You’d think a book written in 2013 would be outdated, but this story could have jumped out of the pages of a newspaper dated 2024. It’s a disturbing (as in it makes you think) story of the demise of America as we know it. It may not happen in exactly this scenario, but it’s coming, we all know it. The prepper info is really important and helpful and the characters are believable. It’s helped me to understand some economic principles better. It’s entertaining, sure, but its’ value goes beyond just fiction. Great read and the narrator is awesome too!