Chaos Rises

EMP Collapse #2

by Christine Kersey

Back in their neighborhood, Alex and Melissa settle in, meeting with neighbors and setting up security while trying to procure the items needed to round out their supplies. But all is not well. Though their street has banded together, disagreements in the wider neighborhood keep harmony at bay. And when threats from outside the neighborhood start pressing in, the fracturing inside the neighborhood may be the death of them all.

344 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 19, 2021

About the author

Christine loves to read, but also loves to write suspenseful stories. She enjoys camping and hiking with her family and watching movies. Check out her website: christinekersey.com

Reviews

[Pam Shelton-Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always like themes of cooperation in surviving a disaster and that was the main focus of this book 2. It also was realistic in how difficult it would be to keep that cooperation going. Had I been a neighbor I would have suggested that whilst we had access to a truck, taking a larger group to Home Depot/Lowes and other places to get more seeds and equipment for a larger effort to grow food. Medical supplies and tools can be found in less common places than hospitals etc-vets, hardware stores etc. Start on a broader plan for food and water once supplies are gone since food will take time to grow. I do like a lot of these characters and found this to be a bit better and more believable than book 1.

[HeidiLorin Callies · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 2nd book in this series. The first one, “ Chaos Begins “ was very good. I really enjoyed “Chaos Rising” a story about EMP (electro magnetic pulse). The EMP has caused the world to basically come to a stand still. Nothing works that is electric; cars, electricity, heating, etc. People are dying from murder for food, heat, shelter, etc. Alex and Melissa live in a neighborhood where everyone has gotten together to help their neighbors and keep each other safe. Alex has had to kill people in order to keep his wife and children safe. Everyone is cold and it’s hard to find wood to keep them warm. Some people are breaching into this secured area looking for food and shelter. It’s definitely a different kind of apocalypse. I can’t wait to read the third and final book in this series.
Christine Kersey is an exceptional story teller and I feel like I could see what the people in the story go through.
I highly recommend, “Chaos Rising”

[Pascale’s*ARC,Unwind,Read,Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this, the second instalment in the series (which must be read in order as it does not stand alone), chaos rules as lawlessness prevails without any kind of law enforcement. People are becoming desperate and it hasn’t even been one week since the EMP turned the world upside down. A cooperative is formed, alliances are made, but crime continues to increase and murders are on the rise. Food hoarding and desperation are the order of the day. How long will food and water last and what will they do when they run out? Who will be the next one to die? Will the missing neighbours find their way home? Find out in this intriguing second story! Be sure to read book three as this book is not the conclusion to this exciting series…

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hard to put down

This was a great, suspenseful book. I am really enjoying the series. The story moves very quickly and the main characters are well developed. There were a couple of things that bugged me about the book. There was only one truck in the neighborhood, but I know far many more people have old cars that would still be working. Also she glosses over the need for water and medication. Although the main family in the story has water stored I would think this would be a big issue for some, maybe bigger than food. Still a great 5 star read!

[Linzi Osburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read

The story continues with Alex, Melissa and their family, neighbours and friends, trying to survive. Food becomes a major issue, so a committee is set up, which doesn’t go as well as planned, and some choose to take matters into their own hands, with disastrous results. Will it all work out well, or will the human cost be too high, and just what else can go wrong. Here’s to book 3.

[Jennifer Gonsalves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

I liked that this was post apocalyptic without a virus or other medical problem as the cause. I'm invested in the characters and what happens to them. Can't wait for the next book!

[Charlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

great

Another great book by Christine Kersey. I loved this book and all the characters in this series. I can’t wait to read next book by Christine regarding post-apocalyptic books. I would recommend this book and all Christine’s books.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the EMP Collapse series. We learn more about the characters and their strengths and their goodness in wanting to help others. Even in hard times, there can be kindness and goodness in humanity.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Community

The characters and the plot continues to keep you waiting for the next development . Again I read late into the night to finish because I could not wait to see "What next".

[Sandy McCulloch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chaos rises EMPCollapse book 2

Wow, how quick Chaos appears, how greedy frightened people can become. How power entices someone to try and take over. Injuring or killing to get what they want. But Who, the neighbour hood pulls together, but one man, uses outsiders to bring fear.

[Scott Shjefte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book one was Chaos Begins (EMP Collapse Book One) - Full Audiobook, Unabridged // post-apocalyptic thriller. Book two has the community uniting but not without internal conflict, outer threat also emerges. Audiobook is available from Youtube for free.

[♡ rey · Rating 3 out of 5]

➥ ❪ 𝟮𝟯/𝟬𝟲/𝟮𝟱 ─ 𝟯★ ❫
 ▸ read on youtube
  ▸ audiobook

[Sarahtar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Less good than the first one but still an enjoyable listen.