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EMP Aftermath #2
Desperate Measures
After the EMP brought America to it’s knees, Jack Miller and his family barely escaped Baltimore with their lives. Wyatt and the Millers made the trip to his West Virginia homestead, but without supplies they are unprepared to face the difficult winter. Jack is forced to go far from his home in search of food. He stumbles on a cache of food large enough to feed his family for months but encounters another group who claims the resource for their own, setting in motion a conflict that will spiral of control.
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Published March 27, 2018
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March 24, 2017
This book was very short and a decent read but more about vendetta and old grudges than anything else. Is Danny going to be OK???
September 9, 2017
I enjoyed the first book- pretty standard SHTF stuff, but I was in the mood for that so it was a lot of fun.
Not so much the second book- I didn't care about any of the new characters that were introduced, especially because everyone's plot line seemed to devolve into "you killed my son, I'll kill yours". You can do that once or maybe twice, but eventually it just becomes silly.
But the real issue that I saw with the second book (I'd seen it as well in the first), is that there are almost no women. At all. One wife, one judge, and that's it- maybe five pages of 'screen time'. They don't even have any daughters that they have to protect, wise older women, or potential partners. I'm not sure how they're planning to reproduce next year, who's going to cook the food, or even plant a garden (the men are all very busy trying to kill each other). A post-industrial society just isn't going to last very long with only men, and if they can't even stop themselves from rehashing old feuds long enough to get a good garden going the future is looking pretty bleak for them.
Hopefully he addresses this in the third book- I've gotten this far, so might as well finish it.
Not so much the second book- I didn't care about any of the new characters that were introduced, especially because everyone's plot line seemed to devolve into "you killed my son, I'll kill yours". You can do that once or maybe twice, but eventually it just becomes silly.
But the real issue that I saw with the second book (I'd seen it as well in the first), is that there are almost no women. At all. One wife, one judge, and that's it- maybe five pages of 'screen time'. They don't even have any daughters that they have to protect, wise older women, or potential partners. I'm not sure how they're planning to reproduce next year, who's going to cook the food, or even plant a garden (the men are all very busy trying to kill each other). A post-industrial society just isn't going to last very long with only men, and if they can't even stop themselves from rehashing old feuds long enough to get a good garden going the future is looking pretty bleak for them.
Hopefully he addresses this in the third book- I've gotten this far, so might as well finish it.
June 15, 2017
Too Drawn Out
This story of rage filled revenge could have taken place at any point in time, past, present, or future. While the circumstances were set up in a way to accommodate the time frame of this book overall the many grudges that led to too much spilled blood in a relatively short time frame just felt far too drawn out for me.
** SPOILER ALERT **
I was also heavily disappointed in the lack of story regarding how Jack got his family to Wyatt's family homestead and how they all learned to adjust to living in the mountains foraging, hunting, and learning a totally new way of life in order to survive in the new post EMP world. Finally, the death of Wyatt was not only senseless but felt empty and unnecessary to the overall plot of this particular story. Having been such in integral character in not only Jack having made it home to his family in the prior book but in teaching Jack almost everything he needed for his own future survival as well as that of his family, plus giving Jack and his family a new home where they would have a real chance at surviving in this new world I just can't think of any justified reason for killing off his character and am deeply disappointed in the action itself as well as the lost opportunity for readers to have learned more a
This story of rage filled revenge could have taken place at any point in time, past, present, or future. While the circumstances were set up in a way to accommodate the time frame of this book overall the many grudges that led to too much spilled blood in a relatively short time frame just felt far too drawn out for me.
** SPOILER ALERT **
I was also heavily disappointed in the lack of story regarding how Jack got his family to Wyatt's family homestead and how they all learned to adjust to living in the mountains foraging, hunting, and learning a totally new way of life in order to survive in the new post EMP world. Finally, the death of Wyatt was not only senseless but felt empty and unnecessary to the overall plot of this particular story. Having been such in integral character in not only Jack having made it home to his family in the prior book but in teaching Jack almost everything he needed for his own future survival as well as that of his family, plus giving Jack and his family a new home where they would have a real chance at surviving in this new world I just can't think of any justified reason for killing off his character and am deeply disappointed in the action itself as well as the lost opportunity for readers to have learned more a
September 14, 2018
I keep wanting to give this series' books more stars. The subject is very interesting, but the author just doesn't seem to flesh the ideas out completely. I would probably be more lenient had I not read the One Second after series first. There are some very interesting differences between the two. Mainly, in this series there is very little discussion of the bigger picture. The characters seem to have no idea of the larger world outside of their community. On one hand, that seems to be very much more realistic with the situation on the other hand, you keep wondering about what's happening in the rest of the world.
While it's not what I would consider must read, it is still enjoyable. The characters for the most part play there role. You either love them, hate them, or at the very least pity them. It still suffers from the 'Oh come on, your not that dumb' feeling I got with some of the characters in the first book. Especially the lead character of Jack, but maybe that makes him more human and relate-able.
While it's not what I would consider must read, it is still enjoyable. The characters for the most part play there role. You either love them, hate them, or at the very least pity them. It still suffers from the 'Oh come on, your not that dumb' feeling I got with some of the characters in the first book. Especially the lead character of Jack, but maybe that makes him more human and relate-able.
August 3, 2020
Real character driven story!
What an exciting read this has been. Poor Jack cops it again, though he’s learned a thing or three over time. A man of morals is Jack! There are new characters and old in this book, some likeable some not so much. Some are downright nasty. All the interactions between characters is kept realistic, natural and believable. Some of the fight scenes left me exhausted!
What an exciting read this has been. Poor Jack cops it again, though he’s learned a thing or three over time. A man of morals is Jack! There are new characters and old in this book, some likeable some not so much. Some are downright nasty. All the interactions between characters is kept realistic, natural and believable. Some of the fight scenes left me exhausted!
July 22, 2017
Breathless !
This second book in the series was like reading an old Western back in the day, so to speak. As a 71 year old woman who has watched the world change in so many ways this book brought to the front,
issues we used to struggle with and how we reached what is today. I loved it!
This second book in the series was like reading an old Western back in the day, so to speak. As a 71 year old woman who has watched the world change in so many ways this book brought to the front,
issues we used to struggle with and how we reached what is today. I loved it!
April 21, 2018
Very interesting read. As an amateur wanna be prepper this was a very interesting read. It brought to light how you might think you understand what a prepper is. Should you ever need to implement the plans you make you will quickly learn that reading about and stocking up on food and supplies may not be enough if your not in shape or considering all angles.
July 23, 2024
Disappointing
I enjoyed the first book in this series, but book two was disappointing. Jack and Amy were so painfully naive. I found myself skimming most chapters to get through this book. The number of opportunities Jack had to take out Shane, but chose not to. Will not continue the series.
I enjoyed the first book in this series, but book two was disappointing. Jack and Amy were so painfully naive. I found myself skimming most chapters to get through this book. The number of opportunities Jack had to take out Shane, but chose not to. Will not continue the series.
February 26, 2018
Desperate Measures review
Desperate Measures is the second, fast-paced post apocalyptic book in the EMP Aftermath series written by author John Winchester. Looking forward to the next book.
Desperate Measures is the second, fast-paced post apocalyptic book in the EMP Aftermath series written by author John Winchester. Looking forward to the next book.
May 29, 2017
Book 2
I noted the definition of EMP in book #1
I noted the definition of EMP in book #1
June 21, 2017
See what life in the country without convenience may really be like. Tough times demand tougher men, and these families are headed by the toughest men of all.
July 13, 2017
Great read.
Awesome book. I loved it. The people are so much like the people who live in my own area. I can fit right into this book.
Awesome book. I loved it. The people are so much like the people who live in my own area. I can fit right into this book.
July 25, 2017
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Characters are realistic and get And better. Storyline continues to grow and develop.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Characters are realistic and get And better. Storyline continues to grow and develop.
May 6, 2019
Eh.... it’s a boring basic post apocalyptic story. If you’ve never read one or not many than you might find it interesting. This scenario has been way over done
August 6, 2019
Nice little series of post EMT survival. Lots of cliffhanger chapters. I enjoy this type of SF fare.
January 15, 2020
A page turning story
Most sequels are not as good as the original story. Despite Measures is another thrilling story. I am looking forward to the 3rd book in the series.
Most sequels are not as good as the original story. Despite Measures is another thrilling story. I am looking forward to the 3rd book in the series.
March 14, 2020
Not as good as the first book but still recommend.
July 19, 2020
Great series, all around. Can’t really think of any reason why the post-ap reader wouldn’t want to pick them up and give them a read.
Tony Mastrolacasa, Author, EMP: Collateral Darkness.
Tony Mastrolacasa, Author, EMP: Collateral Darkness.
November 27, 2023
Yet another ho-hum story about men fighting, set into a post-EMP world. Nothing special.
June 29, 2022
EMP story turned into country western shoot out....
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March 12, 2017Another Great Book
The second book in the series was just as good as the first. I felt completely vested in the characters and even now want to know what happens next. I'm not sure if there will be another book in this series but I sure hope so. In the meantime, I'll be looking for other books by this author.
The second book in the series was just as good as the first. I felt completely vested in the characters and even now want to know what happens next. I'm not sure if there will be another book in this series but I sure hope so. In the meantime, I'll be looking for other books by this author.
September 29, 2024
Not great but kept my interest
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