I would call it a must read for survivalist and preppers. After a nuclear holocaust obliterates the united states, life as we know it as come. However you might also like no blade of grass a fairly old book, yet very relevant to the survival. Exploring post apocalyptic world possibilities and trying human nature to its. I did like it, but i feel like it was wrapped up fairly well. One second after book 1 audiobook part 1 william r. Already cited on the floor of congress and discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a book all americans should read, one second after is the story of a war scenario that could become all too terrifyingly real. One second after one second after series book 1 ebook. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Second after and we look like men of war, among numerous other books in. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. No matter how familiar you are with one second after and other post apocalyptic books, there should be something to interest you here. I thought i was informed and getting prepared, but that stuff just shocked me.
An emp has devastated america, all the technology that we take for granted has become completely useless. Elizabeth is johns oldest daughter who just like every other teenage girl doesnt want to listen to her dad but thinks otherwise after the attack happens. A novel of the civil war, pearl harbor, days of infamy, to try mens souls and. Ive read a number of postapocalyptic fiction that is very good, but not quite like forstchens. In a world bound to modern chains we call technology. The book explores our modern dependency on technology and how vulnerable we become without it.
The difficulties caused by an electronic meltdown were well explored, even down to areas such as those who are medication dependant as well as the more obvious issues such as food, water and power. However, the growing hordes of ravening undead arent the only problems jango is facing. A novel of the civil war, pearl harbor, days of infamy, to try mens souls and valley forge. I think it was because it was at the beginning of my starting to prep and i kind of felt like what was the point after reading it. Books similar to one second after posted by pettifogger on 529 at 7.
A postapocalyptic thriller of the after effects in the united states after a terrifying terrorist attack using electromagnetic pulse weapons. Forstchen is the new york times bestselling author of one second after, one year after, the final day, and we look like men of war, among numerous other books in diverse subjects ranging from history to science fiction. One second after audiobook chapter 3 scary books, good. One second after a john matherson novel book 1 ebook. One second after is a 2009 novel by american writer william r.
Im not a survivalist would people who arent suvivalists like it or is it more geared to people who are in that mindset. However, if anyone needs a refresher or a wake up call, i highly recommend it. Similar books to one second after one second after series book 1. Buy a cheap copy of one second after book by william r. He also becomes the leaderdecision maker later in the story, so it is easier to follow through. I just finished reading william forstchens book, one second after and it has really messed my head up.
Many of the best books like one second after found on this list are classics and will be familiar to any fans of science fiction. Enjoy and relax to read books one second after in good quality online. I realize that this book, to most of you, is old news. Months before publication, one second after was already cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read. When a country ignores the threats aimed at its heart, the wrong people with the right weapon are a swift and brutal reminder of our. I was a little skeptical since it was selfpublished so much of that stuff is unreadable, but it is fairly well written and accurate. Food becomes scarce, as do lifesaving medicines and other staples of. The postapocalyptic story contained in the book one second after by william r. She is growing up and is starting to meet guys and ends up getting in a serious relationship right before the attack, and to add more worry for her father she ends up getting pregnant. One second after a john matherson novel book 1 kindle edition by forstchen, william r. Ill probably read the sequel because im a sucker for postapocalyptic novels, but i dont imagine itll be nearly as good. One second after was cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
It has been discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a realistic look at emps and their awesome ability to send catastrophic shockwaves throughout the. World war iii has struck and this time its gone nuclear. I havent been able to find another book that gave such a frank account of what life would be like after an emp. One second after book 1 audiobook part 2 william r forstchen duration. That book actually cost me sleep, and most books dont do that to me. You can also find other forstchen books in the bunker basics store. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In a small north carolina town, one man struggles to save his family after america loses a war that will send it back to the dark ages. It is good that there arent too much characters introduced in the book. In one second, an electromagnetic pulse emp sends america back to the dark. It has been discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a realistic look at emps and their awesome ability to send catastrophic shockwaves throughout the united states, literally within seconds.
Eight of us turned out to discuss william forstchens one second after. I agree that alas babylon in one of the all time greats. Forstchen one second after, one of the most horrifying and apocalyptic science fiction that will stun you like an emp. One second after has already been cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read, a book already being discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a truly realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy the entire united states, literally within one second. John is the most important character throught the whole book and it shows the hardships him and his family must face. This is interesting because adrian described one second after as basically a story along the lines of the world without us but we are still here. In all honesty, i am not the biggest book reader, nor am i particularly a fan of novels, but i was compelled to read this. However, be forwarned, it is powerful and the message has struck me to the heart. Months before publication, one second after has already been cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read, a book already being discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a truly realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy. He has narrated books by such authors as trevanian, brian freeman, don winslow, and james w. If youd like to chat further about the book, feel free to contact me or leave a comment in the comment section. Up book book club books books to read book clubs book club names entertainment weekly john green kid paddle reese witherspoon book club. In this entertaining apocalyptic thriller from forstchen we look like men of war, a highaltitude nuclear bomb of uncertain origin explodes, unleashing a deadl. Months before publication, one second after has already been cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read, a book already being discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a truly realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy the entire united states, literally within one second.
If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. The story is told in a third person viewpoint, therefore, making it a lot easier for readers to understand. One second after is a book that hits the reset button. A deadly disease unlike any other known before has swept the. Forstchen now brings us a story which can be all too terrifyingly real. One second after is a well written piece of literature, that we can learn a lot from. The point of view is third person from johns stand on everything. There is only one other time we reached that level of attendance, and it was in october 2010 when eight of us discussed alan weismans the world without us.
Others have gained mainstream appeal through their screen adaptations. Forstchens latest book, one second after could take a prominent position in our recent postapocalyptic fiction feature the story of the aftereffects of an electromagneticpulse emp attack on the united states, one second after has been said to follow the tradition of other fearinspiring novels such as nevil shutes on the beach and alas, babylon by pat frank. Already cited on the floor of congress and discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a book all americans should read, one second. One second after good book to read if you work with or like emergency disasters. Forstchen is the author of the new york times bestseller one second after and we look like men of war, among numerous other books in diverse subjects ranging from history to science fiction. North carolina buncombe county, north carolina forge books books dystopian novels. Its been a while since i read one second after, i hadnt heard of a sequel though. One second after a john matherson novel paperback november 24, 2009. It is a weapon that the wall street journal warns could shatter america. One second after a john matherson novel by william r.
Forstchen is an eye opening what if book of an attack by a foreign enemy using an e. One second after, one year after, the final day a john matherson novel by william r. He has coauthored several books with newt gingrich, including gettysburg. Released in march 2009, one second after and was ranked as number 11 on the new york times best seller list in fiction in may 2009. The community, the third book in the 299 days series. Forstchen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One second after is one of the books i ordered from amazon havent received my order yet.
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