What do you think?
Rate this book
Charlie's Requiem #2
Democide
The second book of the series. Charlie finds herself caught in the city as it degenerates into chaos following an EMP attack. Charlie, a successful pharmaceutical sales rep, has no background in prepping or survival. Thrust into a do or die situation, she quickly learns that leaders in Washington are working to change the country as she knows it. Her world has become a race to freedom while attempting to avoid capture by the new government’s agents. She must do this while trying to escape from a city with millions of residents as food, medicine and rule of law all disappear. Can Charlie and her group learn to survive, or will the lack of knowledge become their fatal flaw?
304 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2016
185 people are currently reading
218 people want to read
About the author
A. American
24 books780 followersCHRIS WEATHERMAN, also known as ANGERY AMERICAN, is the author of twenty-two published works, including USA Today Best Sellers Forsaking Home and Resurrecting Home. His books include the Survivalist Series, a sensational hit that began with the first book in the series, Going Home, and has sold more than one million copies worldwide. Chris’ latest release, Engineering Home, was #1 on Amazon New Releases Charts in Dystopian Fiction and Dystopian Science Fiction at its debut. It was also #2 on the Amazon Best Seller Chart only behind George Orwell’s 1984 upon Engineering Home’s release.
Chris appeared in season one of History Channel’s Alone series. He has been involved in prepping for over thirty years and practices primitive skills as well as modern survival that focuses on being prepared with the proper equipment. He travels the country appearing at expos and prepper-focused events to meet with readers, sign books and occasionally speak. In addition to these events, his travels also allow him to meet and train with instructors and students all over the country on preparedness and homestead design covering everything from food production to security.
As a trade Chris worked in the power industry for nearly twenty years building power plants and performing line work for power companies. He worked his way up to be the commissioning and start-up supervisor for many of these projects and has a solid understanding of power generation and distribution.
Chris currently lives in Florida on the edge of the Ocala National Forest with his wife of twenty-six years and his thirteen year old daughter Little Bit.
Chris appeared in season one of History Channel’s Alone series. He has been involved in prepping for over thirty years and practices primitive skills as well as modern survival that focuses on being prepared with the proper equipment. He travels the country appearing at expos and prepper-focused events to meet with readers, sign books and occasionally speak. In addition to these events, his travels also allow him to meet and train with instructors and students all over the country on preparedness and homestead design covering everything from food production to security.
As a trade Chris worked in the power industry for nearly twenty years building power plants and performing line work for power companies. He worked his way up to be the commissioning and start-up supervisor for many of these projects and has a solid understanding of power generation and distribution.
Chris currently lives in Florida on the edge of the Ocala National Forest with his wife of twenty-six years and his thirteen year old daughter Little Bit.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 38 reviews
January 5, 2017
Not as good as the first book...a bit slow and plodding.
May 28, 2017
Charlie and her companions are hunkered down near DHS headquarters waiting for word from John as to when it would be least dangerous to travel and what would be their best route. They have learned that DHS are more like gestapo and the FEMA camps are more akin to prisons.
Browning’s and American’s formal novel in the Charlie’s Requiem series, Democide, follows Charlie, Dr. Kramer, and Beker as they each deal with the aftermath of an EMP attack on the USA. While each must adapt to a life without power and the accompanying first world problems, the harsh reality of their government’s intentions are alarming.
I am so happy these two authors decided to continue Charlie’s story with a full-length novel with the promise of more in the upcoming months.
5 out of 5 stars. If I could give 100 stars for this I would.
Browning’s and American’s formal novel in the Charlie’s Requiem series, Democide, follows Charlie, Dr. Kramer, and Beker as they each deal with the aftermath of an EMP attack on the USA. While each must adapt to a life without power and the accompanying first world problems, the harsh reality of their government’s intentions are alarming.
I am so happy these two authors decided to continue Charlie’s story with a full-length novel with the promise of more in the upcoming months.
5 out of 5 stars. If I could give 100 stars for this I would.
Read
September 12, 2019Orlando is infested with vermin, of the two legged variety, sporting DHS badges and bad attitudes.
After the power went off Orlando was home to tens of thousands of tourists with no way to get home, but walk. The DHS arrived with working busses and took the long masses of humanity to a safe shelter. Suspicion begins to cloud the air as people disappeared.
Our characters are beginning to learn some discrepancies in the government handling of the EMP produced power outage. Things just aren't adding up. Getting answers is going to be dangerous.
This broad look at a government gone wild from the citizen viewpoint is an electrifying romp into conspiracy theory heaven. Entertaining to read and wildly exciting, I heartily recommend this read.
After the power went off Orlando was home to tens of thousands of tourists with no way to get home, but walk. The DHS arrived with working busses and took the long masses of humanity to a safe shelter. Suspicion begins to cloud the air as people disappeared.
Our characters are beginning to learn some discrepancies in the government handling of the EMP produced power outage. Things just aren't adding up. Getting answers is going to be dangerous.
This broad look at a government gone wild from the citizen viewpoint is an electrifying romp into conspiracy theory heaven. Entertaining to read and wildly exciting, I heartily recommend this read.
June 13, 2017
A decent book, but not A. American's greatest work. The plot points and details were more realistic (according to actual DHS/FEMA documents & plans) but the book seemed to end a bit anticlimactically, almost as though it were originally much longer and was cut into two parts. The characters turned out to be more interesting than I initially though. My biggest complaint would probably be how the action curve seems to slow down toward the end, rather than climax upward. I'll still check out the next in the series, as it is still a good book and well written. Hopefully the next one gets back to American's usual caliber.
March 8, 2018
Brilliant
I am so excited about this series! It's powerful and dramatic in the best possible ways. Outstanding character depth. You just can't stop reading. Following Doc Kramer, John, and Charlie through Orlando while DHS takes over the city and roving bands of gangs and criminals via for control. We start to discover all is not what it seems to be. Start reading this series you will be blown away.
I am so excited about this series! It's powerful and dramatic in the best possible ways. Outstanding character depth. You just can't stop reading. Following Doc Kramer, John, and Charlie through Orlando while DHS takes over the city and roving bands of gangs and criminals via for control. We start to discover all is not what it seems to be. Start reading this series you will be blown away.
October 11, 2018
This seems to suffer a bit from "second book syndrome" where the action is uneven and even drags at some point. DHS/Government seem to be doing some very sinister things-I used to scoff at that being anything other than big fiction, but now, I'm not so sure. I was glad to see Dr Kramer back, though there is action on a lot of different fronts, different characters with Charlie, herself, not getting a lot of focus. This book (like the first) could use a good editor.
May 27, 2017
I loved getting a glimpse into a city the size of Orlando from the same event of The Going Home series. You see more cases where good people are questioning what they must do to survive. Especially with people like John who works with the DHS and questions what that organization is doing and has planned to do. I'm looking forward to reading the next installment!!!
May 4, 2018
So glad to have found this series
If you're a fan of A. American you'll appreciate this series. Great storyline and realistic characters. Not overly preachy but accessible to non-preppers too. This book covers so much but doesn't lag or lose your interest. Well worth the read. Can't wait for more.
If you're a fan of A. American you'll appreciate this series. Great storyline and realistic characters. Not overly preachy but accessible to non-preppers too. This book covers so much but doesn't lag or lose your interest. Well worth the read. Can't wait for more.
February 11, 2018
Book 2
Holy dodo. What an ending. What a story. What an reading adventure. I definitely did not see that coming. I don't do spoilers. This is something you have to read for yourself.
Holy dodo. What an ending. What a story. What an reading adventure. I definitely did not see that coming. I don't do spoilers. This is something you have to read for yourself.
November 8, 2018
Good read
Not learning as much from this series as I did from "Home" series but still enjoying the tale. Lots of coincidental meetings make it a bit unrealistic but quite frankly I hope nothing like this ever becomes reality.
Not learning as much from this series as I did from "Home" series but still enjoying the tale. Lots of coincidental meetings make it a bit unrealistic but quite frankly I hope nothing like this ever becomes reality.
March 7, 2019
Part erA 'very different book
This book is a collaboration between A .American and Walt Browning as partners. This is the first book that I have read with this partnership is. As far as I am concerned the jury is still out on this concept .
This book is a collaboration between A .American and Walt Browning as partners. This is the first book that I have read with this partnership is. As far as I am concerned the jury is still out on this concept .
July 20, 2019
Very engrossing book and series!
I really like the “Going Home” series by A American, so I started reading this series and was immediately impressed. Great characters and multiple story lines.
I really like the “Going Home” series by A American, so I started reading this series and was immediately impressed. Great characters and multiple story lines.
January 10, 2025
Government organizes death panels, rich get rid of the rif-raf. Survival is near impossible unless you kiss the ring of the rich. Read Kindle book using Alexa audio asset. Borrowed using Kindle Unlimited.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 8, 2017
Well, that was a heck of an ending (but not exactly unexpected, either). I'll be looking for the next one.
January 7, 2018
Wow
I enjoyed the short story, but this book ended with me thinking wow. Great story, very interested to see how it continue to evolve.
I enjoyed the short story, but this book ended with me thinking wow. Great story, very interested to see how it continue to evolve.
February 8, 2018
I’m Jewish. The last few pages of this book has me in tears. I’m beyond upset, and almost wordless. You’ll have to read this to see why I’m so upset.
February 27, 2018
Good book
Damn you know how to end a book in a series to make you want to read the next book
Damn you know how to end a book in a series to make you want to read the next book
October 5, 2018
Very scary, beyond fiction
This is a story that really makes you think of what if and with the way the world is makes you want to start building a bunker, go off grid and hide!
This is a story that really makes you think of what if and with the way the world is makes you want to start building a bunker, go off grid and hide!
November 15, 2018
Another great read!
The next installment of this saga is an excellent read. They definitely knocked it out of the park with this one.
The next installment of this saga is an excellent read. They definitely knocked it out of the park with this one.
December 3, 2018
Great read
A.American does it again. His books bring you into the read. He makes you feel like you are a part of the story.
A.American does it again. His books bring you into the read. He makes you feel like you are a part of the story.
March 14, 2019
Democide review
Democide is the second fast paced post apocalyptic survival book in the Charlie's Requiem series written by author Walt Browning.
Democide is the second fast paced post apocalyptic survival book in the Charlie's Requiem series written by author Walt Browning.
August 2, 2019
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy it. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy it. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
December 26, 2019
Kept me on the edge the entire time.
Boy I did not see the end coming. I have to get the next book just to see what happens next. WB and AA do a wonderful job working together.
Boy I did not see the end coming. I have to get the next book just to see what happens next. WB and AA do a wonderful job working together.
September 1, 2021
Wow. So good, yet so gut wrenching. I may need to take a little break before getting into the next book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2022
I got through it but didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. Probably won't continue the series.
May 10, 2022
Emp or beer virus
Starting cause may vary, but actions of those who hate America and have power are spot on. Less fiction than a reasonable forecast.
Starting cause may vary, but actions of those who hate America and have power are spot on. Less fiction than a reasonable forecast.
July 13, 2023
fun book to read
Based on a lot of what ifs. With our current government this is very believable. Scary to think about! Highly recommend
Based on a lot of what ifs. With our current government this is very believable. Scary to think about! Highly recommend
September 1, 2023
Very well written
I am enjoying the read ... being an Orlando resident it is fun to read about familiar locations in the stiryline.
I am enjoying the read ... being an Orlando resident it is fun to read about familiar locations in the stiryline.
June 3, 2025
Unbelievable story
Surprise ending unbelievable, and yet it's something that could happen in the way the world is becoming as the government is nowadays not sure why.
Surprise ending unbelievable, and yet it's something that could happen in the way the world is becoming as the government is nowadays not sure why.
November 25, 2017
ONE AWESOME SERIES, FOR CIVILIANS AND MILITARY ALIKE. ONE YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS.
Dr. Kramer gets what patients he has left, home to they family and loved ones, then has to make his way home. Charlie, Janice and Garret after leaving the good Doctor are headed they're own way, first to Charlie's fathers place, for weapons and possibly a place to rest for a time. For Dr. Kramer making it home to his wife and Daughter are all that matter now and as he gets home he sees he was right about them, they were able to take care of themselves. Now with their neighborhood working together they've found a place where all is safe with their world, or so they assume. As they'll to others around their township, they begin to hear about strange sightings, like people, especially patients that were I'll, the infirmed and the very old, that couldn't contribute or would possible a burden, disappearing. From Hospitals, Care Homes, and places for the Elderly, being completely emptied out. But Dr. Kramer and a friend Barry Jacobson, follow and watch, where these busses that are full go, then when they come back they are completely empty, no sign anyone ever was in them, what they find is beyond belief and horror itself. Charlie, Janice & Garret also happen upon a young stranger, Beker, saving him from a fate worse then death, but they may have jumped out of the frying pan & into the fire themselves. But they also come across others like themselves, that just want to get somewhere safe, but as they talk and put together what they've witnessed with their own eyes, the groups start to realize that the EMP Blast may not be as accidental as they thought, or came from another Country, this maybe is all homemade. As they see their own Government doing things not to help the country, but to only help the chose few, as Prisons & Jails empty only to give the convicts free rein on the populace. This series is definitely off to one great start and it will keep you guessing long after you finish the book, just what is going on in Florida and around the United States? Walt Browning and A. American on writing this book and series will give you thoughts into something you hope to never have to deal with, because now you don't know who you can trust. This is one series I will pass on and I hope everyone that reads this also feels the same and passes it on.
Dr. Kramer gets what patients he has left, home to they family and loved ones, then has to make his way home. Charlie, Janice and Garret after leaving the good Doctor are headed they're own way, first to Charlie's fathers place, for weapons and possibly a place to rest for a time. For Dr. Kramer making it home to his wife and Daughter are all that matter now and as he gets home he sees he was right about them, they were able to take care of themselves. Now with their neighborhood working together they've found a place where all is safe with their world, or so they assume. As they'll to others around their township, they begin to hear about strange sightings, like people, especially patients that were I'll, the infirmed and the very old, that couldn't contribute or would possible a burden, disappearing. From Hospitals, Care Homes, and places for the Elderly, being completely emptied out. But Dr. Kramer and a friend Barry Jacobson, follow and watch, where these busses that are full go, then when they come back they are completely empty, no sign anyone ever was in them, what they find is beyond belief and horror itself. Charlie, Janice & Garret also happen upon a young stranger, Beker, saving him from a fate worse then death, but they may have jumped out of the frying pan & into the fire themselves. But they also come across others like themselves, that just want to get somewhere safe, but as they talk and put together what they've witnessed with their own eyes, the groups start to realize that the EMP Blast may not be as accidental as they thought, or came from another Country, this maybe is all homemade. As they see their own Government doing things not to help the country, but to only help the chose few, as Prisons & Jails empty only to give the convicts free rein on the populace. This series is definitely off to one great start and it will keep you guessing long after you finish the book, just what is going on in Florida and around the United States? Walt Browning and A. American on writing this book and series will give you thoughts into something you hope to never have to deal with, because now you don't know who you can trust. This is one series I will pass on and I hope everyone that reads this also feels the same and passes it on.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 38 reviews