Very well written book. This book is kind of along the lines of Brave New World. It is that futuristic type of book that looks at possibilities. When Brave New World first came out everyone said it was far-fetched. No way that could happen. Honestly, I hope and pray that the events in One Second After are far-fetched and that it can't happen. Or if it is possible, I hope that by having books like this written we will do what needs to be done to prevent it from happening.
The main premise of the book is that 3 EMPs are set off over the US and as a result of the pulse generated all computerized equipment stops working. The grid goes down and due to the extent of the damage it doesn't come back up for a long, long time. The book focuses on one family and the town they live in. It focuses in on survival after the EMP hits.
It was amazing to think what we would not have if all computerized equipment no longer worked - in the book, one second after the EMP went off the cars stopped right where they were and people were stranded miles from home. Older cars that didn't run with computerized parts still ran. Water is an issue. Even if your house has a well it takes electricity to run the pump. We don't hand pump our water. Airplanes will stop working - and will literally fall from the sky (wild to think about).
I found it interesting to contemplate the issues. I am not saying I think it is going to happen but that there is a possibility. Hopefully, we are doing all we can to diminish that possibility from becoming reality.
Here is a site where the author gives more info on EMPs and the devastation they could cause.
Very fascinating topic. Kind of frightening to think about though.
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