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EMP Catastrophe #3
Erupting Chaos
A dire situation keeps getting worse…
When Matthew Riley’s father collapses with a possible heart attack, it drives home just how bad the situation in Galena, IL has become after an EMP knocked out the power around the world. David needs medication and the group needs a doctor if everyone is going to survive in the long term. But hostile forces have their eyes on the River Rock Hotel, and keeping the family safe may be impossible.
Things aren’t going back to normal…
Kathleen Riley knows it, even if her husband hasn’t admitted it yet. With new allies at their side, the Riley family has a chance to fortify their hotel and start rebuilding a life in the new world. But with Matthew rushing to make things seem normal again, they’re at risk of exposing themselves to hostile forces.
An old enemy returns…
Life is already difficult enough even before the family receives news that Samuel West is back in town. He’s brought friends and he’s ready to fight to take control of the Red Rock Hotel and the remnants of Galena. The Rileys will do anything to keep their land, but after another tragedy strikes they may not be able to win. After all, what is survival worth if everything you’re surviving for is never coming back?
When Matthew Riley’s father collapses with a possible heart attack, it drives home just how bad the situation in Galena, IL has become after an EMP knocked out the power around the world. David needs medication and the group needs a doctor if everyone is going to survive in the long term. But hostile forces have their eyes on the River Rock Hotel, and keeping the family safe may be impossible.
Things aren’t going back to normal…
Kathleen Riley knows it, even if her husband hasn’t admitted it yet. With new allies at their side, the Riley family has a chance to fortify their hotel and start rebuilding a life in the new world. But with Matthew rushing to make things seem normal again, they’re at risk of exposing themselves to hostile forces.
An old enemy returns…
Life is already difficult enough even before the family receives news that Samuel West is back in town. He’s brought friends and he’s ready to fight to take control of the Red Rock Hotel and the remnants of Galena. The Rileys will do anything to keep their land, but after another tragedy strikes they may not be able to win. After all, what is survival worth if everything you’re surviving for is never coming back?
- GenresPost Apocalyptic
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2021
300 people are currently reading
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About the author
Grace Hamilton
149 books304 followersGrace Hamilton is the prepper pen-name for a bad-ass, survivalist momma-bear of four kids, and wife to a wonderful husband. After being stuck in a mountain cabin for six days following a flash flood, she decided she never wanted to feel so powerless or have to send her kids to bed hungry again. Now she lives the prepper lifestyle and knows that if SHTF or TEOTWAWKI happens, she’ll be ready to help protect and provide for her family.
Combine this survivalist mentality with a vivid imagination (as well as a slightly unhealthy day dreaming habit) and you get a prepper fiction author. Grace spends her days thinking about the worst possible survival situations that a person could be thrown into, then throwing her characters into these nightmares while trying to figure out "What SHOULD you do in this situation?"
It’s her wish that through her characters, you will get to experience what life will be like and essentially learn from their mistakes and experiences.
Combine this survivalist mentality with a vivid imagination (as well as a slightly unhealthy day dreaming habit) and you get a prepper fiction author. Grace spends her days thinking about the worst possible survival situations that a person could be thrown into, then throwing her characters into these nightmares while trying to figure out "What SHOULD you do in this situation?"
It’s her wish that through her characters, you will get to experience what life will be like and essentially learn from their mistakes and experiences.
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August 15, 2023
I enjoyed this series. Grace Hamilton has a way to write with family up front. In this book the family has to deal with the death of a beloved family member but also the cruelty and greed of others. Good read!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 25, 2021
After reading the first two books in this trilogy and especially the cliff hanger at the end of book two I was certainly eager to read more as soon as it was available. This time on the book cover I think it could be Matthew and his wife Kathleen or perhaps even Matthew with Jade. Looking at the cover, the area the two figures are standing still looks quite bleak. I couldn’t wait to read more and find out how things would develop for the characters, particularly the Riley family and their new friends that they are trying to recreate a community with.
The action picks right up where it ended in book two. Jade though injured herself runs for Nikki, the person needed from the gun club with some medical knowledge to help David. David being seriously ill really highlights how much, and how many people rely on the medical services. Nikki ends up making a list of medications and supplies that will quickly become scarce and would be incredibly useful to have. There’s a bit of verbal tussling to decide who will go on what will probably be a hazardous mission. Eventually it is decided Nikki should go as she knows what medical supplies are needed and if they come across anything they are unsure about she can say what it is and what it’s used for. Wyatt goes as a protector and searcher for supplies. The other protector/gun handler is Jade, and finally Max is coerced into going as he can identify the cartel members that got away during the gun battle. Initially Matthew tries to insist on going but he is talked into staying with his sick, bed bound father, but soon wanders off to see if anyone else other than Wyatt at the gun have any idea where the well is on the Riley property. Then when the well is found in a rather dilapidated state Matthew recklessly insists on going down into it to see what repairs are needed. He wants to start work on the well straight away but the gun club members want and eventually insist on waiting for Wyatt’s opinion on the well.
When Kathleen tries to encourage her husband to visit with his father, he is too restless and is more interested in getting the well in working order. He can’t bear to just sit helplessly by his father’s bedside. He isn’t the only one concentrating on actually physically doing something, to help David. David’s granddaughter Allison takes her grandmothers place working in the garden, whilst Ruth sits with her increasingly ill husband. Despite been told to wait to be taught some more about handling a gun Patton is determined to continue learning how to shoot, as he wants to bring home some rabbit for his grandad to eat when he hears it is a good meat source for David to eat.
Just when you think everything is going to work out well, it’s discovered that Samuel has teamed up with the fleeing cartel members, Matthew and Wyatt decide to pre-empt any trouble and offer to help Samuel and his people, who seem to be living in an old scrap yard and look like they need all the help they can get. Matthew generously allows them access to the well. . . . . but should he trust them? Then there’s the mystery of who is sabotaging the Riley family & friends attempts to become self-sufficient, surely, it’s not someone in their close group? Who would want them to suffer?
The characters really go through a lot more in this last book, in addition to what has already happened to them previously. Just when you think nothing else can go wrong it does! I felt sorry for Matthew and could kind of understand the fact he didn’t want to face up to the possibility of his father dying. Rather than sit at his bedside he wants to be anywhere else but there and uses the jobs on the land, especially the fixing of the well to keep himself busy and to not think about his father’s mortality.
Ruth really ages in this book, once the strong lead in the family at her husband Davids side, his ill health and the new, more selfish, violent way people have interacted with her have really changed her. Without David fit, well and by her side she is lost and unsure how to continue.
Allison has her fears to overcome in this book when she is faced with having to use a gun. I loved the interaction between Allison and her younger brother Patton who is desperate to help anyone in any way he can. Sadly, everyone seems to brush him away as being too young right now. However, when things take a seriously bad turn at the River Rock Hotel his sneaking around and insistence on knowing how to handle a gun turn out to have been a very positive skill.
Even the characters that did things I disliked or maybe considered as ”bad” were so well written and there were explanations of how and why they had become the way they were, such as Samuel, Nikki and Max.
As readers we follow the younger characters “growing up” and learning to adapt, some of them much quicker and easier than the older characters. I enjoyed reading as Max finally seemed to turn his life round to who his sister Kathleen saw him as in the beginning, a caring, honest man. Jade has some of her rough edges rounded off within this book, though is still great with a gun and can still work as hard as any male.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing reading this book were, “Wow, is it really that time!” I ended up reading this one late into the night, I hated having to put it down. In fact, I finished it in the early hours of the morning!!
Summing up, this book was a great end to another amazing series by Grace Hamilton. Fantastic world building & destroying by the EMP. Really believable and wide range of characters. At least one character to love and one to hate for everyone!!
The action picks right up where it ended in book two. Jade though injured herself runs for Nikki, the person needed from the gun club with some medical knowledge to help David. David being seriously ill really highlights how much, and how many people rely on the medical services. Nikki ends up making a list of medications and supplies that will quickly become scarce and would be incredibly useful to have. There’s a bit of verbal tussling to decide who will go on what will probably be a hazardous mission. Eventually it is decided Nikki should go as she knows what medical supplies are needed and if they come across anything they are unsure about she can say what it is and what it’s used for. Wyatt goes as a protector and searcher for supplies. The other protector/gun handler is Jade, and finally Max is coerced into going as he can identify the cartel members that got away during the gun battle. Initially Matthew tries to insist on going but he is talked into staying with his sick, bed bound father, but soon wanders off to see if anyone else other than Wyatt at the gun have any idea where the well is on the Riley property. Then when the well is found in a rather dilapidated state Matthew recklessly insists on going down into it to see what repairs are needed. He wants to start work on the well straight away but the gun club members want and eventually insist on waiting for Wyatt’s opinion on the well.
When Kathleen tries to encourage her husband to visit with his father, he is too restless and is more interested in getting the well in working order. He can’t bear to just sit helplessly by his father’s bedside. He isn’t the only one concentrating on actually physically doing something, to help David. David’s granddaughter Allison takes her grandmothers place working in the garden, whilst Ruth sits with her increasingly ill husband. Despite been told to wait to be taught some more about handling a gun Patton is determined to continue learning how to shoot, as he wants to bring home some rabbit for his grandad to eat when he hears it is a good meat source for David to eat.
Just when you think everything is going to work out well, it’s discovered that Samuel has teamed up with the fleeing cartel members, Matthew and Wyatt decide to pre-empt any trouble and offer to help Samuel and his people, who seem to be living in an old scrap yard and look like they need all the help they can get. Matthew generously allows them access to the well. . . . . but should he trust them? Then there’s the mystery of who is sabotaging the Riley family & friends attempts to become self-sufficient, surely, it’s not someone in their close group? Who would want them to suffer?
The characters really go through a lot more in this last book, in addition to what has already happened to them previously. Just when you think nothing else can go wrong it does! I felt sorry for Matthew and could kind of understand the fact he didn’t want to face up to the possibility of his father dying. Rather than sit at his bedside he wants to be anywhere else but there and uses the jobs on the land, especially the fixing of the well to keep himself busy and to not think about his father’s mortality.
Ruth really ages in this book, once the strong lead in the family at her husband Davids side, his ill health and the new, more selfish, violent way people have interacted with her have really changed her. Without David fit, well and by her side she is lost and unsure how to continue.
Allison has her fears to overcome in this book when she is faced with having to use a gun. I loved the interaction between Allison and her younger brother Patton who is desperate to help anyone in any way he can. Sadly, everyone seems to brush him away as being too young right now. However, when things take a seriously bad turn at the River Rock Hotel his sneaking around and insistence on knowing how to handle a gun turn out to have been a very positive skill.
Even the characters that did things I disliked or maybe considered as ”bad” were so well written and there were explanations of how and why they had become the way they were, such as Samuel, Nikki and Max.
As readers we follow the younger characters “growing up” and learning to adapt, some of them much quicker and easier than the older characters. I enjoyed reading as Max finally seemed to turn his life round to who his sister Kathleen saw him as in the beginning, a caring, honest man. Jade has some of her rough edges rounded off within this book, though is still great with a gun and can still work as hard as any male.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing reading this book were, “Wow, is it really that time!” I ended up reading this one late into the night, I hated having to put it down. In fact, I finished it in the early hours of the morning!!
Summing up, this book was a great end to another amazing series by Grace Hamilton. Fantastic world building & destroying by the EMP. Really believable and wide range of characters. At least one character to love and one to hate for everyone!!
June 4, 2021
This is book three and the finale of the EMP Catastrophe series and continues as soon as the previous book ends, with David collapsing on the road back up to the River Rock Hotel, with what seems to be another heart attack. Matthew Riley, his son, is shocked by this latest event and almost pushed into a stupor of despair, before he tries to solve a problem with providing his ill father with clean water. This leads him to ask for help from those at the Gun Club, whose leader Wyatt, had originally asked for an alliance between the Riley’s and the Gun Club members, as they were in desperate need of clean water and Wyatt knew of the location of an old well on the hotel site, from when he was younger and used to play in the grounds. David also needs a doctor or some heart medication, if he is going to have a chance to survive, leaving a mixed group having to take a dangerous trek into Galena, Illinois, to visit the hospital and see what might be left, hoping not everything has been looted already!
Allison takes it upon herself to try and start up a garden, to start growing more food for the ever expanding community they have become part of. Her younger brother Patton is getting antsy, after his father refuses to let him help with the well, saying it’s too dangerous for a kid like him! He certainly doesn’t want to help his sister and the other girl Lauren with the garden. He finally gets his dad to let him go to the Gun Club, so long as Wyatt takes him there and brings him back later. Patton wants to get more practice with a gun and go hunt rabbits, to provide his grandfather with some lean and heart friendly meat source. Something their medic Nikki has said would be better for him than the venison the Gun Club members brought them. This gets Patton in trouble, as Wyatt susses him out really quickly, but he still manages to get the other boys at the club to help teach him, what he needs. Just as things seem to be getting better, certain events happen which show someone is still out to sabotage the Riley family and their ownership of the hotel and land.
Someone they have faced off with before, seems to have gained numbers from the cartel and isn’t up to much good. The Riley’s have relaxed their security a bit too much, whilst dealing with all the issues they are facing with David, the well project and the garden, but this is leaving them open to hostile forces. Samuel West has made his desire for the Riley’s home and land very clear, but he has also gathered the remnants of Galena into his workplace, leaving many suffer as he deals his drugs and looks for more power and control. The Riley’s have made the mistake before of trusting others before and finding it backs back at them, this time, they can’t see others suffer because of Samuel’s poor treatment of others, including lots of women and children. Someone will always want what the Riley’s have and the prospects the hotel and land could provide in the years to come. The world isn’t about to suddenly go back to how it was and everyone must adjust to the new norm and make the best of what they have and can provide for themselves. Even those you thought you could trust, can still shock and surprise you! A good ending to the series, showing events about a year after the last tragedy. A short, sharp series, with plenty of action and tragedy, that didn’t allow events to drag on for too long. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
Allison takes it upon herself to try and start up a garden, to start growing more food for the ever expanding community they have become part of. Her younger brother Patton is getting antsy, after his father refuses to let him help with the well, saying it’s too dangerous for a kid like him! He certainly doesn’t want to help his sister and the other girl Lauren with the garden. He finally gets his dad to let him go to the Gun Club, so long as Wyatt takes him there and brings him back later. Patton wants to get more practice with a gun and go hunt rabbits, to provide his grandfather with some lean and heart friendly meat source. Something their medic Nikki has said would be better for him than the venison the Gun Club members brought them. This gets Patton in trouble, as Wyatt susses him out really quickly, but he still manages to get the other boys at the club to help teach him, what he needs. Just as things seem to be getting better, certain events happen which show someone is still out to sabotage the Riley family and their ownership of the hotel and land.
Someone they have faced off with before, seems to have gained numbers from the cartel and isn’t up to much good. The Riley’s have relaxed their security a bit too much, whilst dealing with all the issues they are facing with David, the well project and the garden, but this is leaving them open to hostile forces. Samuel West has made his desire for the Riley’s home and land very clear, but he has also gathered the remnants of Galena into his workplace, leaving many suffer as he deals his drugs and looks for more power and control. The Riley’s have made the mistake before of trusting others before and finding it backs back at them, this time, they can’t see others suffer because of Samuel’s poor treatment of others, including lots of women and children. Someone will always want what the Riley’s have and the prospects the hotel and land could provide in the years to come. The world isn’t about to suddenly go back to how it was and everyone must adjust to the new norm and make the best of what they have and can provide for themselves. Even those you thought you could trust, can still shock and surprise you! A good ending to the series, showing events about a year after the last tragedy. A short, sharp series, with plenty of action and tragedy, that didn’t allow events to drag on for too long. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.
July 28, 2021
Erupting Chaos (EMP Catastrophe Book 3) - Grace Hamilton
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher in order to provide an honest review.
Grace Hamilton is a pen name for an author who writes of a lot of doomsday and prepper style fiction. Given her penchant for the prepper lifestyle, this should come as no surprise.
“Erupting Chaos” is the third and final book in Grace Hamilton’s EMP Catastrophe trilogy. It follows the story of a family of four trying to survive and make their way in a time where the world has been hit by a EMP event.
There is no electricity and most modern amenities we are comfortable with; people are suddenly having to find a way to do without.
But with resources dwindling and people learning how to get back to nature and learning to do things for themselves, fighting for what is left – there will always be trouble and those who would rather take then work for it.
Having to make alliances and finding out who they can really trust in this scary new world and preserve what little resources that they have. Learning how to care for people without modern medicine, learning to hunt and learning how to cultivate and grow fresh vegetables and fruits.
It really brings back the saying that it takes a village – yet someone in their village is threatening to undone all they have achieved. Can they find out in time before they lose all they have worked for?
“Erupting Chaos” is a short and enjoyable doomsday read. If you think about what would happen today if we were really thrust into this sort of situation, I believe what happens to this family would happen to many of us. A very realistic look at the possibilities that face us in a catastrophe of this magnitude. Helped by the relatable story line and character created by the author.
I was given a copy of this book by the publisher in order to provide an honest review.
Grace Hamilton is a pen name for an author who writes of a lot of doomsday and prepper style fiction. Given her penchant for the prepper lifestyle, this should come as no surprise.
“Erupting Chaos” is the third and final book in Grace Hamilton’s EMP Catastrophe trilogy. It follows the story of a family of four trying to survive and make their way in a time where the world has been hit by a EMP event.
There is no electricity and most modern amenities we are comfortable with; people are suddenly having to find a way to do without.
But with resources dwindling and people learning how to get back to nature and learning to do things for themselves, fighting for what is left – there will always be trouble and those who would rather take then work for it.
Having to make alliances and finding out who they can really trust in this scary new world and preserve what little resources that they have. Learning how to care for people without modern medicine, learning to hunt and learning how to cultivate and grow fresh vegetables and fruits.
It really brings back the saying that it takes a village – yet someone in their village is threatening to undone all they have achieved. Can they find out in time before they lose all they have worked for?
“Erupting Chaos” is a short and enjoyable doomsday read. If you think about what would happen today if we were really thrust into this sort of situation, I believe what happens to this family would happen to many of us. A very realistic look at the possibilities that face us in a catastrophe of this magnitude. Helped by the relatable story line and character created by the author.
October 14, 2021
Still know nothing about guns
But your writing is getting better,
How is it Patton gets a rifle from the case and his dad hears a shotgun when its fired?
also
REAL LIFE IMPORTANT. Matt was firing his pistol he pulls the mag ,see one bullet put the Mag back... HOW MANY BULLETS IN THE PISTOL? ANSWER 2 (two) Author says 1(one). He saw one in the Mag. But the gun was fired before he pulled the Mag, SO one is also in the chamber... This is how real life people shoot themselves.
I would seriously doubt that the gun club didn't have a well, but if they didn't I doubt they were short on bullets only a few weeks into the EMP event. Being a club member for 30 years and knowing hundreds of members they each have between 2-10,000 rounds each.
This is a great series on how NOT survive, Especially, with a no nothing inexperienced hothead that thinks cause he was a marketing beast he knows best and his way or the highway as he's crying. Must have been a real bastaed to work for before the event. He's a taker and throughout the books contributed nothing, but grief not leadership or even good parenting. He killed is old man.
Twelve year old boys don't cry as decribed.
But your writing is getting better,
How is it Patton gets a rifle from the case and his dad hears a shotgun when its fired?
also
REAL LIFE IMPORTANT. Matt was firing his pistol he pulls the mag ,see one bullet put the Mag back... HOW MANY BULLETS IN THE PISTOL? ANSWER 2 (two) Author says 1(one). He saw one in the Mag. But the gun was fired before he pulled the Mag, SO one is also in the chamber... This is how real life people shoot themselves.
I would seriously doubt that the gun club didn't have a well, but if they didn't I doubt they were short on bullets only a few weeks into the EMP event. Being a club member for 30 years and knowing hundreds of members they each have between 2-10,000 rounds each.
This is a great series on how NOT survive, Especially, with a no nothing inexperienced hothead that thinks cause he was a marketing beast he knows best and his way or the highway as he's crying. Must have been a real bastaed to work for before the event. He's a taker and throughout the books contributed nothing, but grief not leadership or even good parenting. He killed is old man.
Twelve year old boys don't cry as decribed.
January 6, 2022
The story begins with medical issues about David; heart attack. First things first, recon mission to a hospital for supplies. Niki, a nurse from Carpenter Country, looked over David. The second issue, they needed to find the well on the hotel property that Wyatt, also from Carpenter Country, said was there. Young Patton was having difficulties being a tender twelve-year-old and not knowing where he fits in. He wanted to help his grandfather but didn’t understand the seriousness of his medical condition. He wanted to go hunting but the grown-ups prevented him from using a gun. A difficult age. Their old enemy, Matt’s brother-in-law, Samuel West made insidious visits to the Hotel property. West’s obsessive desire for the hotel would come to a head, forcing Matt’s family, Jade, and Wyatt into a fight. The story closed any open questions very nicely. It is a good tale, nothing too dramatic or violent. A good story about people doing the best they can to survive and help others. There will always be love and hope at the River Rock Hotel. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
June 10, 2021
The story start right where Erupting Danger ends. Things are starting to sink in that life is going to be different now. The lack of medicine, doctors and the thought of living long term seems surreal. They have pick up other allies and start to fortify there hotel and their lives in this new world. They still have one other foe to take care of. Samuel is back and he's brought friends with him. Will he take back the town of Galena and the Red Rock Hotel? Will the Riley's survive this last stand? What an amazing ending. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 16, 2021
Life goes on
I gave this book a five star rating because it showed many aspects of life such as love, trust, death, and birth are still needed in a post-apocalytic world. What I liked about this book is that so many of the characters showed growth in their personalities. What I felt was missing was missing from this book was Nikki's withdrawal from drugs. She wad locked in a room and we heard no more.what also seemed to be missing was the development of Max and Jane's relationship. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys post-apocalytic literature or anyone looking for a new genre to read.
I gave this book a five star rating because it showed many aspects of life such as love, trust, death, and birth are still needed in a post-apocalytic world. What I liked about this book is that so many of the characters showed growth in their personalities. What I felt was missing was missing from this book was Nikki's withdrawal from drugs. She wad locked in a room and we heard no more.what also seemed to be missing was the development of Max and Jane's relationship. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys post-apocalytic literature or anyone looking for a new genre to read.
January 6, 2022
This trilogy totally
overwhelmed me.
Only a few can write like Grace Hamilton with such talent.
First: totally believable story.
Second: every character feels so real and have a soul of his own.
Third: to put all this creation on paper is very unique and hard to find.
And by choosing Matthew E. Berry for narration is the perfect choice to bring life to this whole package !
So good that
Before the end even i got
tearful.
This whole trilogy Absolutely
Recommended for all !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
overwhelmed me.
Only a few can write like Grace Hamilton with such talent.
First: totally believable story.
Second: every character feels so real and have a soul of his own.
Third: to put all this creation on paper is very unique and hard to find.
And by choosing Matthew E. Berry for narration is the perfect choice to bring life to this whole package !
So good that
Before the end even i got
tearful.
This whole trilogy Absolutely
Recommended for all !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
June 14, 2021
Unusual
It took me a long time to care about any of the characters. They exceeded “flaws” and were filled with selfishness. From Jade’s decision to murder to Matthew’s self centered actions the first two books were filled with ignorant and unlikable characters. The excellent writing kept me going.
There should have been a whole book between the third book and the end. Jumping nearly a year later it seemed contrived just to hurry and finish the book. I’ve never had reason to write a negative review of a Grace Hamilton book until now.
It took me a long time to care about any of the characters. They exceeded “flaws” and were filled with selfishness. From Jade’s decision to murder to Matthew’s self centered actions the first two books were filled with ignorant and unlikable characters. The excellent writing kept me going.
There should have been a whole book between the third book and the end. Jumping nearly a year later it seemed contrived just to hurry and finish the book. I’ve never had reason to write a negative review of a Grace Hamilton book until now.
June 27, 2021
Erupting Chaos is book three of the EMP Catastrophe series and it picks up where book two left off. As with all of this author's books this series gives the readers realistic it could really happen scenarios. The Rileys are fighting for their lives as Samuel West is back and he isn't alone. This is a fast paced, captivating story filled with danger, secrets, suspense, action, descriptive writing, and a great ending. I look forward to reading the next captivating series by this amazing author. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
July 13, 2021
I struggled initially to get into this book. But I’m so glad I kept on reading, especially after loving the previous two books so much.
There’s funny moments, heartwarming AND heart wrenching moments. A boatload of suspense which meant that I had to keep shushing my husband when he was trying to interrupt the amazing bits! (He wasn’t impressed but I HAD to find out what happened next).
If you love smooth story telling, and suspense this is definitely the book for you. However, reading the previous two is a must otherwise some bits won’t make sense.
There’s funny moments, heartwarming AND heart wrenching moments. A boatload of suspense which meant that I had to keep shushing my husband when he was trying to interrupt the amazing bits! (He wasn’t impressed but I HAD to find out what happened next).
If you love smooth story telling, and suspense this is definitely the book for you. However, reading the previous two is a must otherwise some bits won’t make sense.
January 25, 2022
Amazing story. Writing this review after finishing all 3 in the series.
Grace is so good at writing real and flawed characters. Even her main ‘good guys’ do stupid stuff, make mistakes and just screw up from time to time. The thing is that’s how real people are. You will always learn from her stories too. Many survival lessons are to be learned here. Do yourself a favor and pick up this or any of her series, you will not regret it!
Mathew Berry is a great narrator.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Grace is so good at writing real and flawed characters. Even her main ‘good guys’ do stupid stuff, make mistakes and just screw up from time to time. The thing is that’s how real people are. You will always learn from her stories too. Many survival lessons are to be learned here. Do yourself a favor and pick up this or any of her series, you will not regret it!
Mathew Berry is a great narrator.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
May 28, 2022
Okay yes like some of the other reviewers I did want to shake Matthew and I struggled a bit with some of the story lines but overall this was a refreshing take on this genre and there were some very interesting characters. I would have liked to have known more about the why but that didn't fit within the story parameters so get it.
The narrator suited the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
The narrator suited the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review
June 19, 2021
Erupting Chaos Grace Hamilton
The final book of this series. When all appears lost, New bonds and friend ships occur. Family and community begin to function as one. The need for trust is key to survival.A valued and loved member will be lost but he will live in their hearts forever. An excellent read!! Enjoyed immensely!!
The final book of this series. When all appears lost, New bonds and friend ships occur. Family and community begin to function as one. The need for trust is key to survival.A valued and loved member will be lost but he will live in their hearts forever. An excellent read!! Enjoyed immensely!!
July 2, 2021
This is the final installment in the series and I truly hate to see the end. Maybe one of these days this world will be revisited. The journey has been a satisfying one with deep struggles true heroes and despicable enemies. Everything a good post apocalyptic book should have. If you haven't read the series I urge you to give it a try. Definitely worth the read!
August 1, 2021
Erupting Chaos by Grace Hamilton is an amazing thriller that I have loved reading. This is book number three in this amazing series that I have been so hooked on. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about thrillers.
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August 3, 2021
Great book! Great series! Grace Hamilton is absolutely one of the best writers I read. She manages to write interesting, keep you on the edge of your seat, hold your breath books and still keep them clean! Wow, what a miracle in today's writing world!
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June 7, 2021
This is probably one of my favorite of Grace Hamilton's trilogies. So many moving pieces that finally start to work together instead of individually. There are a few surprises and lots of action in this one as things shift once again for the characters.
June 18, 2021
Good read
This series is another one of Hamilton's really good stories. The characters are very detailed and you find yourself engrossed in their lives and struggles. I thoroughly enjoyed this set
This series is another one of Hamilton's really good stories. The characters are very detailed and you find yourself engrossed in their lives and struggles. I thoroughly enjoyed this set
August 19, 2021
Great Read
I am new to Grace Hamilton books. I started EMP Catastrophe Series book 1 and fell in love with normal people dealing with after effects of the EMP. I am now looking forward to starting book 4. She is an extremely talented writer. I thoroughly enjoy her books. Thank you
I am new to Grace Hamilton books. I started EMP Catastrophe Series book 1 and fell in love with normal people dealing with after effects of the EMP. I am now looking forward to starting book 4. She is an extremely talented writer. I thoroughly enjoy her books. Thank you
October 11, 2021
Really great book
The first I have read that didn't have people prepared for an apocalyptic event, but !earned and survived. A great mix of different personalities. Well done Grace Hamilton.
The first I have read that didn't have people prepared for an apocalyptic event, but !earned and survived. A great mix of different personalities. Well done Grace Hamilton.
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November 19, 2021People learn to live as we always have in the past, in the future.
Great series where people adapt to live full lives without the conveniences of the "modern day" society we've grown accustomed to, and find out "it ain't so bad after all"
Great series where people adapt to live full lives without the conveniences of the "modern day" society we've grown accustomed to, and find out "it ain't so bad after all"
July 24, 2022
3rd in the trilogy for the Riley family. They've managed to get secure shelter but must hunt with the other survivors for food and medicine. As the "community" grows, life looks a little brighter but with so many unknowns, I'm sure we'll see this group later.
September 11, 2022
Erupting Chaos
When will it ever end, one turmoil or danger after another? And who will turn on them - someone they trusted, never expected? Thanks Author Grace Hamilton for another great series!
When will it ever end, one turmoil or danger after another? And who will turn on them - someone they trusted, never expected? Thanks Author Grace Hamilton for another great series!
June 9, 2021
Another excellent part to this exciting end of the world EMP series! Great progression in the plot & characters development, as always a good read!
June 25, 2021
The great story continues.
July 3, 2021
Very good read. I enjoyed it very much.
July 13, 2021
Bright future
It is great ready these series and getting to see some of the future. A wonderfully written series with a future
It is great ready these series and getting to see some of the future. A wonderfully written series with a future
September 18, 2021
Just loved it.
The book was everything it was suppose to be .Just loved the ending . I couldn't believed that they ended up together.
The book was everything it was suppose to be .Just loved the ending . I couldn't believed that they ended up together.
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