The most frightening thing about this story is it’s plausibility. With the way things are going with North Korea, a nuclear holocaust is a very real, if still unlikely, threat.
This story focuses on the plight of one family, that of the Secretary of Defense. It should surprise no one that the families of high ranking government officials get priority treatment in the event of such attacks. In this case, most of them are on the same plane to attend their father’s funeral. When the first missiles strike their plane crashes, separating them and driving the plot.
While the US tools in the aftermath of the nuclear attack, this story seems to have a slightly more optimistic view of the state of the country than does the book One Second After, by William R. Forstchen. Still, it is a fascinating read.
Andrew B. Wehrlen has a unique style. His pace sometimes varies at unforeseen, but I have always found him very enjoyable to listen to. His character voices are easily distinguished, though this story did not allow him to demonstrate his full range, as some of his other readings have. I recommend looking through the titles he’s read to find other titles to listen to.