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“This book should be mandatory reading for everyone in our government and anyone else worried about terrorism in the world today.
This is a book of fiction. Fiction based on fact. This COULD happen and if it were to happen, ...
William R. Forstchen is a great writer. He has several novels and stories to his credit. One Second After may well be one of his most remembered ones.
In One Second After an enemy of the United States of America detonates 3 thermonuclear devices high in the atmosphere over the US. This causes a nationwide Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP), that fries every electronic device made since the 1940's. Basically anything that is not an electron tube device but uses transistors instead, and not hardened against such an event, is gone. Kaput.
The leading character then goes about trying to survive with his family and community.
One Second After is a fearful tale of a possibility we don't want to think about, but should. In the 365 days after the pulse we see how mankind responds to a world gone crazy. Everything we take for granted, our iPods, Xboxes, cars and Pacemakers are gone. Instead the days are filled with survival. Food, water, shelter and safety. These become the driving force behind every man, woman and child.
Unfortunately, the USA is a country that has the largest number of imprisoned criminals in the world. What will they do when the country is ripe for the picking?
One Second After is a dark story, but it has great moments as well. Moments displaying how we can be better, be strong and survive.
One Second After isn't the easiest read but it is sure a rewarding one. Do yourself a favor, buy this book. Read it and pass it along to a friend. You won't regret the experience or knowledge you gain.”
