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October Fall Series #1
October Fall
Just as the nation was getting over the virus, everything went dark.
All modern electronic technology - toast. All communications and the Internet - down.
The police, FEMA, nor anyone in the government showed up for work any more.
Help was not coming. Everyone was on their own. The rule of law . . . lost.
Jake strongly suspected a massive EMP had completely destroyed the power grid. But he's a prepper, right? He and his MAG are ready for this, right? He's a retired Army Major, his wife Samantha a retired Army Captain. Other members of the MAG are retired military too, and they've been getting ready for something like this for over a decade. They have experience.
Their kids were off to college 90 miles away, and Jake was volunteering at the VA hospital when the SHTF, but he'd planned for that too. He felt confident his plans and his preps would save his family and friends. They were very well-prepared . . . but their neighbors weren't.
WARNING: There is some harsh cursing by some of the characters. There are some scenes depicting extreme violence. If you can't handle that—this is NOT the story for you.
All modern electronic technology - toast. All communications and the Internet - down.
The police, FEMA, nor anyone in the government showed up for work any more.
Help was not coming. Everyone was on their own. The rule of law . . . lost.
Jake strongly suspected a massive EMP had completely destroyed the power grid. But he's a prepper, right? He and his MAG are ready for this, right? He's a retired Army Major, his wife Samantha a retired Army Captain. Other members of the MAG are retired military too, and they've been getting ready for something like this for over a decade. They have experience.
Their kids were off to college 90 miles away, and Jake was volunteering at the VA hospital when the SHTF, but he'd planned for that too. He felt confident his plans and his preps would save his family and friends. They were very well-prepared . . . but their neighbors weren't.
WARNING: There is some harsh cursing by some of the characters. There are some scenes depicting extreme violence. If you can't handle that—this is NOT the story for you.
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366 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2021
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June 2, 2021
Oh, irony.
The authors of this book have made it a central theme of the book that the main character has learned most of his knowledge of “prepping” from end-of-the-world -as-we-know-it books; yet this book is neither informative nor accurate in its information. It is almost a parody of the genre. A quick example: firearms, which are featured heavily. The book frequently refers to firearms in “.22 long” caliber, when what is meant is .22 “long rifle”. There is a .22 long, but it is a fairly obsolete cartridge. It compares the .380 round to .38 ammo used by “older” revolvers. What is meant is the .38 Smith and Wesson caliber, but sound like it’s equating the .380 to the more modern, longer, and more powerful .38 Special. The choice of guns un some instances is just silly. Not a big deal? The main character is supposed to be a retired military office who is the big cheese and driving force of a group of apocalypse survivors, and I can’t help thinking that if he’s so wiring about these details, how much more info in book is inaccurate. Makes the story unbelievable.
The authors of this book have made it a central theme of the book that the main character has learned most of his knowledge of “prepping” from end-of-the-world -as-we-know-it books; yet this book is neither informative nor accurate in its information. It is almost a parody of the genre. A quick example: firearms, which are featured heavily. The book frequently refers to firearms in “.22 long” caliber, when what is meant is .22 “long rifle”. There is a .22 long, but it is a fairly obsolete cartridge. It compares the .380 round to .38 ammo used by “older” revolvers. What is meant is the .38 Smith and Wesson caliber, but sound like it’s equating the .380 to the more modern, longer, and more powerful .38 Special. The choice of guns un some instances is just silly. Not a big deal? The main character is supposed to be a retired military office who is the big cheese and driving force of a group of apocalypse survivors, and I can’t help thinking that if he’s so wiring about these details, how much more info in book is inaccurate. Makes the story unbelievable.
November 13, 2021
Shows flashes of being decent, drowned in a sea of mediocrity.
I have kindle unlimited, and a strange fascination with books like this one. Books about the apocalypse are my guilty pleasure, but for every, "The Dog Stars" you get twenty of these dog turds.
That's not to say it's the worst thing I've ever read, but it's got some pretty significant flaws.
First off is his treatment of women in the book. It's hilariously bad. Like, dude is trying to write women as actual people, cuz he knows he's supposed to do it that way, but can't for the life of him figure out how to do it. He clearly thinks his treatment was pretty good, else why put it out there? It isn't, though. All the female characters are relegated to 22 rifles and pistols, because that's all their delicate constitutions can handle, apparently.
The main character's wife was supposedly a combat medic, but carries a 22 revolver as her weapon for a long time. Apparently the author forgot that, despite her being a woman, officers and combat medics (regardless of what's between their legs) pass a pistol qualification with a 9mm pistol, and are often issued them in addition to an M4. *gasp* A woman can shoot a centerfire pistol and rifle? The audacity! God, I love this kind of casual misogyny. It lets you know how the author really thinks. All the girls get 22s, all the boys get the grown up guns, 'cuz what if a 5.56 or 9mm gave the ladies a nasty bruise or chipped one of their nails?! Amazing stuff. He tries to pretend that he respects the capabilities of women, but undermines that at every turn.
The second thing I noticed is a trope common in this type of fiction. The main character, despite being a pretty average dude, is the ABSOLUTE BEST at everything, and he's the smartest, most well trained person around. To make this work, the people surrounding him have to be absolutely lukewarm in intelligence. So none of the characters really do anything except what the main brainiac tells them to do. They have no autonomy. The only thing they really do is fellate the main character on a regular basis, and tell him he was totally right about everything, and he's the absolute best. He's the kind of guy that, after his wife told him he couldn't dig a bunker in the backyard, he went to cry out in the shed, lip atremble. "I'm right! They'll see one day! They'll rue the day they mocked me!"
Third. Dude. We get it. You're a republican. Nobody cares. HEY GUYS, THIS DUDE IS TOTALLY A REPUBLICAN! See? Nobody cares. Can you imagine how boring this author must be if he makes politics that central to his identity? Almost as boring as his main character! He's like, "I'm gonna mow the lawn and listen to Rush Limbaugh, like a true outlaw!"
And he's constantly plugging some off brand prepper merch, with shout outs to various whackadoos that run in his same sphere.
The villains are over the top, cartoonishly evil. They've gotta be drug dealers of course, because naturally drugs are evil. The author once knew a guy that injected a whole marijuana, and that same guy went home and killed and ate his entire family because of the munchies! Author needs to smoke a J and relax. But weed isn't evil enough for this villain. He also cooks crank, as one does when growing weed. Just as a sideline. You love to see it.
There's more, so much more. The author spent 28 years in the military, but only has a rudimentary grasp of Infantry weapons and tactics, so he must have been flying a desk for most of that time. Probably an S-8 messing up Joe's pay for a living, dreaming about going out into the field and playing Rambo.
Lastly, the main character constantly rails against the government, how they're gonna take over everything, and make everyone gay, then take away our guns before installing a dictator to trample all over our rights.
But like... Then the main character does some of that stuff. He's a dictator that took over his brother in laws farm, cuz he wanted to use it as a base. "Look, if the government were to try and take your land Will, I'd fight them off to the death! But also, I'm gonna need to take your land. You can still live here, so there's that! I'm definitely in charge, though. But you can farm for me!" It's just so tone deaf, I can't even believe he wrote it like this.
This book isn't that good, and you DEFINITELY shouldn't pay for it. But if you have kindle unlimited like me? Go ahead. It's fun to peek into the head of a stranger and see what they really think.
But seriously, to the author of the book, congrats on writing your first novel. It wasn't good, but you crapped out 400 finished pages, and that's more than I've ever done.
I have kindle unlimited, and a strange fascination with books like this one. Books about the apocalypse are my guilty pleasure, but for every, "The Dog Stars" you get twenty of these dog turds.
That's not to say it's the worst thing I've ever read, but it's got some pretty significant flaws.
First off is his treatment of women in the book. It's hilariously bad. Like, dude is trying to write women as actual people, cuz he knows he's supposed to do it that way, but can't for the life of him figure out how to do it. He clearly thinks his treatment was pretty good, else why put it out there? It isn't, though. All the female characters are relegated to 22 rifles and pistols, because that's all their delicate constitutions can handle, apparently.
The main character's wife was supposedly a combat medic, but carries a 22 revolver as her weapon for a long time. Apparently the author forgot that, despite her being a woman, officers and combat medics (regardless of what's between their legs) pass a pistol qualification with a 9mm pistol, and are often issued them in addition to an M4. *gasp* A woman can shoot a centerfire pistol and rifle? The audacity! God, I love this kind of casual misogyny. It lets you know how the author really thinks. All the girls get 22s, all the boys get the grown up guns, 'cuz what if a 5.56 or 9mm gave the ladies a nasty bruise or chipped one of their nails?! Amazing stuff. He tries to pretend that he respects the capabilities of women, but undermines that at every turn.
The second thing I noticed is a trope common in this type of fiction. The main character, despite being a pretty average dude, is the ABSOLUTE BEST at everything, and he's the smartest, most well trained person around. To make this work, the people surrounding him have to be absolutely lukewarm in intelligence. So none of the characters really do anything except what the main brainiac tells them to do. They have no autonomy. The only thing they really do is fellate the main character on a regular basis, and tell him he was totally right about everything, and he's the absolute best. He's the kind of guy that, after his wife told him he couldn't dig a bunker in the backyard, he went to cry out in the shed, lip atremble. "I'm right! They'll see one day! They'll rue the day they mocked me!"
Third. Dude. We get it. You're a republican. Nobody cares. HEY GUYS, THIS DUDE IS TOTALLY A REPUBLICAN! See? Nobody cares. Can you imagine how boring this author must be if he makes politics that central to his identity? Almost as boring as his main character! He's like, "I'm gonna mow the lawn and listen to Rush Limbaugh, like a true outlaw!"
And he's constantly plugging some off brand prepper merch, with shout outs to various whackadoos that run in his same sphere.
The villains are over the top, cartoonishly evil. They've gotta be drug dealers of course, because naturally drugs are evil. The author once knew a guy that injected a whole marijuana, and that same guy went home and killed and ate his entire family because of the munchies! Author needs to smoke a J and relax. But weed isn't evil enough for this villain. He also cooks crank, as one does when growing weed. Just as a sideline. You love to see it.
There's more, so much more. The author spent 28 years in the military, but only has a rudimentary grasp of Infantry weapons and tactics, so he must have been flying a desk for most of that time. Probably an S-8 messing up Joe's pay for a living, dreaming about going out into the field and playing Rambo.
Lastly, the main character constantly rails against the government, how they're gonna take over everything, and make everyone gay, then take away our guns before installing a dictator to trample all over our rights.
But like... Then the main character does some of that stuff. He's a dictator that took over his brother in laws farm, cuz he wanted to use it as a base. "Look, if the government were to try and take your land Will, I'd fight them off to the death! But also, I'm gonna need to take your land. You can still live here, so there's that! I'm definitely in charge, though. But you can farm for me!" It's just so tone deaf, I can't even believe he wrote it like this.
This book isn't that good, and you DEFINITELY shouldn't pay for it. But if you have kindle unlimited like me? Go ahead. It's fun to peek into the head of a stranger and see what they really think.
But seriously, to the author of the book, congrats on writing your first novel. It wasn't good, but you crapped out 400 finished pages, and that's more than I've ever done.
April 8, 2021
Good Read
I enjoy the prepper books that are about prepping. This one checks that box. A common failing in prepper book series IMHO is a series in which the first book is devoted to prepping and then the subsequent books are devoted to battle scenarios. I hope this one doesn't fall into that class.
Great start. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Typical of the times, I saw a couple of reviews complaining about ideology. I personally think those reviews are "off base." Granted the characters in the book adhere to a "conservative" philosophy, but I didn't find that offensive or detrimental to the story. Seems to me that a prepper novel in which the characters were opposed to guns would be pretty hard to believe. Likewise, it seems to me that characters looking for the government to take care of them do not really fit into a prepper novel.
I enjoy the prepper books that are about prepping. This one checks that box. A common failing in prepper book series IMHO is a series in which the first book is devoted to prepping and then the subsequent books are devoted to battle scenarios. I hope this one doesn't fall into that class.
Great start. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Typical of the times, I saw a couple of reviews complaining about ideology. I personally think those reviews are "off base." Granted the characters in the book adhere to a "conservative" philosophy, but I didn't find that offensive or detrimental to the story. Seems to me that a prepper novel in which the characters were opposed to guns would be pretty hard to believe. Likewise, it seems to me that characters looking for the government to take care of them do not really fit into a prepper novel.
June 27, 2021
Good book but way too much MAGA rhetoric
I enjoyed this book from a survivalist/post apocalyptic perspective.. it was realistic and informed in how it handled the EMP effects, societal breakdown and emergency responses. However, there was way too much Republican, anti gun control and MAGA rhetoric and the relationships between genders was extremely misogynistic which really ruined the read for me. Even though there were strong women characters, all of them were written as “strong knowledgeable woman who still wants to be sexy for her hubby (wanting to wear makeup and sexy lingerie) and who knows she needs a man to lead her and approve what she does”
I don’t know if I will read the rest of the series because I honestly don’t want to appear to support either it’s patriarchal or political (Republican) agendas.
I enjoyed this book from a survivalist/post apocalyptic perspective.. it was realistic and informed in how it handled the EMP effects, societal breakdown and emergency responses. However, there was way too much Republican, anti gun control and MAGA rhetoric and the relationships between genders was extremely misogynistic which really ruined the read for me. Even though there were strong women characters, all of them were written as “strong knowledgeable woman who still wants to be sexy for her hubby (wanting to wear makeup and sexy lingerie) and who knows she needs a man to lead her and approve what she does”
I don’t know if I will read the rest of the series because I honestly don’t want to appear to support either it’s patriarchal or political (Republican) agendas.
September 29, 2022
Every good journey begins with an unexpected…sore tush?!?
What a fun story! A fantastic beginning to kick off the series.
I don’t know what I was expecting - but it wasn’t what I received.
Well, I guess that’s not all true. I suppose I was honestly swiping that first page thinking this was going to be just your regular cookie-cutter apocalypse material.
I’m happily surprised I found I was incorrect!
Every time I thought, “oh here we go.” Or braced for what I was SURE was to come from that character’s choice, or who those characters were going to turn out to REALLY be……
Nope. I was completely wrong. Lol
(Hey, I never said I’m psychic! ;)
October Fall is solidly written, nicely paced, & has a plethora of characters to get to know - without being too overwhelming.
I also enjoy the fact that the characters range across all age groups & background specializations (& personalities!). Although, they are, thus far, missing a grumpy old dude &/or a slightly snarky chick. (But —now that I think of it, there may be this “hermit” entering the mix soon. So I may just get my wish … lol?!?)
Overall, I did shed a tiny tear or two with the extremely well developed characters.
And laughed quite a bit - as the dialogue between the men is outstanding!
Additionally, I always love to read about ingenious methods for turning everyday items into incredibly useful … other items. Such as water systems, gates, etc etc… And for those not interested in that stuff, no worries. This tale is not at all heavy on the specifications of these builds.
Overall, a phenomenal start to the October Fall series. I’m so glad I came across it!
On to Book 2! And I’m sure 3 … then 4 … 5 … 6 …..7 ….
Ps- Oh yes! The, “sore tush” thing. You’ll just have to read & see. I just REALLY dislike spoilers — don’t you?? ;)
What a fun story! A fantastic beginning to kick off the series.
I don’t know what I was expecting - but it wasn’t what I received.
Well, I guess that’s not all true. I suppose I was honestly swiping that first page thinking this was going to be just your regular cookie-cutter apocalypse material.
I’m happily surprised I found I was incorrect!
Every time I thought, “oh here we go.” Or braced for what I was SURE was to come from that character’s choice, or who those characters were going to turn out to REALLY be……
Nope. I was completely wrong. Lol
(Hey, I never said I’m psychic! ;)
October Fall is solidly written, nicely paced, & has a plethora of characters to get to know - without being too overwhelming.
I also enjoy the fact that the characters range across all age groups & background specializations (& personalities!). Although, they are, thus far, missing a grumpy old dude &/or a slightly snarky chick. (But —now that I think of it, there may be this “hermit” entering the mix soon. So I may just get my wish … lol?!?)
Overall, I did shed a tiny tear or two with the extremely well developed characters.
And laughed quite a bit - as the dialogue between the men is outstanding!
Additionally, I always love to read about ingenious methods for turning everyday items into incredibly useful … other items. Such as water systems, gates, etc etc… And for those not interested in that stuff, no worries. This tale is not at all heavy on the specifications of these builds.
Overall, a phenomenal start to the October Fall series. I’m so glad I came across it!
On to Book 2! And I’m sure 3 … then 4 … 5 … 6 …..7 ….
Ps- Oh yes! The, “sore tush” thing. You’ll just have to read & see. I just REALLY dislike spoilers — don’t you?? ;)
June 1, 2021
Excellent storyline. Great character introduction (even the Haugs). Fast paced and easily understood plot line. Reading second book in series and hoping Mark Lauren is quickly writing the rest! A really good read!
July 9, 2021
A great start to a new series, hope it’s a 10 book series
September 18, 2021
Could have been good
A man is a man and a woman has her place. Too much patting himself on his back, and no need to list every single gun and rifle and what bullets each take. Would have a much wider audience if he let his personal agenda get in the way.
A man is a man and a woman has her place. Too much patting himself on his back, and no need to list every single gun and rifle and what bullets each take. Would have a much wider audience if he let his personal agenda get in the way.
November 20, 2023
I found it a bit slow and Jake obviously loves himself and by the end of the book it got on my wick although he will make sure most of them will survive.
January 8, 2022
Terribly written and woefully boring - all the 5 star reviews must be fake. My favourite bits:
- spends 2 days building a water tower at a house they are leaving the next day. Makes total sense
- makes a point of packing his MAGA cap (why did this need to be included?)
- says he has prepped for 3 things - a zombie apocalypse, an EMP and liberals taking over America. I couldn’t stop cringing.
- author spends chapters and chapters describing meaningless things like the main characters type and number of guns or his neighbours generators and their model numbers then when something actually interesting happens eg his daughter has to shoot someone in an actually tense scene he spends a whole paragraph on it.
- the 50 year old something main character has sex with his wife about 5 times per day and constantly “grabs her ass”. Is the author 12?
- spends 2 days building a water tower at a house they are leaving the next day. Makes total sense
- makes a point of packing his MAGA cap (why did this need to be included?)
- says he has prepped for 3 things - a zombie apocalypse, an EMP and liberals taking over America. I couldn’t stop cringing.
- author spends chapters and chapters describing meaningless things like the main characters type and number of guns or his neighbours generators and their model numbers then when something actually interesting happens eg his daughter has to shoot someone in an actually tense scene he spends a whole paragraph on it.
- the 50 year old something main character has sex with his wife about 5 times per day and constantly “grabs her ass”. Is the author 12?
August 29, 2024
I just had to read this book again!
I really did enjoy reading this book again, even when I rolled my eyes several times. I'm going to continue and read the rest of the series. It's definitely one of my favorite EMP post-apocalyptic book series. I loved how quirky Jake was and the dynamic he has with his wife and his friends. I can do without politics or at least change the names, so it's more neutral. I'm not bashing Republicans, I actually like getting to know their views on things. Like I said, I love this book, and many authors who write this type of genre are also Republicans and I love reading their books. I like how the mc is an army vet and his spouse as well. My husband and I are also army vets, so it has more of a connection.
I really did enjoy reading this book again, even when I rolled my eyes several times. I'm going to continue and read the rest of the series. It's definitely one of my favorite EMP post-apocalyptic book series. I loved how quirky Jake was and the dynamic he has with his wife and his friends. I can do without politics or at least change the names, so it's more neutral. I'm not bashing Republicans, I actually like getting to know their views on things. Like I said, I love this book, and many authors who write this type of genre are also Republicans and I love reading their books. I like how the mc is an army vet and his spouse as well. My husband and I are also army vets, so it has more of a connection.
July 2, 2021
Didn’t make it past the first six chapters
If you want to know what the first day of The event was like for as many or more characters, then you have a shot at getting to the meat of this book. That and you’ll get a good idea of what to take what to pack in detail including brand names and down to the minutia of color. But I couldn’t make it past that I’ve read too many in the genre I know too much about it I just wanted to get to the meat of the thing. None of the characters were well developed at least not in the beginning. Perhaps the author get better as the pages went on.
If you want to know what the first day of The event was like for as many or more characters, then you have a shot at getting to the meat of this book. That and you’ll get a good idea of what to take what to pack in detail including brand names and down to the minutia of color. But I couldn’t make it past that I’ve read too many in the genre I know too much about it I just wanted to get to the meat of the thing. None of the characters were well developed at least not in the beginning. Perhaps the author get better as the pages went on.
April 23, 2021
Great read!
This is not my normal style read but a friend recommended it because it is set in the town that I live. I found that aspect intriguing so I started in on a prepper book that I would never have normally read. Not only was it interesting to read about places i have lived for years I totally got caught up in the story. The writer depicted the apocalyptic plot in a way that was disturbingly plausible. The character development made me feel like I knew them. I now can't wait for book 2, 3 and 4!
This is not my normal style read but a friend recommended it because it is set in the town that I live. I found that aspect intriguing so I started in on a prepper book that I would never have normally read. Not only was it interesting to read about places i have lived for years I totally got caught up in the story. The writer depicted the apocalyptic plot in a way that was disturbingly plausible. The character development made me feel like I knew them. I now can't wait for book 2, 3 and 4!
June 19, 2021
Not a bad read.
Although I really enjoyed this book there are a couple of things that annoyed me.First off. All the fuss about getting the shower ready, everyone had a warm shower a day. Well I don't think that is totally necessary when everything is running out.And I don't think people would be too bothered with going without for a day or three.
Also the men are the great hunters and their wives are at home doing laundry and prepping food even though their wives were in the forces.Excuse me, not happening.
But for all that I'm looking forward to the next book.
Although I really enjoyed this book there are a couple of things that annoyed me.First off. All the fuss about getting the shower ready, everyone had a warm shower a day. Well I don't think that is totally necessary when everything is running out.And I don't think people would be too bothered with going without for a day or three.
Also the men are the great hunters and their wives are at home doing laundry and prepping food even though their wives were in the forces.Excuse me, not happening.
But for all that I'm looking forward to the next book.
December 19, 2021
Racism, maga, products ads
Dont know if craven/ boyd, is the trump supporter, but if wantyou to reach a diverse consumer base, then you want to keep your arrogant racism and political choices to a minimum, I say arrogant because these arthours really dont care if you continue being a customer. Additionally, the book is a walking product advertisement, with annoyingly repetitive jargon, mannerisms and rhetoric.
If I could use one word to describe this book it would be
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Dont know if craven/ boyd, is the trump supporter, but if wantyou to reach a diverse consumer base, then you want to keep your arrogant racism and political choices to a minimum, I say arrogant because these arthours really dont care if you continue being a customer. Additionally, the book is a walking product advertisement, with annoyingly repetitive jargon, mannerisms and rhetoric.
If I could use one word to describe this book it would be
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
July 15, 2021
Clueless
The writer has zero knowledge of guns, but pretends to. Then way over exaggerates the way the red neck talks. But the best line of the whole book comes at the end when the red neck ask his daughter to go get his dead son a turtle neck of a dickie. No one has worn a turtle neck in 30 years and no one in the south has ever worn a dickie. 100% chance a red neck in the south wouldn't know what a dickie was.
The writer has zero knowledge of guns, but pretends to. Then way over exaggerates the way the red neck talks. But the best line of the whole book comes at the end when the red neck ask his daughter to go get his dead son a turtle neck of a dickie. No one has worn a turtle neck in 30 years and no one in the south has ever worn a dickie. 100% chance a red neck in the south wouldn't know what a dickie was.
May 20, 2021
People in Florida talk like Haug Sr ?
People in Florida talk like Haug Sr ?
Better move those vehicle paper weights in front of subdivision gate.
Ham radios ?
5th wheels ?
UHauls ?
No rings are 24k. Too soft. 10k or 14k or 18k
Stein Marts are still open ?
Butter = cream & salt & shake in a mason jar
Easy peasy if you have a dairy cow.
The memed tshirts are great.
People in Florida talk like Haug Sr ?
Better move those vehicle paper weights in front of subdivision gate.
Ham radios ?
5th wheels ?
UHauls ?
No rings are 24k. Too soft. 10k or 14k or 18k
Stein Marts are still open ?
Butter = cream & salt & shake in a mason jar
Easy peasy if you have a dairy cow.
The memed tshirts are great.
June 15, 2021
Don't bother if you arent into fash crybabying
He gives you a disclaimer earlier on when he talks about turning on rush Limbaugh ( glad were all safe from him now).
Hard to find good survival lit for people who don't have an ideology of fear, hatred, and telling others what to do.
He gives you a disclaimer earlier on when he talks about turning on rush Limbaugh ( glad were all safe from him now).
Hard to find good survival lit for people who don't have an ideology of fear, hatred, and telling others what to do.
June 19, 2021
An excellent read!
This is the first book by Mark that I have read, Boyd's books, I have read them all. This book has a great storyline that I hope continues in the next book. The references to other authors is an awesome tribute to them. I happened to be wearing my "dammit Boyd" shirt as I finished it.
This is the first book by Mark that I have read, Boyd's books, I have read them all. This book has a great storyline that I hope continues in the next book. The references to other authors is an awesome tribute to them. I happened to be wearing my "dammit Boyd" shirt as I finished it.
July 19, 2021
Riveting!
Talk about a page turner and here is one just waiting for you. This well told story shows how one man's awareness creates a more level playing field for those that listen.
There author might consider a web site offering the plethora of t-shirts mentioned in
the story!
Talk about a page turner and here is one just waiting for you. This well told story shows how one man's awareness creates a more level playing field for those that listen.
There author might consider a web site offering the plethora of t-shirts mentioned in
the story!
July 21, 2021
Well Prepared
Pretty good book about the aftereffects of an EMP. Lots and lots of descriptions of guns and accessories. With all the t-shirts, with quotes on them, can't believe there are none with Heinlein quotes.One small thing but since I was in the 2nd AD ,A little irksome. The M-60 or M-60 A1 were not called Pattons. But worth checking out the second book
Pretty good book about the aftereffects of an EMP. Lots and lots of descriptions of guns and accessories. With all the t-shirts, with quotes on them, can't believe there are none with Heinlein quotes.One small thing but since I was in the 2nd AD ,A little irksome. The M-60 or M-60 A1 were not called Pattons. But worth checking out the second book
July 25, 2021
Outstanding!
I would put this on anyone’s’ must read list! It could easily happen in our world today and is super informative. The writer has definitely done research! Even if you don’t believe it’s possible- still a fantastic read. I too collect various witty, funny, and rock groups t-shirts (read the book & you’ll know what I mean)
I would put this on anyone’s’ must read list! It could easily happen in our world today and is super informative. The writer has definitely done research! Even if you don’t believe it’s possible- still a fantastic read. I too collect various witty, funny, and rock groups t-shirts (read the book & you’ll know what I mean)
September 16, 2021
Compelling
Author describes disaster preparedness in significant detail while fully developing the story’s characters and fate. The steps they take to ready for surviving the widespread devastation seem realistic and comprehensive. We’ll soon find out if their extensive preparations are sufficient.
Author describes disaster preparedness in significant detail while fully developing the story’s characters and fate. The steps they take to ready for surviving the widespread devastation seem realistic and comprehensive. We’ll soon find out if their extensive preparations are sufficient.
April 2, 2022
great read, excellent information
This book is a wonderful balance of relevant information, and quality story telling. The fact that the scenario presented here is entirely possible lends it that much more of a worthwhile read. Strong characters without being to verbose, and straightforward narrative. I highly recommend it.
This book is a wonderful balance of relevant information, and quality story telling. The fact that the scenario presented here is entirely possible lends it that much more of a worthwhile read. Strong characters without being to verbose, and straightforward narrative. I highly recommend it.
May 4, 2022
Good first book! Hope the rest continue as well.
I like the idea of being at least somewhat prepared. We need this now in a time of great possibility for an EMP attack on our nation. This book demonstrates some basic things we can individually do to have a chance of surviving the hard times we just may have in our future.
I like the idea of being at least somewhat prepared. We need this now in a time of great possibility for an EMP attack on our nation. This book demonstrates some basic things we can individually do to have a chance of surviving the hard times we just may have in our future.
February 10, 2023
dialogue, character decisions lacking
The first thing they should have done after the Haug attack was set a watch on the Haugs. They knew they wouldn’t give up but went everywhere but there “practicing patrolling.” I hate it when main characters do stupid things. And no one always talks in complete sentences.
The first thing they should have done after the Haug attack was set a watch on the Haugs. They knew they wouldn’t give up but went everywhere but there “practicing patrolling.” I hate it when main characters do stupid things. And no one always talks in complete sentences.
March 8, 2023
Entertaining apocalyptic EMP tale!
Interesting characters and storyline there is a very detailed explanation for everything that they did. It does have some helpful ideas for anyone who is trying to be prepared for any disaster. This is book one of the series so beware of a bit of a cliffhanger ending.
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Interesting characters and storyline there is a very detailed explanation for everything that they did. It does have some helpful ideas for anyone who is trying to be prepared for any disaster. This is book one of the series so beware of a bit of a cliffhanger ending.
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June 21, 2024
This was a very easy book to enjoy. It follows familiar patterns for this scenario of disaster. The characters were predictable as was the outcome.
The language was appropriate for the characters. One quirk I noticed was someone was brushing their teeth about every 2 to 3 pages. That was just odd.
The language was appropriate for the characters. One quirk I noticed was someone was brushing their teeth about every 2 to 3 pages. That was just odd.
May 29, 2025
Good story
I've been reading books in this genre lately, and this is one of the better ones. It seems more realistic, with a few characters that were prepared for the end, and others that teased them about it. The neighbors don't all go crazy and start robbing and killing immediately. Things get bad gradually, and as this book ends, trouble is on the horizon.
I've been reading books in this genre lately, and this is one of the better ones. It seems more realistic, with a few characters that were prepared for the end, and others that teased them about it. The neighbors don't all go crazy and start robbing and killing immediately. Things get bad gradually, and as this book ends, trouble is on the horizon.
April 6, 2021
October Fall
Hurry and get the next book(s)edited and out for your new fan. Great character development and very realistic scenarios. Between this series and The Farm series, I’ll have much good reading in store.
Hurry and get the next book(s)edited and out for your new fan. Great character development and very realistic scenarios. Between this series and The Farm series, I’ll have much good reading in store.
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