteen-year-old Dakota, a young prepper on a mission to find her uncle.
Braving the frozen wastes of Illinois, however, may be the least of their worries, since the road to salvation runs directly through the heart of America's most dangerous city.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2020
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September 7, 2023
I've always enjoyed William H. Weber's novels and this one is no different. This is book two in a four book series following Nate and his family as they struggle to survive in the Chicagoland area during a winter storm and an EMP attack that has shut down the power grid nationwide. These are easy to read, interesting, and with plenty of action sequences to keep the read excited. As I aim to finish up Weber's catalog this month I have to ask, "William!! What's coming next!?"
May 28, 2022
Good and Evil
What I liked about this series is that if you kept your priorities straight and in line with true values things will work out. Also family isn't just blood relatives. It is those that create a bond to protect, help,and love one another. This story is more than apocalypse story. Its how I think we should treat others.
What I liked about this series is that if you kept your priorities straight and in line with true values things will work out. Also family isn't just blood relatives. It is those that create a bond to protect, help,and love one another. This story is more than apocalypse story. Its how I think we should treat others.
August 9, 2025
Plot armor so thick you couldn’t cut it with a butchers knife. Dakota is like a trained soldier even though she never stayed in a home long enough to learn anything. And she must be the prettiest girl to ever exist with how often chick gets kidnapped, even though plenty of other women don’t even get threatened. And Holly’s storyline? Her connection to the family? Utterly ridiculous
May 4, 2020
Average to good
After enjoying the first book I struggled a little bit with this one. There were larger sections of the storyline where I found my attention wandering a lot and I found it difficult to keep myself interested in the story.
After enjoying the first book I struggled a little bit with this one. There were larger sections of the storyline where I found my attention wandering a lot and I found it difficult to keep myself interested in the story.
July 10, 2020
Another homerun for Mr. WEBER
Another great series! Great storyline and outstanding characters. I have several books downloaded but cannot seem to get to them, at least not until I read every book/series Mr. Weber has published. Yes I do recommend this book to all.
Another great series! Great storyline and outstanding characters. I have several books downloaded but cannot seem to get to them, at least not until I read every book/series Mr. Weber has published. Yes I do recommend this book to all.
July 20, 2020
Awesome!
Just started reading these type of books and this series was both realistic and in a scary what if sort of way but gives you hope that there are always good people out there.Plus,just a darn good story!
Just started reading these type of books and this series was both realistic and in a scary what if sort of way but gives you hope that there are always good people out there.Plus,just a darn good story!
February 14, 2022
A thrilling ending to America offline
The only challenge with this bookmis.finding s stopping point at night to put it down for the night . The reality of prepping meets the reality of evil , you will cry and your heart will race as you read William Webers thrilling ending
The only challenge with this bookmis.finding s stopping point at night to put it down for the night . The reality of prepping meets the reality of evil , you will cry and your heart will race as you read William Webers thrilling ending
June 9, 2023
Book 2
Good reading, interesting subject. Well researched which makes UT a great page turner. The author lets you know the characters and has them interact with each other. This book has a surprise ending which was nice to see. Can't wait to read more.
Good reading, interesting subject. Well researched which makes UT a great page turner. The author lets you know the characters and has them interact with each other. This book has a surprise ending which was nice to see. Can't wait to read more.
March 25, 2024
Continuing straight after the events of book one, Nate, Dakota and Shadow are still looking for Dakota's uncle and Nate's wife. This time rather than just being Nate's view, it introduces Holly, who is looking for Nate.
April 17, 2020
Great read!
Could not out this book down. Love when you have strong men and women in strong character rolls. Icing on the cake was shadow.
Could not out this book down. Love when you have strong men and women in strong character rolls. Icing on the cake was shadow.
April 19, 2020
System Failure review
System Failure is the second exciting post apocalyptic survival book in the America Offline series written by author William H. Weber.
System Failure is the second exciting post apocalyptic survival book in the America Offline series written by author William H. Weber.
May 13, 2020
Excellent reading
As with all of the author's other books this was an excellently written book. Was hard to put down. I think everyone will enjoy reading it as much as I did.
As with all of the author's other books this was an excellently written book. Was hard to put down. I think everyone will enjoy reading it as much as I did.
August 17, 2020
A ray of hope in the apocalypse.... Well written with great story line. You won't be disappointed when you start reading the series. I'm on to the author's next books....
October 21, 2020
Good
Lots of action, good story, along the story, the reason for four stars, it could get a little cheesy. But I did enjoy .
Lots of action, good story, along the story, the reason for four stars, it could get a little cheesy. But I did enjoy .
March 23, 2022
Great book
Really enjoyed this book. I can only imagine but I don't think it's to far off where we are really headed. Soon
Really enjoyed this book. I can only imagine but I don't think it's to far off where we are really headed. Soon
June 10, 2022
Double cross
When the red cross shelter was over run, the Russian mob offered the red cross workers a chance to work for them instead.
When the red cross shelter was over run, the Russian mob offered the red cross workers a chance to work for them instead.
September 24, 2022
Wolf
Really enjoyed this book. Can't wait to start the next one.. Even though there is violence , the author do.esnt !describ looke it in gruesome details which I like
Really enjoyed this book. Can't wait to start the next one.. Even though there is violence , the author do.esnt !describ looke it in gruesome details which I like
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.
January 30, 2025
A quick but fun read.
February 3, 2025
hated the mary / holly plot reveal and how he dumbed down holly especially since it was so predictable (like everything else in book 2)
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