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EMP Survival in a Powerless World #18
Protecting Our Home
A father and his family find sanctuary in their old family homestead, hidden deep in the forest during an EMP crisis.
Cody Russell leaves the city with his family and heads to his father’s old homestead, concealed deep in the woods. For Russell, the only thing worse than failing to reach sanctuary is the failure to protect his family in this dangerous post-EMP world.
Cody Russell leaves the city with his family and heads to his father’s old homestead, concealed deep in the woods. For Russell, the only thing worse than failing to reach sanctuary is the failure to protect his family in this dangerous post-EMP world.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 21, 2020
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June 28, 2020
It was a very realistic view of what could happen if we have an EMP situation. It shows how society could break apart into groups and then how every has to have skills already to survive in the mess that happens otherwise family might not survive.
July 30, 2020
Protecting Our Home
The book Protecting Our Home: EMO Survival in a Powerless World is a wonderful book to read. The book is worth the read. The characters were easy to believe and remember. A good read
The book Protecting Our Home: EMO Survival in a Powerless World is a wonderful book to read. The book is worth the read. The characters were easy to believe and remember. A good read
September 18, 2021
I wanted to like this book, but ended up being glad that it was not the first book in a series. There are editing issues throughout, including that we suddenly have a Randy speaking (instead of Cody) where we have not seen a Randy before and don't see one after. This tale starts with a not unfamiliar plot of a disaster (in this case an EMP) and a family trying to get together and find a safe place. Unfortunately, the Russell family are foolish people. Cody and Mary realize what has happened quickly and head out to retrieve their children at the high school. The entire way there, the couple constantly belly-aches about the state of society and despite hearing an explosion coming from the direction of the school, they stop to shop. This small New Hampshire town literally erupts in chaos and destruction very, very, VERY quickly after the power goes out. They reach the school which is clearly staffed by incompetent people and Cody can only get through by telling them no Facebook or internet for a long time? Emma and Jacob (pardon me-Geek Lord) never shut up while they are trying to get to a safer place and when they come across one poor lone policeman trying to stop the carnage, when the shooting starts and Emma is hit with paint splashed from a punctured can, they all blame the "idiot cop." And the kids just never shut up. Ever. Cody's idea of a safe haven is a cabin owned by his deceased father, though he has not been there for 20 years and rarely kept up with dear old dad. Lucky that the people who had joined dad were good folks, though prone to some right-wing ranting on occasion. They also have some good opposition from a Neo-Nazi group, and for a long time, the Russell fade to become bit players in the homestead group. That is until the end, when they have defeated the invading Nazis and rather than just finish off the leader, Cody dramatically challenges him to one-on-one and hand-to-hand combat. Everyone whose home was at risk just encircles to watch. This was just so very silly that had this not happened until the end of the book, I would not have finished.
November 12, 2020
Another book dealing with an apocalypse (EMP form). One good thing is the main character Cody who teaches shop and thus has an inside knowledge of some of the traits that will be needed to survive.l Other charracters include Emma and Mary.
One slightly unusual thing is that gunshots happen with just a few hours after the event. Almost all the teachers have left the school and the building ends up on fire. There's a very realistic and good description of the chaos, flame and death at the school.
Cody has access to a vehicle made in 1943 which has the major advantage of not having all the fancy electronics of modern cars which means an EMP has not had any kind of major effect on the car. This is something noted in various books of this kind, that sometimes the older something is the better it will be for survival purposes.
There's more shooting and more thugs.
No one knows exactly what happened. Some thing it's a Russian attack and some think it's a Chinese attack. This points out the importance of electronic communication which will mostly be lost during such an event. (Some ham radio operators may be able to work.) There's also a far-right group who go into attack mode.
Overall a good story that shows how quickly some problems might arise and how the lack of information can nearly cripple a survival effort.
One slightly unusual thing is that gunshots happen with just a few hours after the event. Almost all the teachers have left the school and the building ends up on fire. There's a very realistic and good description of the chaos, flame and death at the school.
Cody has access to a vehicle made in 1943 which has the major advantage of not having all the fancy electronics of modern cars which means an EMP has not had any kind of major effect on the car. This is something noted in various books of this kind, that sometimes the older something is the better it will be for survival purposes.
There's more shooting and more thugs.
No one knows exactly what happened. Some thing it's a Russian attack and some think it's a Chinese attack. This points out the importance of electronic communication which will mostly be lost during such an event. (Some ham radio operators may be able to work.) There's also a far-right group who go into attack mode.
Overall a good story that shows how quickly some problems might arise and how the lack of information can nearly cripple a survival effort.
March 23, 2022
Very entertaining
Interesting storyline with intriguing characters. It’s true, if you build it someone will come and try to take it away from you, by hook or crook or extremely violent behavior. Such is the story.
EMP sends Cody and his family arrive at the cabin in the woods he and his father built. But to his surprise more cabins have been built and are occupied. Apparently his father neglected to tell him about starting a community and that he remarried. In fact he was such an asshole he never bothered to meet his own grandchildren.
Interesting storyline with intriguing characters. It’s true, if you build it someone will come and try to take it away from you, by hook or crook or extremely violent behavior. Such is the story.
EMP sends Cody and his family arrive at the cabin in the woods he and his father built. But to his surprise more cabins have been built and are occupied. Apparently his father neglected to tell him about starting a community and that he remarried. In fact he was such an asshole he never bothered to meet his own grandchildren.
October 4, 2024
one of the better stories in the EMP series
This was one of the better stories of the EMP series. There were a few grammatical errors, and oddly, some British words and phrases, even though the people are supposedly American. I read the book, and I listened to the audiobook. The audiobook reader mispronounced several words (“nucular” instead of nuclear, “Calvary” instead of cavalry, etc), which was annoying, but did not take away from my enjoyment of the story. This one has a lot of action, with the main characters being likable and believable.
This was one of the better stories of the EMP series. There were a few grammatical errors, and oddly, some British words and phrases, even though the people are supposedly American. I read the book, and I listened to the audiobook. The audiobook reader mispronounced several words (“nucular” instead of nuclear, “Calvary” instead of cavalry, etc), which was annoying, but did not take away from my enjoyment of the story. This one has a lot of action, with the main characters being likable and believable.
July 12, 2020
Great book
Love all post apocalyptic fiction, the especially when family members work for common good. And the author is right, we must never encourage hate but stand up for our principles.
Love all post apocalyptic fiction, the especially when family members work for common good. And the author is right, we must never encourage hate but stand up for our principles.
August 17, 2020
EMP dystopian novel
The immediate after effects of an EMP, with confusion, violence and a reshaping of society as we know it. Interesting inclusion of teenagers and veterans add to the depth.
The immediate after effects of an EMP, with confusion, violence and a reshaping of society as we know it. Interesting inclusion of teenagers and veterans add to the depth.
February 15, 2021
Yep. More EMP stuff.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021
What else would you expect? Really enjoyed this one. It was a bit different than the others. That was nice.
Thank you for your review.
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021
What else would you expect? Really enjoyed this one. It was a bit different than the others. That was nice.
Thank you for your review.
September 22, 2021
Realistic and with good values
Normal people confronted by an extraordinary situation. Much more believable than a lot of EMP fiction. Also, it takes human life seriously — none of the absurd body counts some other books have.
Normal people confronted by an extraordinary situation. Much more believable than a lot of EMP fiction. Also, it takes human life seriously — none of the absurd body counts some other books have.
November 18, 2022
Great
A really terrific storyline based upon what is happening in the world today...unfortunately. A critical review of the attitudes and values of modern society and where we are headed.
A really terrific storyline based upon what is happening in the world today...unfortunately. A critical review of the attitudes and values of modern society and where we are headed.
June 27, 2020
Meh. It was free
Entertaining. Not a lot of character or story development, but it was a free Kindle book, so ok. Interesting idea.
Entertaining. Not a lot of character or story development, but it was a free Kindle book, so ok. Interesting idea.
June 27, 2020
Awesome storyline!
Loved this book! l have become a bit addicted to these EMP style stories , and this one is among some of best! Really enjoyed it!
Loved this book! l have become a bit addicted to these EMP style stories , and this one is among some of best! Really enjoyed it!
June 28, 2020
Thought provoking
Very good book these books like this will make you sir and think about how people can change when their very lives change.
Very good book these books like this will make you sir and think about how people can change when their very lives change.
June 29, 2020
Exciting story with a very suspenseful ending.
July 16, 2020
Everybody's safe haven
Even with all the precautions : evil can still get through. Can only prepare as best we can and pray.
Even with all the precautions : evil can still get through. Can only prepare as best we can and pray.
August 21, 2020
Protecting Our Home review
Protecting Our Home, written by author Colton Lively, is the eighteenth post apocalyptic book in the EMP Survival in a Powerless World series.
Protecting Our Home, written by author Colton Lively, is the eighteenth post apocalyptic book in the EMP Survival in a Powerless World series.
January 19, 2021
5 stars
Whew. What a ride. EMP and instantly society fell apart and it was non - stop action and chaos. Well written book.
Whew. What a ride. EMP and instantly society fell apart and it was non - stop action and chaos. Well written book.
April 8, 2021
This book is kind of twisted but in a good way. It's a good read.
October 18, 2022
Protecting Our Home
This book has easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy learning more about post Apocalypse.
This book has easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy learning more about post Apocalypse.
April 9, 2025
great book
Love it. The story moved quickly. I’ll be looking up this author to read more. Enjoyed the book very much.
Love it. The story moved quickly. I’ll be looking up this author to read more. Enjoyed the book very much.
February 7, 2022
Enjoyed it enough that I am reading it again.
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