Overnight, the worlds trains, planes, cars, trucks, phones, computers, power plants and electrical equipment come to a sudden screeching stop. A novel of the civil war, pearl harbor, days of infamy, to try mens. Set in a small mountain community outside of asheville, nc, the author shows how our society would unwind following an emp attack caused by the detonation of. Other fundamentalists see the cloven hoof of satan in the. John is the most important character throught the whole book and it shows the hardships him and his family must face. Forstchens smash hit one second after, the novel cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read the story begins one year after one second after ends, two years since nuclear weapons were detonated above the united states and brought. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading one second after a john matherson novel book 1. Months before publication, one second after was cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read, a book discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a truly realistic look at the dangers of emps.
Such fanfare should be typical for a nytimes bestsellerin fact, the book deserves demands much more recognition. It has been discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a realistic look at emps and their awesome ability to send catastrophic shockwaves throughout the. It has since been published in a variety of languages, over thirty, and climbed to number one in such countries as spain, france, germany, and italy. One second after, one year after, the final day a john matherson novel by william r. The main characters of this fiction, apocalyptic story are. Forstchen now brings us a story which can be all too terrifyingly real. It has been discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a realistic look at emps and their awesome ability to send catastrophic shockwaves throughout the united states, literally within seconds. However, be forwarned, it is powerful and the message has struck me to the heart.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When a country ignores the threats aimed at its heart, the wrong people with the right weapon are a swift and brutal reminder of our. The point of view is third person from johns stand on everything. It is a weapon that the wall street journal warns could shatter america. The book starts off two years after the day which is one year after the end of the first book in the series and in that lies the mystery of the title. Buy one second after john matherson novel reprint by forstchen, william r isbn. Customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. Years ago, this book was recommended to me by a man who, at the time, i thought was boarding on being a survivalist nut. A novel of the civil war, pearl harbor, days of infamy, to try mens souls and. In the book, an emp charge shatters all semblance of technology in an area of united states. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed.
One year after is the new york times bestselling followup to. I thought i was informed and getting prepared, but that stuff just shocked me. The remaining titles are one year after 2015 and the final day 2017, and all three books are new york times bestsellers. One second after one second after audiobook, by william r. One second after book columbus metropolitan library. Free download or read online one second after pdf epub book. However, if anyone needs a refresher or a wake up call, i highly recommend it.
He also becomes the leaderdecision maker later in the story, so it is easier to follow through. In a world bound to modern chains we call technology. Reviewed in the united kingdom on november 2, 2017. One second after download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The widowed father of two daughters, elizabeth and jennifer, and a college. Forstchen took his inspiration for one second after from a 2004 congressional study about the potential threat of an emp attack on the united states. Months before publication, one second after has already been cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read, a book already being discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a truly realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy the entire united states, literally within one second. One second after is a book that hits the reset button. John john is a history professor montreat christian college and a retired us army colonel. Months before publication, one second after was already cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read.
One second after book 1 audiobook part 2 william r forstchen. As a single dad after losing his wife to cancer he is forced to watch out for his two. One second after book 1 audiobook part 1 william r. Buy a cheap copy of one second after book by william r. One year after the emp attack, the united states is described as having 30. Forstchen brings a sequel to his hit novel one second after. He has coauthored several books with newt gingrich, including gettysburg. I see it is along the same vein as one second after but cant seem to find it. Just in one split second our world was catapulted back into 16th century. The book is the first in a trilogy known as the john matherson series. Forstchens new york times bestsellers, one second after and one year after, the final day immerses readers once more in the story of our nations struggle to rebuild itself after an electromagnetic pulse wipes out all electricity and. I realize that this book, to most of you, is old news. Forstchen is the new york times bestselling author of one second after, one year after, the final day, and we look like men of war, among numerous other books in diverse subjects ranging from history to science fiction. The book reached the number 11 position on the new york times bestseller list in fiction on may 3, 2009.
Forstchens smash hit one second after, the novel cited on the floor of congress as a book all americans should read the story begins one year after one second after ends, two years since nuclear weapons were detonated above the united states and brought america to its. It is that mystery of the title that lost one star for me straight of the bat as i should not have to spend time deciphering the title of the book. I just finished reading william forstchens book, one second after and it has really messed my head up. In all honesty, i am not the biggest book reader, nor am i particularly a fan of novels, but i was compelled to read this. One second after a john matherson novel book 1 kindle edition by forstchen, william r. The events that unfold tell us just how humanity will react in literally its darkest hours. The postapocalyptic story contained in the book one second after by william r. The world is in chaos, and everyone wants to know why. Already cited on the floor of congress and discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a book all americans should read, one second after is the story of a war scenario that could become all too terrifyingly. Already cited on the floor of congress and discussed in the corridors of the pentagon as a book all americans should read, one second after is the story of a war scenario that could become all too terrifyingly real.
I thought the overall plot was fairly plausible, but had elements of hollywoodwtfisms. The hero john happens to have access to a working car which he uses to make seemingly random joyrides to town, he happens to meet a beautiful single nurse on the interstate, his daughters able boyfriend happens to be able to stay with them and help out and frolic in the pool. The book was published in multiple languages including, consists of 511 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. William r forstchen one man struggles to save his family and his small north carolina town after america loses a war in one second, a war based upon an electro magnetic pulse emp weapon that will send america back to.
He is the main character in the book and the towns peace keeper and is very respected by everyone in the town. In a small north carolina town, one man struggles to save his family after america loses a war that will send it back to the dark ages. One second after a john matherson novel forstchen, william r. One second after book 1 audiobook part 2 william r forstchen duration. An emp has devastated america, all the technology that we take for granted has become completely useless. An emp is a weapon with the power to destroy the entire united states in a. One second after a john matherson novel book 1 ebook. A print edition of the debut book was published and released by gallery books in 2014. A postapocalyptic thriller of the after effects in the united states after a terrifying terrorist attack using electromagnetic pulse weapons. One second after was released on march 17, 2009, and a trade paperback edition was released on november 24, 2009. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your. One second after book 1 audiobook part 1 william r forstchen.
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