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Breakdown (The EMP Terror Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J.R. Tate (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A situation of this magnitude had always been talked about – but could it ever really happen? Jake Shepherd is piloting a flight to Seattle when out of the blue, his aircraft falls from the sky. The power-grid across the United States crashes, leaving all computerized machines crippled, sending the country into a disastrous tailspin. Alice Shepherd is working the emergency room when hundreds of injured people pour in needing help. With no electricity, resources are limited—Once the back up generators fail, the hospital will not be able to handle the influx of patients being brought in, guaranteeing that all hell will break loose. Everyone is speculating and panicking. No one knows what really happened. The only thing everyone can agree on is their simple, convenient, technological world is gone. Everyone is left to fight—Kill or be killed. Survive or die.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B072TDN8BP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rusty Bucket Publishing (July 21, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 21, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 746 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 406 ratings

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J.R. Tate is an accomplished author based in Texas, where she draws inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes and the spirit of resilience that permeates the region. With a passion for nature and adventure, she often explores the great outdoors, hiking through scenic trails and finding solace in the mountains. These experiences lend an authentic touch to her writing, bringing the settings and landscapes to life with vivid detail.

Beyond her literary pursuits, she also works as a social-emotional counselor, dedicated to helping children navigate their emotions and behaviors. Her background in counseling provides her with a deep understanding of the human psyche, which shines through in her compelling character portrayals and exploration of complex emotions.

As an author, J.R. captivates readers with her engaging storytelling and immersive writing style. She seamlessly weaves together elements of suspense, adventure, and human drama, creating narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. With each page, she delves into the depths of her characters' hearts, unearthing their fears, hopes, and desires, and inviting readers to embark on emotional journeys alongside them.

Her commitment to crafting compelling stories is matched only by her dedication to authenticity and attention to detail. Her ability to capture the essence of the human experience in the face of adversity resonates deeply with readers, leaving a lasting impact long after they turn the final page.

With her unique blend of adventure, heartfelt emotion, and a keen understanding of the human condition, she is an author to watch. Her stories transport readers to captivating worlds, exploring the triumphs and tribulations of her characters in a way that leaves a lasting impression.

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Manuel A. Gutierrez
5.0 out of 5 stars A really believable post-apocayptic yarn!
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2017
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Excellent post-apocalyptic adventure from a newcomer! The author is quite knowledgeable about the subject matter(s) and tells the story with the proper BELIEVABLE story-telling expertise. The best thing about J. R. Tate's fiction is that it's so realistic! I'm an avid reader and have been so for about 62 and on this first book of the series I have yet to think: "That can't really happen!" about any of the situations presented or the solutions to the problems. The humans are really human!
I'm looking forward to the next book already! I hope the story of Jake & Alice never stops!
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The Old Man 😕
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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Good read ,But where is book two? Sorry but if I knew it was just going to end this way I would not have read this one.
Would like more information on things to have and use after an EMP..
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Casey DeFranco
3.0 out of 5 stars your concept is good and your characters have the potential to be very ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2017
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Mr. Tate, your concept is good and your characters have the potential to be very good. You do, however, really need a content editor and a good line editor. At about page 200 I started getting a bit annoyed at the inconsistencies, repetitions, and rather shoddy writing. Still, that being said, good for you for accomplishing what many only think about; writing and publishing novels.
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JJ
5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome post-apocalyptic book following an EMP strike.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and plot in this post-apocalyptic story. The total breakdown of society, lawlessness by normally law-abiding people, and "each man for himself" mentality seemed real.

I can't wait for the second book to see how people survive when most of the food, water and medical supplies have been stolen.

As enjoyable as the book was, it would be much better if the author hired an editor. Please do so for the second book. Thanks.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning to series
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2017
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It has a lot of potential. I like the three stories. Though the characters need to start thinking more long term for supplies. Also a moment of rest and self maintenance would be a good idea.
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pclayking
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2017
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Somewhat different than the usual post end of the world as we know it. I enjoy this type of fiction because, hey you never know? This author put together a very well written and entertaining novel about a horrific possibility. My only complaint, it was too short! Now I have to wait for the next one to find out if the family makes it to reunite!
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Rnr39
3.0 out of 5 stars More like a mini book or introduction
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017
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I had hoped for a lot more ... as per the title this book ends at about the introduction level. I'm not sure I'll read the next book -- and I read A LOT. I'll wait to see how big it is and read a few reviews first. Many alternatives out there ...
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Kindle Customer k gillman
5.0 out of 5 stars EMP attack leaves lots to think about
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019
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Stayed up all night to read the ending. Ready for book 2. Well written. Suspenseful helps you rethink your priorities
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blackdobe
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read!
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2017
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I hope book 2 is released soon, so I can find out what happens to all the characters. A real page turner to see what happens to the survivors next.
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C.Meadleton
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced believable action story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2017
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Fast paced read with believable characters. I liked the way the story was split between three groups of people, some of whom were from the same family, and how they were dealing with the situation as it collapsed.

Looking forward to book 2
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Tashinator
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Australia on January 25, 2018
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I really like the story and I'm looking forward to the next book. I couldn't put it down till I finished.
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Bigfoot
2.0 out of 5 stars OK but expected more
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 12, 2019
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Jake is a pilot whose plane is brought down by an EMP on a flight from Dallas to Seattle, leaving him and a handful of survivors stuck miles from home, somewhere around Colorado. His wife Alice tries to keep her mind off news of the crash by continuing her job as a nurse as her hospital copes with power loss and multiple people coming in injured. Her son Dylan is at school in town when disaster hits but his sister Sophie is at college in Boston and has to work out how to get away from the destroyed campus and a city falling apart.

Jake is the first to face disaster, working with co-pilot Colin to try and glide the plane down to land when they suddenly lose all power. The death toll on the aircraft leaves him full of guilt but he has to focus on keeping the few survivors alive. He starts by exploring the local area despite his own head injuries but finds the area deserted other than a deranged man with a knife at a nearby campground. With no sign of a search party and no people around, they know something bad has happened and they need to look after themselves. The survivors decide that staying is not an option and that they must begin a search for supplies for the long walk back to Dallas where most of them have family waiting. Trying to find food, water, transport and a way to carry the injured Colin is stressful enough but the fear of more bad people looking to pick a fight has them all on edge.

Alice is at the hospital when she gets word about the crash and fears that her husband may be dead. Unable to contact either of her children, Alice soon faces her own disaster when the EMP takes out the power at the hospital where she is working. People injured in car crashes are suddenly flooding into the hospital desperate for treatment and the loss of power means that the emergency generators are soon using up all of their fuel causing a shortage that could be fatal for the dependant patients. As Alice tries to help other people, she soon starts to think about her son alone in this disaster area and has to decide whether to stay and do her duty or go and find her son.

At her college campus, Sophie is freaked out to hear about the plane crash and can only hope that her dad is not on the flight. As she and her friend Danny leave the lecture, the EMP hits Boston and her campus is thrown into chaos as planes begin to crash in the area. Unable to do much to help the stricken around them, Sophie and Danny decide to grab a few essentials and get out of the city. But they are about to find out that even trying to gather a few supplies can be dangerous when there are others around them ready to take whatever they have, and their own skills at staying under the radar are sadly lacking.

We follow these three members of the family during the initial disaster part of the book. I'm not sure why the author decided not to show us what was happening to Dylan during the crisis. We are briefly told about what happened to him later in the book but I'd have preferred to see it as it happened. It is easy to pass judgement on things the characters do but to be honest, If I was Alice I'd have been leaving the hospital as soon as I got news that Jake's plane had crashed, because Dylan would need his mother instantly at that point and I'd want to spend more time tring to get in touch with Sophie. Yes Alice is a dedicated nurse and has a duty, but as a mother I'm surprised that getting to her son when the full crisis unfolded wasn't top priority. The addition of her estranged family into the plot was intriguing and it could play out in different ways as the series progresses.

I did get a bit annoyed with the characters. Jake has the hero complex where he feels that he is the only person capable of getting anything done. He insists on organising things at the crash site, he has to be the one to go for help with Larry despite his concussion, he has to go off and explore other areas alone, he has to make up and execute the plan. They are meant to be a group and we hardly get any page time for most of the survivors because it is all about Jake. His constant 'I'm a failure' self pity party was frustrating when it was mentioned so often as was his I can keep going like a superhero despite my crippling concussion. I wanted to see others like Becky doing more instead of it being all about Jake. I also got annoyed with how whiny Sophie got about the things she couldn't change. Yes things are horrible and it'll take ages to get back to Dallas but you just need to grit your teeth and get on with it instead of whining! I also got annoyed by the stupidity she and Danny showed with their choices. I wanted to strangle both of them.

It is also repetitive to have everyone asking what happened and everyone replying that they don't know. I believe it to be a realistic response if an EMP had actually happened but I didn't need to see it quite so often from so many characters. I was also not convinced by just how quickly all these society breakdowns happened. In a couple of days an entire town was empty due to the entire population being dead or missing? It seems doubtful to me. In the same time period, others have been captured to use as reproductive slaves? I just don't see all that going on in two days. There is also a hint of people being infected with something that makes them crazy or commit suicide but I don't know if this is going to develop. For me, it just wasn't good enough for me to want to read on with the series.

2.5 stars.
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Dachsiemom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2017
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Excellent book...loved it from start to finish
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