There’s a bit too much civil-war talk, but still, it adds to the story. These battle-hardened shells of what were once kids are now the town’s first line of defense against enemies both foreign and domestic. It’s interesting to see how the town has formed its own working militia based out of Montreat College.
The people of Black Mountain and the surrounding area try to regain some of what was lost, such as power, communication, and a sustainable source of food. Characters are fleshed out and aren’t one-dimensional. The protagonists do suffer, get hurt, and don’t have all the answers. This series doesn’t deviate from this paradigm, but manages to keep itself from feeling tired or overdone thanks to believable storytelling. The Verdict: Unfortunately, a lot of post-apocalyptic books tend to focus on two things: a corrupt government and EMPs. One Second After was even cited in Congress as a realistic depiction of the possible aftermath of an EMP attack on the continental USA. His writing in the John Matherson series exemplifies his expertise, with multiple references to important historical events that parallel or give further insight into the story. If you have some back issues of Boys’ Life from the late ’70s you read some of his earliest work. Forstchen, an American historian and novelist. The 411: The Final Day was written by William R. The remaining citizens of Black Mountain, North Carolina, are finally starting to make progress rebuilding after “The Day,” but a new threat looms. In the series’ third installment, The Final Day, a messenger is sent to find John however, his perilous journey proves too much, and he only manages to get a partial and cryptic message to Forrest’s settlement. The Premise: The best-selling John Matherson series began with 2011’s One Second After, a realistic portrayal of life after an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapon sends the United States into a new Dark Age. This article was originally published in Issue 19.
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