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One Second After

by William R. Forstchen

Published: 2009-03-17
Hardcover : 352 pages

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Introduction

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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.

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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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by Lirpa (see profile) 08/22/15

What are 5 of the first things you should do immediately after and EMP?

When an EMP occurs, what is your biggest fear?

What are somethings discussed in this book that you had never even thought about?

by Toad73 (see profile) 08/21/15

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Recommended to book clubs by 7 of 7 members.

Read things on author\\\'s website

by Lirpa (see profile) 08/22/15

We watched a clip of Newt Gingrich talking about the real possibility of this happening, I suggest you do the same. Go to author\\\'s website.

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by Kris D. (see profile) 05/17/16

by Bren S. (see profile) 11/02/15

Great book! Frightening reality! Lord help us.

"Incredible Discussion"by April S. (see profile) 08/22/15

This book isn't your average novel. It made us all think of how we would react if it were to happen for real (which is a possibility). We asked ourselves if we were prepared at all for that possibility.... (read more)

"Eye Opening"by Noelle L. (see profile) 08/21/15

What a fantastic book. Very insightful and informative. Gave a great job of show the absolute possibility of an EMP occurring and magnitude of the devastation. Hoping that that book creates action from... (read more)

by eleanor w. (see profile) 09/05/14

"Lots to think about!"by Colleen B. (see profile) 05/01/11

"Edmond Book Club- One Second After Review"by MARY B. (see profile) 03/30/11

This book was thought-provoking and informative. The content of the book will stay with you.

"One Second After by William Forstchen"by Renee P. (see profile) 01/17/11

The fact that an EMP attack could actually happen in our country is what makes this book scary. It creates many questions. If the threat is real, what is the government doing about this? Why has it... (read more)

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