One Second After

[ElGuapo]

This is a really good book a must read. Scariest book I have ever read

New York Times best selling author William R. Forstchen now brings us a story which can be all too terrifyingly real...a story in which one man struggles to save his family and his small North Carolina town after America loses a war, in one second, a war that will send America back to the Dark Ages...A war based upon a weapon, an Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP). A weapon that may already be in the hands of our enemies.


Months before publication, One Second After has already been cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read, a book already being discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a truly realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy the entire United States, literally within one second. It is a weapon that the Wall Street Journal warns could shatter America. In the tradition of On the Beach, Fail Safe and Testament, this book, set in a typical American town, is a dire warning of what might be our future...and our end.
http://www.amazon.com/One-Second-After-William-Forstchen/dp/0765356864

 

[old_anorak]

Yeah, that is one of my favorite books. The 'Life as We Knew It' series is good too.

 

[ElGuapo]

Just started reading Patriots: A Novel of Survival in the Coming Collapse i will check that one out when i am done with this book

 

[ChickenLittle]

Months before publication, One Second After has already been cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read, a book already being discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a truly realistic look at a weapon and its awesome power to destroy the entire United States, literally within one second. It is a weapon that the Wall Street Journal warns could shatter America. In the tradition of On the Beach, Fail Safe and Testament, this book, set in a typical American town, is a dire warning of what might be our future...and our end.
http://www.amazon.com/One-Second-After-William-Forstchen/dp/0765356864

HAHAHA, congress says we should read it!? I'm sure PhoenixPreppin would be happy to know they encourage prepping. Sorry, I'm still a little tweaked after having just read his tread that they condemed his land and blew up his preps.

Does sound like a cool book. I will have to check it out.

 

[Kenny Lee]

Congress should read less fiction books and read the damn bills they vote on.

 

[hightechredneck]

Congress should read less fiction books and read the damn bills they vote on.

thats what they have helpers for. they are far to busy having fun at our expense and coming up with new ways to make pork

 

[artbylorraine]

Who wrote "Life as We Knew It"? I would love to get that book. I read "One Second After" and it brought me to tears. To think that our country, the one we love so much, can be destroyed so easily.

 

[old_anorak]

I'll ask my kidlet, we've read the trilogy, they are excellent books.

 

[Roninsensei]

Susan Beth Pfeffer
Life As We Knew It, Author

 

[old_anorak]

Thank you Roninsensei.

 

[bubbadreier]

I love new reading material!! now if only i could actually find my kindle fire

 

[Gazrok]

I have ZERO doubt that both Russia and the US have such a weapon. It certainly is within their tech range, both in nuclear ability and in delivery capability. It is also within China's realm of possibility, so that wouldn't surprise me either. Doubtful for anyone else though, except maybe the UK. It is amazing how vulnerable our grid is though, which is why I think regardless of the SHTF event, grid loss will be part of it (along with the inevitable meltdown of the nuke plants).

 

[Evolon73]

 

[TypicalDude]

The US/NATO military superiority over the all world is certain. If someone's gonna attack this alliance will have very very bad time and no president wants to die.

 

[artbylorraine]

They would like us to think that, at least. There are people in this world who don't mind dying and think that they will be assured virgins in their new life...sound familiar?

 

[DrHenley]

Good book, based on historical precedents and some pretty accurate science. If nothing else, it is good food for thought. I think the after-effects of the EMP blasts were exaggerated somewhat, but we've known about the dangers of high altitude nuclear EMPs since 1962.

Here is the Wikipedia page on "Starfish Prime", a high altitude nuclear blast (1.4 MegaTon at 250 miles) that destroyed one third of the low orbit satellites, shut down a telephone microwave link and knocked out 300 street lights in Hawaii 900 miles from the detonation point.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfish_Prime

We were not nearly as vulnerable then as we are now.

 

[Overlord]

Was able to get a free copy at Amazon a few weeks ago. Am currently reading it. Seems to be a nice read. I like the Writer's style

 

[Evolon73]

Been researching the hell out of Faraday boxes. Because I never just believe what I'm told. I generally research a lot. And then chose the safest bet. Lots of debate about grounding Faraday boxes. And I'm rather certain that it won't hurt to ground them to earth. People say I don't need to... but its not difficult and adds an extra safety feature. Better safe than sorry.

 

[Clyde]

Congress should read less fiction books and read the damn bills they vote on.

But those bills are great works of fiction! especially the ones they say will save money.

 

[Clyde]

Been researching the hell out of Faraday boxes. Because I never just believe what I'm told. I generally research a lot. And then chose the safest bet. Lots of debate about grounding Faraday boxes. And I'm rather certain that it won't hurt to ground them to earth. People say I don't need to... but its not difficult and adds an extra safety feature. Better safe than sorry.

I have been wanting to build one myself. I have heard using a metal trashcan lined with cardboard is a great way to go.
Anyone else have an idea on this?

 

[Roninsensei]

Gonna say it again. For small electronics, Plastic wrap a couple layers then foil a couple layers. I tested this on some old walkie talkies in the microwave it did fine...

 

[DrHenley]

Lots of debate about grounding Faraday boxes. And I'm rather certain that it won't hurt to ground them to earth.

It won't hurt anything. Normally it's not necessary, but it can prevent a slow static buildup, which a Faraday cage cannot prevent.

 

[Evolon73]

I've noticed everyone tests their boxes by whether or not they pick up cell phone calls. Seems to me like that is a bare minimum requirement. An EMP of shft magnitude would be massive and incite electrical charges in electronics frying small circuits not designed to handle it. Conductivity, induction, and charge jumping really seem to me to involve more than cell reception. I mean I lose signal quite easily around things no where near faraday cage quality.

Is there some better test that isn't expensive or overtly difficult?

 

[DrHenley]

Put a two way radio inside and see if you can communicate.

 

[Clyde]

Gonna say it again. For small electronics, Plastic wrap a couple layers then foil a couple layers. I tested this on some old walkie talkies in the microwave it did fine...

Now that is a stellar idea!

 

[Evolon73]

Put a two way radio inside and see if you can communicate.

Similar to the cell phone test. Just seems to me a massive EMP involves more than radio waves. Like can an electro magnetic charge of massive proportions really be cancelled by a counter field in a small static bag? Residual heat from that much energy wouldn't melt the plastic bag?

 

[Evolon73]

Not tryin to be a pain. I just have an OCD need to be confident and resolute in my preps. No offense. Thanks for everyone taking time to give answers.

 

[DrHenley]

Similar to the cell phone test. Just seems to me a massive EMP involves more than radio waves. Like can an electro magnetic charge of massive proportions really be cancelled by a counter field in a small static bag? Residual heat from that much energy wouldn't melt the plastic bag?

A two way radio at close range has a much more "robust" signal than a cell phone. No, it's not foolproof by any means, just a better indicator than a cell phone, which is what you were asking for.

 

[Evolon73]

A two way radio at close range has a much more "robust" signal than a cell phone. No, it's not foolproof by any means, just a better indicator than a cell phone, which is what you were asking for.

true true and thank you for the suggestion. I apologize for appearing to glance over your suggestion. It is an excellent idea. I do tend to get ahead of myself. Thank you!

 

[Clyde]

Interesting video.
Thanks for posting it.