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77 Days in September [Kindle Edition]

Ray Gorham
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Book Description

On a Friday afternoon before Labor Day, Americans are getting ready for the holiday weekend, completely unaware of a long-planned terrorist plot about to be launched against the country. Kyle Tait is settling in for his flight home to Montana when a single nuclear bomb is detonated 300 miles above the heart of America. The blast, an Electro-Magnetic Pulse (EMP), destroys every electrical device in the country, and results in the crippling of the power grid, the shutting down of modern communications, and bringing to a halt most forms of transportation.

Kyle narrowly escapes when his airplane crashes on take-off, only to find himself stranded 2,000 miles from home in a country that has been forced, from a technological standpoint, back to the 19th Century. Confused, hurt, scared, and alone, Kyle must make his way across a hostile continent to a family he’s not even sure has survived the effects of the attack. As Kyle forges his way home, his frightened family faces their own struggles for survival in a community trying to halt its slow spiral into chaos and anarchy.

77 Days in September follows Kyle and his wife, Jennifer, as they are stretched past their breaking point, but find in their devotion to each other the strength to persevere.

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4.57 Stars -- Average Amazon Customer Review (100 plus)

WHAT IS AN EMP?

An EMP (Electro-Magnetic Pulse) is a magnetic pulse that overwhelms, and thus destroys, all electronic devices exposed to it. It is the most serious threat faced by a technologically advanced society. An EMP can be human caused, through the detonation of a nuclear bomb high above the atmosphere, or natural, through a severe geo-magnetic storm. In multiple reports prepared for Congress, scientists predict the complete destruction of modern American society and question our ability to ever recover if we are the target of an EMP attack. Further, some predict the death toll in America in the aftermath of such an event to be in excess of 200 million.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ray Gorham lives in the small, farming community of Shepherd, Montana with his wife and five children. He runs his log home business by day and writes in the evenings, on weekends, and whenever the weather keeps him inside.

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  • File Size: 535 KB
  • Print Length: 306 pages
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  • Language: English
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I look forward to reading more books from Ray Gorham. avid reader  |  373 reviewers made a similar statement
Book is very well written, great story, great characters, very well researched. Peter E. Deatherage  |  455 reviewers made a similar statement
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92 of 97 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - has all the elements June 19, 2011
By Subie
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book was recommended to me. I was somewhat skeptical as I began reading, but was quickly drawn in. It has all the elements of an excellent novel. The characters are well defined, believable and easy to relate to. The plot, however fictitious, is grounded in reality and calls attention to a truly catastrophic, yet largely ignored threat to international security. The plot and pacing are first rate, as the story never dragged or failed to hold my interest. More importantly, it made me *care* about the people and events as I read. Ray Gorham has done an outstanding job in researching and writing this novel.
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64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars How is this NOT in print? January 31, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
I have one word. GRIPPING! Half of the fun of this roller coaster is placing yourself in the scene, constantly asking "What would I do?" I found myself shouting at the Kindle and the main character, Kyle, "Don't do it!" which is actually a sign of the author's talents at drawing you into the scene.

Despite the fact that you cringe at the mistakes that the protagonist makes, you understand the reality of why it happened. In the abstract, we all think we could kill someone who is a legitimate threat in desperate times. Yet, I think most of us would flinch at first, as many in the story do. We simply are not programmed that way. Killing for survival is a habit that would have to be re-learned by all but the truly sadistic. We get mad at the characters in the story for being too passive in the face imminent threat, because it is the way we ourselves would be against all logic to the contrary. We hate it because we see ourselves doing the same, againt objective logic.

And in that, the author strikes gold. That is the question here, how quickly are you prepared to be a hair trigger vigilante in the face of violent anarchy? We are presented with the pros and cons of each: shooting your own child as a misidentified intruder vs. offering forbearance to a desperate soul on the road who survives on the killing of those whose misplaced trust allows him to get too close.

Are you prepared for the "State of Nature?"

This novel is a patchwork quilt of emotions and characters: good, evil, and those in between.

What I like is that the protagonist characters are not perfect. Legitimate need creates a path to unscrupulous behavior that is both disdainful and understandable at the same time. For some it is a slippery slope to shockingly bad outcomes that leave the characters wondering how they became what the became. For others, moments of clarity snap them back into themselves.

And this is the deep central theme here, what kind of humanitarian would you be when all sense of humanity is gone?

Will you step back from the brink, or step across the precipice?
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46 of 52 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 77 Days in September June 11, 2011
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I think we have talent here. From the Forward I was hooked. The idea of an EMP never crossed my mind and it made the story line believable. What better way to hold your interest than to have two people deeply attached to each other trying desperately to get back together after a major event changes all the circumstances of their separation. All the subplots fit tightly especially Doug. The experiences that Kyle had as he tried to get back to Montana were very real. There were no slow spots in the storyline. A very good summer read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Done!!!
Ray Gorham is an excellent first time author. A story that is entirely believable and possible, great character development. Read more
Published 4 hours ago by D Hager
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and could not put it down.
Well written with great descriptions and feeling.
I look forward to future books from this author. Read more
Published 13 hours ago by Karen Gambitsis
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent read. A little slow in some spots but worth the time.
Warning: I only dally in this genre every now and then so my perspective may be skewed.

There were good elements in the book:
- Good pacing
- Good bad guys... Read more
Published 1 day ago by K. Cominsky
4.0 out of 5 stars Review.
I truly enjoyed your book. I cared about the characters and the struggles they each faced. Thank you for sharing this with all who have read it thus far. Read more
Published 2 days ago by Debora A. Ratcliff
4.0 out of 5 stars really good story
the end of our world as we know it with just enough humanity left to thrill your heart. a truly enjoyable book.
Published 4 days ago by Douglas E. Cook
4.0 out of 5 stars What a awesome journey…
Just an all around great read. The story is a believable one that I hope to never experience. The character's are great, the details are spectacular. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Pickles dad
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Concept, well executed
I overall really enjoyed this book. There were times I wanted to yell at the characters! I really felt for them, and wanted the best for them. Read more
Published 8 days ago by L. Raymond
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting journey
Thought provoking and a warning as unpredictable countries get stronger and want to destroy our way of life. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Patricia Hickey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, a must read
I have read several books about the effects of a EMP on our country, this one was well written, I felt I was walking along with Kyle and feeling what he felt. Read more
Published 9 days ago by J. Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars INCREDIBLE!
Absolutely loved this book. Characters were so believable and interesting. I was pulling so hard for Kyle and Jennifer. Teary eyed at the end. An excellent read.
Published 11 days ago by Mike Smith
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Sorry for not seeing this earlier. I've been trying to write more, but have been too busy with my real job. I'm hoping to have something out by the end of the year. Thank you so much for your interest.

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