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One Second After Paperback – November 24, 2009

by William R. Forstchen (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 419 ratings
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New York Times best selling author William R. Forstchen now brings us a story which can be all too terrifyingly real...a story in which one man struggles to save his family and his small North Carolina town after America loses a war, in one second, a war that will send America back to the Dark Ages...A war based upon a weapon, an Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP). A weapon that may already be in the hands of our enemies. 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. It is a weapon that the Wall Street Journal warns could shatter America. In the tradition of On the Beach, Fail Safe and Testament, this book, set in a typical American town, is a dire warning of what might be our future...and our end.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00589CT66
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forge Books; Reprint. edition (November 24, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 419 ratings

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William R. Forstchen

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William R. Forstchen has a Ph.D. from Purdue University with specializations in Military History and the History of Technology. He is a Faculty Fellow and Professor of History at Montreat College. He is the author of fifty books including the New York Times bestselling series One Second After, the Lost Regiment series, and the award-winning young adult novel, We Look Like Men of War. He has also authored numerous short stories and articles about military history and military technology.

Dr. Forstchen's interests include the Civil War, archaeological research on sites in Mongolia, and the potential of space exploration. As a pilot he owns and flies an original World War II "recon bird." Dr. Forstchen resides near Asheville, North Carolina with his dog Maggie.

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Customers find the book easy to read and believable. They find it thought-provoking and instructive on how to survive an EMP explosion. However, opinions differ on the scariness level - some find it chilling and realistic, while others consider it a bit scary.

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29 customers mention "Readability"26 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well-written. They appreciate the true information and believable characters.

"This book is well written and believable, and really held my interest. Many observations were made in the process!" Read more

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"...Not overly technical, but is a good read for a book club or just personally." Read more

"Great book and scary! I've read it a few times." Read more

12 customers mention "Thought provoking"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and instructive about surviving an EMP explosion. They say it holds their interest and offers great ideas for today's life. The book is described as eye-opening and a must-read for mental and physical preparation.

"This book is well written and believable, and really held my interest. Many observations were made in the process!" Read more

"A great read. Engaging - and thought provoking." Read more

"William Forstchen wrote a factually correct book on how EMP's work, and more than likely the state of anarchy that would follow that explosion...." Read more

"This novel offers insight to a legitimate concern! The impact is real, the opportunity to prepare is now!" Read more

12 customers mention "Scariness level"8 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the book's scariness level. Some find it thought-provoking and realistic, while others say it's a bit scary. The story is described as fictional but believable, with a sobering perspective on what could happen.

"This is one of the most realistic story about what it would to be like in a disaster of this type." Read more

"Nothing awesome book scary though" Read more

"This book is well written and believable, and really held my interest. Many observations were made in the process!" Read more

"Great book and scary! I've read it a few times." Read more

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Sticky stuff on book jacket. Pages dog eared as if the product was used. Not happy because this should have been a new book and looks as if it was used.
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