In the Aftermath

by Ethan Smith

Think about everyone you know and love. Now, picture yourself in a world without them. How does it feel? The answer to that question is exactly how fifteen-year-old Julian felt when every single person around him ceased to exist in the flash of a moment. With no warning or explanation, he is left to try and understand the enigma that his life has become as he desperately searches for anyone else who might have survived the catastrophe.

337 pages, Paperback

Published August 7, 2020

About the author

Ethan Smith (1762–1849) was a New England Congregationalist clergyman in the United States who wrote View of the Hebrews (1823), a book that argued that Native Americans were descended from the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel. His position was not uncommon among religious scholars, who based their history on the Bible. (Source: en.wikipedia.org)

Reviews

[Alita Henry]

Love the book. Would love to read another book by this author. I give this book Five Stars

[Davina Frazier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great debut novel by Ethan Smith. Protagonist, 15-year-old Julian Westbrook, was living a normal suburban life when he suddenly finds himself in the world alone. No family, friends, animals, or even cars. All he knows is that they disappeared and there is a looming fog that is threatening his very existence. In his search to find the source of the mystery and other survivors, the reader is taken on a course that has unexpected turns and bends that will leave you with a fulfilling ending. What makes this book even more special is that it was written by a 15-year-old. Smith does a great job creating a solid storyline that has pretty good pacing, especially in the action scenes. While the character development could have been richer and the dialogue could have been more natural, that didn't take away from the enjoyment of the book. There were also some areas that made you have to really suspend belief, such as a too rapid medical recovery, but again not to the detriment of the story. I would highly recommend this to teens and others who enjoy dystopian novels. I look forward to reading more works by Ethan Smith.