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After The Event: Book 1 of the After The Event Series Kindle Edition

by T.A Williams (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 816 ratings
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In a single moment
hundreds of thousands of people died instantly,
every plane fell from the sky
and the world was plunged into darkness.
This became known as The Event.

The addiction had always controlled Grant’s life. It caused him to abandon everything, his home, his wife, and his children. Yet when his wife loses her battle with cancer he has to return to a family that barely knows him.
Then The Event Happens

As society crumbles all around him Grant must face the demons from his past in order to provide his family with a future.

The first step in one family’s epic journey to survive in a world, After The Event.
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    After The Event
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  5. Publication date
    June 26, 2014
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T.A. Williams is the author of the After The Event Series (After The Event, The Remnants). He lives in middle America, USA with his wife and son.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LBOW3CW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (June 26, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 26, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 617 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1482572958
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Hope
5.0 out of 5 stars After the Event Series by T. A. Williams
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016
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This review covers Books 1 - 7. I am led to write it because this series is excellent. The story is believable and the characters become more and more developed as each of them grows older and responds to the very difficult and dangerous world that America has become.

The plot revolves around two brothers and their little sister. The first book opens with the older brother being a teenager, the sister seven-years-old, and the other brother in the middle.

These children find themselves in a world that has collapsed on all levels--no government, food, shelter. T. A. forms these characters throughout the book by the choices they make where the old beliefs and morals no longer seem pertinent and are not pertinent to the rapists, robbers, murderers, and other opportunists who start seizing control of what is left of the U. S.

Both sides of moral dilemmas are constantly arising, giving all the players numerous changes to choose their next act from their inner core.

This can be read by teens and everyone older as well. I read each book without stopping as the siblings live against such a frightening backdrop, I was compelled to faithfully follow them through every circumstance.

Highly readable, nail-chewing scenarios, increasing investment in each character, intense subject matter, and the opportunity to examine my own character--all of these elements and more contribute to this being a series worth reading.

The two cons are the price is high for the short duration of each book and some of them aren't edited well. The pros are the books are engaging, the plot is plausible, the characters are engaging; and it all adds up to good entertainment. Definitely recommend.

Have a good day, everyone.

Hope
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Dan C. Boutwell
4.0 out of 5 stars Great potential and worth the read
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2014
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The author developed a credible story relative to an apocalyptic event which caused the collapse of society. I had a few problems with adapting an EMP to this story, since it appears to not have affected the electrical systems of todays computerized vehicles. I would think the family would have been on foot, unless they had an old jeep or something that was pre-tech. In addition, I wish the author would have been more descriptive of the weapons used by the survivors. The only mention of caliber was a .22 cal rifle. Sorry, although all guns can be dangerous, a .22 cal is a poor weapon for defense; and I would not want to depend on it for bringing game in. There is no stopping power with it and most larger game will run off, even with a fatal wound. I would have thought someone would have had a shotgun.

SPOILER: I think the characters were strong but were underdeveloped. The stranger, Trent, should have been developed in much more detail. I saw great potential in that character but was disappointed in how he was developed. In addition, Jack, the old man, could have had a little more development. I believe it was an excellent idea to insert the demon of alcoholism into the main character's development; but, again, that demon could have played a larger role and created more tension between the characters. I liked the story and the direction the author took it. I was disappointed the main characters were killed in this first book of the series, removing the possibility of developing them further in following books. I feel there could have easily been another 15K in volume added to the text, perhaps with more dialogue between the characters, and especially significantly more description of the actions scenes or even more action scenes.

Lastly, the author could have spent more time on editing the text (although as an author myself, I realize the hours that can be spent on editing and still miss those pesky typos and grammar flaws.) I found two or three instances where "then" was used when it should have been "than." There were instances where the "y" was left off of "they" leaving a perfectly good word "the" which was not detected by spell-check. I found one instance where the name of the character was incorrectly assigned to a different character--an easy mistake to make in 45K words. And more significantly, I found the mechanics of using "quotes" inconsistent. I was taught that a quotation always started a new paragraph, regardless of how short the sentence. I found many instances where quotations were lost within the text of narration and should have been a new paragraph. I have personally had reviewers in the past who have been brutal regarding these types of errors. Nevertheless, they did not prevent me from following the flow of the story; and I was able to read through them.

Although I feel there are many reviewers who would give this a much lower rating, possibly even a 1-star, I believe the author did a good job in developing the story. Presentation and mechanics could have been better, but all in all, it was a pleasant read. I will read the next book in the series.
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golden1968
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice intro book to the series
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2016
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Good writing with nice descriptions, character background and good story development. Wish there could have been more buildup when Grant and Alec went to rescue Ayla.
Definitely a good read to introduce the series.
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Aviar Savijon
5.0 out of 5 stars After the Event
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2015
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This is a great book, so much happens in this extremely adventurous story its hard to put into words. A family story dysfunctional as it gets but still a story of a wonderful family. This is the first book I. The series and I can hardly wait to get the next book in the series. You should read this book its emotional, its thrilling and a true adventure.
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J. A. Cipriano
4.0 out of 5 stars horrible place. It strikes me as extremely realistic at ...
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014
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After The Event is a book about what happens when society collapses. It’s never quite clear what the actual event is that causes the world to end, but it’s also largely irrelevant to the story as well. The book follows a family as they try to make it in the new, harsh world.

The author pulls no punches in this book. Once society collapses, the world is a dark, horrible place. It strikes me as extremely realistic at times and, at other times, a little ridiculous.

It is very clear that almost everyone, even those extremely prepared for disaster, are not long for this world once society collapses. I liked the way the author was able to switch perspectives for the characters throughout the book and, simultaneously, push the story forward.

That said the story could have been a bit longer and focused on some of the characters more. Everything feels very reactionary, and the story could have used some slowing down in places. I’d care a lot more when characters died if I knew more about them.

There are a few weird formatting issues and typos that broke me from the story, but I’d wager there are less than five in the whole book. I’ve found more in published books before, so this wasn’t a huge issue for me.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys survivalist/prepper fiction. You’re not going to learn any new tricks from this book, but it’s still interesting to see how the world develops. It will certainly make you take a hard look at what you might do in the case of a disaster.
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gail bonnor
2.0 out of 5 stars i tried
Reviewed in Australia on December 18, 2016
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I normally love this genre and have read alarge number of series on my kindle.But this first instalement very unsatisfactory.At only a couple of dollars a book my expectations arent to high -just give me some escapism .70% in to the book and all that has happened is the lights go out-where is the suspence?And where the female characters?-only one minor girl and she was a tomboy!!!!!Mybe things improved after 70% but I just couldnt finish.
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Dachsiemom
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on August 26, 2015
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This was an easy read...well written...just wish that we knew what the event was....sad that some main characters died...but the story continues
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gerry langan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2015
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Great story....well written and good characters.... Went straight to book 2 as had to see what happens.... Really recommend these books
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lost-girl
4.0 out of 5 stars compulsive reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2014
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After just finishing the first book, I will definitely be getting the second. Was free so thought I would try out this author, was not disappointed. Story flowed and the chapters titled by the characters names made it very easy to follow what was going on, and how they could be feeling. Story similar to TV series Revolution in that all the power has gone out, but in the now not set 15 years after the event happened. Would recommend to age group 15+ as some parts could be deemed unsuitable for younger readers. Only reason it was not given 5* is that it possibly could have been longer.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Nice version of the classic apocalypse story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2014
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Nice version of the classic apocalypse story. Good characters and story line. Will be reading the next and hoping it's as good.
Still waiting for an apocalypse take that doesn't have the psycho bad people as the threat to life. Maybe all authors can imagine is that people will behave badly, but often in real disasters people are at their best.
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