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Unexpected World
- The EMP Survivor Series, Book 1
- Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
- Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
Author Chris Pike's debut novel Unexpected World is a gritty and compelling survival tale about human courage and steadfast determination to live, to endure, and to persevere against all odds. Assistant District Attorney Dillon Stockdale is on the phone with his daughter when an EMP obliterates the entire electrical grid of the United States. Anything relying on a computer is fried, including the plane his daughter is on. Gripped with the terrifying realization the plane has crash-landed somewhere in the expansive and dangerous landscape of Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin, Dillon sets out to rescue her before it's too late. A harrowing survival story with non-stop, pulse-pounding action, Unexpected World is a story of good vs. evil, of a complex narrative of fight or flight, and mind-bending choices resulting in profound consequences. Dillon Stockdale is determined, he's well-equipped, and nothing will stop him. Or will it?
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- Ridgebacklandrovers
- 28-02-17
Very plausible
Enjoyed this book although I felt a bit cheated at only 6 hours long, should've just continued as book 2 is also short.
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- Tom
- 22-08-17
Where are all the people?
Would you try another book written by Chris Pike or narrated by Kevin Pierce?
Not unless I can be guaranteed that there is a better story line and character development than this one.
Has Unexpected World put you off other books in this genre?
No - I read One Second After, so I know decent books can be written on this subject.
Which character – as performed by Kevin Pierce – was your favourite?
They were all equally annoying. I didn't engage with any of them.
Do you think Unexpected World needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Not at these prices. If you are going to write a book try not to cheat your readers by splitting one rather thin story into a trilogy.
Any additional comments?
This is another book where ordinary people suddenly have extraordinary powers of stupidity. There is an EMP, but people seem to be able to move from place to place without suddenly meeting huge numbers of displaced people. You seem to have an unreal idea of just how much food and water you have to carry whilst looking for your daughter. Who has gone down in a plane crash, but you are able, without GPS, to go directly to the area of the crash site. You leave behind a safeish place, unprotected, and become an itinerant refugee armed only with your rugged good looks and a moral code. You go into the water with an alligator and manage both not to drown, or have anything worse than a few bruises. You have sex with a woman and then both of you act as if it didn't happen whilst still giving each other sidelong glance - please.
If I want fairy stories I read the Brothers Grimm.
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- Linda
- 14-06-20
Great start to the series!
This was a highly enjoyable listen. The book was well written and the situation was believable. I am looking forward to the next book in the series!
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- Steven
- 25-10-16
a fantastic book, highly recommended
I can't wait to hear the next instalment, really liking the fact this is around an EMP rather than a zombie apocalypse, straight into the nitty gritty and how fast people turn on each other. great narration by Kevin
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- Mia Harper
- 04-11-20
A good read
A very entertaining and enjoyable read, can't wait for the next book. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
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- Azura S
- 05-09-20
Enjoyable and Well-Read
This doesn't break any new ground but it's very competent at what it does and I had fun along the way. The narration is solid too. The ideal "background" adventure book, I think.
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