Good shtf Book Suggestions

[da6dspanburg]

I didn't make it far enough into Patriots to see any of the facism (not surprised though)... Seriously doubting I will (man card be damned). But I did think One second After had some strong leanings of that nature. It seems some of these books are nothing more than dictatorial wet dreams... Of course they rule righteously (*cough* and with an iron fist *cough*).


BTW- Gunslinger/Dark Tower books (some what/loosely related to the topic).

I'm thinking of taking back my recommendation...

I had mixed feelings on book #2... I recently started book #3 and so far, not good IMO. I haven't given up yet but I'm considering it. If book #3 doesn't really pick back up I'll probably ditch the series. They're a little too "out there" for my taste.

I've read the series and some are way better than others. Near the end, I think He was just trying to find a way to finish the series. It was getting a little crazy when his characters showed up in his town and talked to himself (Stephen King). Way too weird. The ending of the series sort of wraps things up, but I think it was too cliche-ish.

[Jerm]

I guess I'm not even midway through yet (what is there, 7 books?)... And things are already getting a little too far fecthed for me. I just finished with meeting the first "guardian".

I liked the first book anyway. The story just seems to have gone in a direction I wasn't expecting after reading book #1.

... Sounds like it just gets worse.

Just downloaded WWZ, The Purple Cloud (free on Kindle), and Ex-Heroes.

[Vic303]

Malevil == Malevil is a 1972 science fiction novel by French writer Robert Merle.

And folks have already mentioned the other old classic, Alas Babylon.

But you cannot beat Larry Correia for fun: Monster Hunter International, and the just released sequel, Monster Hunter-Vendetta.

[csheehy]

But you cannot beat Larry Correia for fun: Monster Hunter International, and the just released sequel, Monster Hunter-Vendetta.

Those books are more about preventing TEOTWAWKI, aren't they?

I can highly recommend Word Made By Hand and The Witch of Hebron, both by James Howard Kunstler. Set 10-15 years in the future, the world has come apart due to an economic/governmental armageddon brought on by "peak oil" (Kunstler is a big believer in peak oil and its ramifications). The books go into quite a bit of detail on the everyday lives and struggles of the residents of an upstate NY small town.

Chris Sheehy

[BBossman]

Day by Day books ive read both they where great books finished both of them in a week i couldnt put them down alot of sleepless nights because i had to know what happened next. I started Reading One Second After last night so far so good.

I picked up both at Borders on Saturday on the many recommendations here. Finished the first Sunday morning, the second on the train this afternoon. Lots of fun to read.

[devildogljb]

You aint seen sad yet. The book really makes you think.

yeah its def making me think and starting to freak me the hell out lol makes me want to spend alot of money for if something like this happens

[devildogljb]

I guess I'm not even midway through yet (what is there, 7 books?)... And things are already getting a little too far fecthed for me. I just finished with meeting the first "guardian".

I liked the first book anyway. The story just seems to have gone in a direction I wasn't expecting after reading book #1.

... Sounds like it just gets worse.

Just downloaded WWZ, The Purple Cloud (free on Kindle), and Ex-Heroes.

WWZ is a good book ive read it 2 times already and going to read it again after i finish one second after, but its more for entertainment doesnt really give you any good ideas for when shtf

[Naxet1959]

Those books are more about preventing TEOTWAWKI, aren't they?

I can highly recommend Word Made By Hand and The Witch of Hebron, both by James Howard Kunstler. Set 10-15 years in the future, the world has come apart due to an economic/governmental armageddon brought on by "peak oil" (Kunstler is a big believer in peak oil and its ramifications). The books go into quite a bit of detail on the everyday lives and struggles of the residents of an upstate NY small town.

Chris Sheehy

Just checked out World by Hand from the library yesterday, good book! Thanks for the referral!

[anachronism]

Alas, Babylon is always a favorite, but hopelessly out of date. I still own 2 copies of it because of sentimentality. Lucifers Hammer is one of the best, mainly because of the way the characters develop. Not much usable information there, outside of insights into human nature. Patriots is full of useful information, but not everyone wants to form a Militia, or even be part of a large group. The religious aspect is a turnoff too. The first ten or so installments of "The Survivalist" are pretty good, until the Sci-Fi aspect kicks in. Othe possibilities include the "Ashes" series, starting with "Out of the Ashes". Ignore the porn.

[Serpico1985]

Just finished both Day by Day books. Read them in 3 days. Awesome books. Any word on the third installment?