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Synopsis
The old world is gone. Now, one family must endure the hellish aftermath… Laurel is stabilizing a patient in the ER when the power goes out. When the rest of the hospital evacuates, she refuses to leave her patients behind—especially her sick mother. She’s determined to fight for their lives. Even if it means putting her own in danger… In a remote mountain cabin hundreds of miles away, Laurel’s husband, Bear, begins a grueling trek across Minnesota. He’ll do whatever it takes to reunite his family. But it’s a dangerous journey, and he’s all alone save for his loyal dog, Jessamine, and Trent, an orphaned boy he finds along the way. Meanwhile, their daughter Mae has joined up with a violent militia, and grapples with divided loyalties. The Militia have unearthed weapons of war that survived the EMP. And they’re ready to launch a bloody conflict that could shatter the fragile remnants of order her family has struggled to rebuild. Bear, Laurel, and the others just want peace. But peace—and survival— won’t come without a fight.
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EMP Aftermath: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This post-apocalyptic survival story contains strong violence including militia conflict and weapons of war, with family members separated and fighting to survive. Characters face life-threatening danger, death, and moral dilemmas in a collapsed society.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens and adults will appreciate this gripping family survival story as they fight to reunite across a devastated landscape.