The world is hit by solar flares – disrupting power grids across the world. This story is primarily in the USA. There are opportunistic Presidents, who care nothing about this country, citizens, anything but power – you don’t need to stretch your imagination with this portrayal – think Trump. A good-guy Cabinet member who is on the run. A couple of good guy military men trying to protect the nation, and a slew of grizzly jerks that are trying to destroy it all in order to protect themselves.
It’s an apocalypse story with all the ramifications. Low supplies, bad people, good people. Bad guys are militia preppers, bikers, escaped prisoners. Good guys are that portion of our military and government that haven’t been corrupted. These stories will always disappoint with regard to the nature of man. Within a few days, we’re killing each other – doesn’t say much for Americans. But, given what is going on in this country, armed militias, and the visceral hate of our fellow Americans because of a political bent, maybe it’s spot on. Ultimately, all but about 30 million of us die – the story doesn’t say much about the rest of the world. Amazing that man will turn so evil in so short a time. Within days, women are raped, children killed, all for what may be in their pantry.
Narration is slow – bumped the reading up to 1.4 on the iPhone, but not distracting from the story – so okay.
Recommended for those interested in apocalypse aftermath. No sex, some offensive language – but realistic.
The ending of this long saga is the voice of the author – asking for an Audible review. Here ‘ya go R.E. McDermott!