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EMP Survival in a Powerless World #37
Defending our Homestead: EMP Survival in a Powerless World
A homestead becomes the sanctuary for a father and his family during the unfolding crisis of an EMP.
Life has hardened Stanley Wagner, and he has spent the past decade preparing himself against the uncertainties of life. After an EMP destroys the nation's power grid, every ounce of that strength will be tested.
Life has hardened Stanley Wagner, and he has spent the past decade preparing himself against the uncertainties of life. After an EMP destroys the nation's power grid, every ounce of that strength will be tested.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 4, 2022
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November 29, 2022
We don't get to know the characters for long before the EMP hits. It is also not clear where Caitlin works or where the ranch was located, though since her city was near the Atlantic and New York City has the only skyscrapers that are as tall as 75 floors, it must have been there. The ranch had to be a few hours west, and it was not clear why the Mexican cartel would have a contingent army near what must be Pennsylvania/Ohio area. The would-be overlord wanting all the land and resources is a common theme, so no surprise there. Caitlin was a resourceful person, but access to a sword (in an office building even as a decoration is not normal), a creepy employee with a parachute in his desk, and a 75th floor office that opened to a balcony-this all seemed a bit improbable. Equally odd, landing near two guys that were wanting to grab women for slaves while the city was literally being bombed seemed far-fetched. They would have tried to get to safety and then grab women, right? It does all end in a fairly satisfying manner.
February 2, 2025
Too formulaic
This particular EMP story seemed too formulaic and convenient. A guy keeps a parachute in his desk drawer? Everybody seems to have a camping lamp? A bevy of captured women have their hands tied behind their backs at first…then later in the escape scene, they are tied in front- bad oversight of details. A suburban lawyer’s biker-husband just happens to have an antique motorcycle collection, along with stockpiled gasoline (not to mention machine guns). I kinda drew the line at the point where the horses and cattle were put in an “underground bunker to avoid crossfire”. Please introduce me to the rancher-prepper who has an underground bunker for his livestock- I wanna marry him. The average prepper just doesn’t have the money for this much s**t, but in this story, everyone seems to! The final battle scene seemed simple and rushed- kind of like “hey these formula stories are only supposed to have a certain amount of pages so let’s wrap this up”. Don’t waste your time on this story.
This particular EMP story seemed too formulaic and convenient. A guy keeps a parachute in his desk drawer? Everybody seems to have a camping lamp? A bevy of captured women have their hands tied behind their backs at first…then later in the escape scene, they are tied in front- bad oversight of details. A suburban lawyer’s biker-husband just happens to have an antique motorcycle collection, along with stockpiled gasoline (not to mention machine guns). I kinda drew the line at the point where the horses and cattle were put in an “underground bunker to avoid crossfire”. Please introduce me to the rancher-prepper who has an underground bunker for his livestock- I wanna marry him. The average prepper just doesn’t have the money for this much s**t, but in this story, everyone seems to! The final battle scene seemed simple and rushed- kind of like “hey these formula stories are only supposed to have a certain amount of pages so let’s wrap this up”. Don’t waste your time on this story.
September 13, 2022
Good, Mostly Well-Written Story
I enjoyed this book, and The Author does much better with writing than other books I’ve read in recent months.
But, while I know this is only one of MANY EMP-Survival tales — it’s hard to have confidence in the plot as written by The Author. I’m mostly willing to suspend my disbelief at how the story proceeds — EXCEPT for a few choice chapters surrounding certain women … I don’t doubt the attitude that some people will have under this type of world-changing circumstances, but I have a very, very hard time believing the outcome for what these women encountered or experienced.
The Author also conveniently forgot and completely dropped the fact that some primary characters got into a shoot-out while initially carrying crossbows … which were surprisingly never used, although they would have been very useful and appropriate weapons …
I enjoyed this book, and The Author does much better with writing than other books I’ve read in recent months.
But, while I know this is only one of MANY EMP-Survival tales — it’s hard to have confidence in the plot as written by The Author. I’m mostly willing to suspend my disbelief at how the story proceeds — EXCEPT for a few choice chapters surrounding certain women … I don’t doubt the attitude that some people will have under this type of world-changing circumstances, but I have a very, very hard time believing the outcome for what these women encountered or experienced.
The Author also conveniently forgot and completely dropped the fact that some primary characters got into a shoot-out while initially carrying crossbows … which were surprisingly never used, although they would have been very useful and appropriate weapons …
October 21, 2022
A storied story
The plot was a little better than most of the books of this nature I have read. My problem with this book is the excessive use of adjectives and adverbs. The book could use a complete going over and rework sentences and cut out redundant sentences. At times it was hard not to stop reading and move on to something else.
The plot was a little better than most of the books of this nature I have read. My problem with this book is the excessive use of adjectives and adverbs. The book could use a complete going over and rework sentences and cut out redundant sentences. At times it was hard not to stop reading and move on to something else.
August 11, 2022
Against the odds
What started out at a slow pace this book sped towards an amazing end with the good guys continuing o wok towards a new life! Loved the story and the characters. Would love to see a sequel!
What started out at a slow pace this book sped towards an amazing end with the good guys continuing o wok towards a new life! Loved the story and the characters. Would love to see a sequel!
September 13, 2022
Surviving
All the "End of World books I have read comes down to one most important thing. That is surviving and how will each one of us will achieve it. A different EMP about family not all blood relatives.
All the "End of World books I have read comes down to one most important thing. That is surviving and how will each one of us will achieve it. A different EMP about family not all blood relatives.
August 10, 2022
Wow!
Gripping! From page one to the last word the author has you hanging on every word. Each scenario comes together with perfection !!
Gripping! From page one to the last word the author has you hanging on every word. Each scenario comes together with perfection !!
August 12, 2022
Full of action
I really enjoyed reading this book got a lot of neat
and interesting things to consider. We'll written by the author.
I really enjoyed reading this book got a lot of neat
and interesting things to consider. We'll written by the author.
August 15, 2022
Good book
Entertaining book. New twist on survival after an AMP attack ! Wish he wrote more books to continue the series
Entertaining book. New twist on survival after an AMP attack ! Wish he wrote more books to continue the series
August 17, 2022
Loved it great book. It was good to read a book of this nature with just one volume and not in a series. I totally enjoyed it. Great job...
August 17, 2022
Great end of the world story
Loved that the good guys survive. Not a cliffhanger but would like to find out more about what happen to elsewhere
Loved that the good guys survive. Not a cliffhanger but would like to find out more about what happen to elsewhere
September 21, 2022
Defending Our Homestead
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy learning more about post Apocalypse.
This book has an easy to follow plot and interesting characters. I recommend this book to all readers that enjoy learning more about post Apocalypse.
November 28, 2022
Fast paced and good read
I read this book in one sitting, first time reading this author and will be looking for more stories to entertain me.
I read this book in one sitting, first time reading this author and will be looking for more stories to entertain me.
September 5, 2024
Great book and amazing narration. I’ve enjoyed all of the books I’ve read in this collections . The author does a great job of character building and development.
September 25, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book. While it shortcut some elements of the difficulties of getting from point A to Point B in a powerless world it still did a good job of keeping me engrossed in the story. A good read.
January 1, 2023
Very good reading
This was an excellent read, I have enjoyed reading 📚and could not out it down I started to read It at10 pm on Tuesday had to go to sleep spread until 2 am read for couple of hours Wednesday night and finished tonight Thursday. Entertaining and well written.
This was an excellent read, I have enjoyed reading 📚and could not out it down I started to read It at10 pm on Tuesday had to go to sleep spread until 2 am read for couple of hours Wednesday night and finished tonight Thursday. Entertaining and well written.
January 18, 2025
1st of 3 volumes, box set 'Defending our cabin' purchased for $0.99 on January 10, 2023. Travel of three groups to survivalist farm, much violence, city bombed, slavery attempted. Second book in series.
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