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American Midnight #3
Daybreak: An EMP Survival Thriller
POWER SURGE
Promise is safe once more. But as the community settles in for a long winter, a mysterious man from Jack's past appears on their doorstep, cold, starving, injured - and carrying with him a remarkable tale.
Solomon Tigner claims to know who was behind the Pulse - and that he knows how to reverse it.
But a shocking crime uncovers a dark reality - not everyone wants to return to the world before the Pulse.
And to discover the truth, Jack will embark on a dangerous journey through an increasingly desperate world to find the one person who may hold the key to their future - or their destruction.
The thrilling conclusion to the AMERICAN MIDNIGHT series!
Promise is safe once more. But as the community settles in for a long winter, a mysterious man from Jack's past appears on their doorstep, cold, starving, injured - and carrying with him a remarkable tale.
Solomon Tigner claims to know who was behind the Pulse - and that he knows how to reverse it.
But a shocking crime uncovers a dark reality - not everyone wants to return to the world before the Pulse.
And to discover the truth, Jack will embark on a dangerous journey through an increasingly desperate world to find the one person who may hold the key to their future - or their destruction.
The thrilling conclusion to the AMERICAN MIDNIGHT series!
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 19, 2021
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August 28, 2022
I would have given 5 stars if it had an epilogue. It just ended. For three books, all you were waiting for was for the power to come back on, and then it just ended when it did. I would have liked to have seen a bit of their lives followed up on with the power back on. What happened to Lucy and her baby? I loved this series but really disappointed how it ended.
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April 15, 2023
This takes a side path from the other books, by focusing on Jack and rather leaves Lucy, our prior main focus, on the sidelines. There were some editing issues: Katie Stone intercepts a message that would ruin the Thompson family-but it would ruin the Stone family and Jack's name was Thompson. Later Jack talks about absolving Lucy of her terrible sin with regard to the Machine but that should be Molly. I have generally found Jack to be a difficult character to like. He went sideways from his experiences prior to the event and time has not really improved him or my opinion. This also introduces the true cause of the EMP event and is based on a group's determination that climate change was irreversible in impact and to proceed to kill billions to "help." If it was irreversible, then nothing you did would help, right? There was no one really to cheer for here, except the kid that was trapped under the furniture. The ending was very abrupt. I'm not sure if there is another book, but also not sure that I will continue if so.
March 10, 2024
Series was better than some I’ve read. Nice not to have military backgrounds finally and just regular people trying to live through a world crisis. This last book was basically all about Jack. Though he does have some military training he is not the leader of his community. However he does have an ex girlfriend who created the pulse that crippled the world. After her partner in crime finds Jack and gives him the information it is now his mission to find her. The ending is somewhat too easy of a fix but of course that is the fantasy and fiction part. The author is a believer in science and shares his views on the pandemic in a short piece at the end. As I echo his views the commentary was welcome but some may not and that’s fine- it’s his book.
July 21, 2022
Good except for Covid propaganda
A good story. I liked the characters. A little goofy like when the main character almost froze, but found firewood. Then he pulls a gas line to blow up a house (why not fire up the gas stove). But it is hard to predict all the complexities. I dropped two stars because it was too preachy about Covid and climate change. I hope the author has kept up on the science around the lack of proper testing for the vaccines including evidence that in some cases they make you more susceptible to Covid. Oh well, nice story.
A follow up on everyone who got rich from Covid fear and lockdowns would be good.
A good story. I liked the characters. A little goofy like when the main character almost froze, but found firewood. Then he pulls a gas line to blow up a house (why not fire up the gas stove). But it is hard to predict all the complexities. I dropped two stars because it was too preachy about Covid and climate change. I hope the author has kept up on the science around the lack of proper testing for the vaccines including evidence that in some cases they make you more susceptible to Covid. Oh well, nice story.
A follow up on everyone who got rich from Covid fear and lockdowns would be good.
July 6, 2022
Good series
Generally well written apocalyptic/post apocalyptic series about how the world would cope after ALL power had gone. The main 'minus' I found was the use of words that I - with an English degree - didn't understand and had to look up. It was as if the author had used a Thesaurus, and they felt contrived, not really fitting into the overall 'feel' of the story. Other than that, I really enjoyed this series and would recommend it to others.
Generally well written apocalyptic/post apocalyptic series about how the world would cope after ALL power had gone. The main 'minus' I found was the use of words that I - with an English degree - didn't understand and had to look up. It was as if the author had used a Thesaurus, and they felt contrived, not really fitting into the overall 'feel' of the story. Other than that, I really enjoyed this series and would recommend it to others.
July 1, 2024
What is happening?
Covid is essentially over. Life is getting back to normal. Then all power is lost! Not only phones, vehicles and electrical power, but batteries won’t even work! What has happened? Life as known is over! Suddenly you are thrust back in time hundreds of years! But…………, the bad guys have modern weapons and use them to control the people who have survived. What will happen in this new world? Who will survive? Will anyone survive?
Covid is essentially over. Life is getting back to normal. Then all power is lost! Not only phones, vehicles and electrical power, but batteries won’t even work! What has happened? Life as known is over! Suddenly you are thrust back in time hundreds of years! But…………, the bad guys have modern weapons and use them to control the people who have survived. What will happen in this new world? Who will survive? Will anyone survive?
December 23, 2023
Great character development
A great read, loved his characters, wish it was longer. How about a 4th book called Lights On, as we follow Jack & Lucy's story as they get the grid up & running. Please.
A great read, loved his characters, wish it was longer. How about a 4th book called Lights On, as we follow Jack & Lucy's story as they get the grid up & running. Please.
October 26, 2021
Excellent
Excellent book full of thrilling action. Very fast read as you can not put it down. I highly recommend reading this series.
Excellent book full of thrilling action. Very fast read as you can not put it down. I highly recommend reading this series.
September 12, 2022
American Midnight series 1-3.
An EMP survival. Brilliant read, thrilling in many parts, it kept you enthralled, wanting more, Which it gave in spades.
An EMP survival. Brilliant read, thrilling in many parts, it kept you enthralled, wanting more, Which it gave in spades.
September 26, 2022
I was hopeful of a good resolution but was massively disappointed.I think that this book was not needed.
November 29, 2022
My least favorite of the trilogy. The author seems to have run out of content; hence, way too much about Ella, which had nothing whatsoever to do with the plot. Last half was battles.
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March 25, 2023
Thrilling
This ended differently than I thought it would, but I feel Molly got what was coming to her. Delighted. Great Series
This ended differently than I thought it would, but I feel Molly got what was coming to her. Delighted. Great Series
April 25, 2023
I'd love to see a few more books in this series. There is definitely room for at least one more on the shelf!
July 1, 2023
Pretty good
Keeps your interest. I have read five books now by David Kazzie.
If you like post apocalypse novels, you should read these.
Keeps your interest. I have read five books now by David Kazzie.
If you like post apocalypse novels, you should read these.
February 17, 2024
Something different
I really enjoyed this series. Big thumbs up for it. David Kazzie has a unique style of writing that is delightfully different.
I really enjoyed this series. Big thumbs up for it. David Kazzie has a unique style of writing that is delightfully different.
March 27, 2024
Awesome
Easy reading. Exciting. Not your usual post apocalyptic read. The while series was exciting and kept my attention. Great job!
Easy reading. Exciting. Not your usual post apocalyptic read. The while series was exciting and kept my attention. Great job!
June 17, 2024
Series
This who!e series is a good read from first to last. Good characters and action all the way through. Read
This who!e series is a good read from first to last. Good characters and action all the way through. Read
July 2, 2024
wow
Brilliant series, read all 3 books, suspense in every page. Would love a 4th book just to see where they all went from the end of book 3.
Highly recommend.
Brilliant series, read all 3 books, suspense in every page. Would love a 4th book just to see where they all went from the end of book 3.
Highly recommend.
September 14, 2024
Daybreak
A fitting end had me riveted to the pages read the first two books before this one though! Highly recommend
A fitting end had me riveted to the pages read the first two books before this one though! Highly recommend
October 2, 2024
Great storyline and characters, a bit disappointed at how they ended though
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