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Lightning Fall: A Novel of Disaster

by Bill Quick (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars (320)
"Bill Quick has authored a terrific thriller that is also an all too plausible warning. Highly recommended!"
- Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit.com

Three terrorist attacks are launched from freighters against the United States. Only one fully succeeds, but in the blink of an eye all of the country west of the Rocky Mountains is transformed into the technological equivalent of the 18th century - no electricity, no computers, no electronics of any kind, and none of the amenities of modern life that depend on them.

This is the story of ordinary and extraordinary people, high and low, who struggle to survive in a mortally wounded nation, as America's enemies within and without circle for the kill.

A Latino gang-banger becomes Mayor of a devastated Los Angeles; a gay survivalist fights for his life in San Francisco; an ordinary Indiana housewife and her three children struggle to keep their lives together in a crashing economy; a shrimp fisherman in Louisiana watches a mushroom cloud rise over New Orleans; the Admiral in charge of the military defense of the nation faces a storm of enemies from every corner of the compass; and the President of the United States and the Speaker of the House of Representatives battle for supremacy as the lives of sixty million Americans hang in the balance.

LIGHTNING FALL tells a riveting story of terror, tragedy, and triumph you will never forget.

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Bill Quick is a terrific writer.

-- "William Shatner"

Bill Quick has authored a terrific thriller that is also an all-too-plausible warning. Highly recommended!

-- "Glenn Reynolds, Instapundit.com"

About the Author

Bill Quick is a well-known science fiction author with dozens of published novels and short stories as well as nonfiction and screenwriting achievements to his credit. He is the longtime publisher of the blog Daily Pundit, where he named the Blogosphere on New Year's Day, 2002. He is also the publisher of the prepping site Emergency-Preps.com.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00J1BIHPO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Iceberg Productions
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 15, 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 673 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1631731693
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: #2,106,820 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars (320)

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    I'm the author of twenty-eight published books, including the seminal cyberpunk cult hit DREAMS OF FLESH AND SAND, (the first book of THE DREAM TRIO) the best-selling prehistoric thriller THE LAST MAMMOTH, (writing as Margaret Allan), dozens of shorter works of fiction, and several screenplays for film and television.

    I started out typing poetry at the age of thirteen on an Underwood portable that smelled of mothballs, machine oil, and rust. Currently, my writer's toolkit includes desktop, notebook, and pad computers equipped with voice recognition systems, and a smartphone so I can carry much of my brainpower with me.

    Lately, as print publishing continues its chaotic collapse into the digital age, I've slowed down a bit, though I do try write at least one book a year. In one of my early novels, I had a character ordering groceries online - long before the WWW existed. Today, I do that very thing myself.

    I write a well-known and respected libertarian-conservative blog called The Daily Pundit, where, on New Year's Day, 2002, I named the Blogosphere. I also maintain an emergency preparedness site called Survival-Preps.com.

    Currently I am at work on a massive story of an America in financial, social, and political collapse after a catastrophic terror attack on the states west of the Rockies. The first book, Lightning Fall: A Novel of Disaster, was in 2011. The second book, After the Fall: American Caesar is in progress. My latest book, There Will Be Time: Space Opera On a Grand Scale, was published in January 2022.

    You can always reach me at: iceberg@iw3p.com, or drop by my writing blog at www.wtquick.com. I try to keep my bibliography current at www.iw3p.com. Email me, or say hi at the blog. I always look forward to hearing from my readers!

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    WILLIAM T. “BILL” QUICK is a well-known science fiction author with dozens of published novels and short stories, as well as non-fiction and screenwriting achievements to his credit. He is the longtime publisher of the blog Daily Pundit, where he named the Blogosphere on New Year’s Day, 2002.

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4 out of 5 stars
320 global ratings

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Customers find this apocalyptic novel engaging with a realistic, scientifically accurate premise and fast-paced action. They appreciate the relatable characters and consider it a compelling thriller, with one review noting several interesting plot twists. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some praising it while others point out typos and grammatical errors. The political content draws mixed reactions - while some find it not pedantic or preachy, others feel there's too much political focus.
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71 customers mention content, 66 positive, 5 negative
Customers find the book interesting and enjoyable, with one mentioning it's a great beach read for summer.
...as far as I am aware (there were no glaring errors) and it was a good read. I am looking forward to the next installment.Read more
It was a great read but too much politics and not enough information about waht was happening in the rest of the world.. The plot was OK but the...Read more
Great book!Read more
This was an excellent read! I especially enjoyed Bill's take on the liberal politicians reaction to the crisis. Good job Bill!...Read more
59 customers mention story, 52 positive, 7 negative
Customers appreciate the story of the book, describing it as a realistic and plausible disaster narrative with an interesting premise.
...the end left me frustrated, but I consider that to be the mark of a good story that I want to see the culmination of; I'll certainly be eager to see...Read more
Great story, easy read. Made me think about if civilization did collapse for a period of time--what have I done to prepare....Read more
Good book. Well plotted. Really enjoyable. I suggest the Author use a story editor on the next one to help him out a bit.Read more
...But is it more than just a Jeremiad - is is also an interesting story. I am looking forward to the next book in the series.Read more
33 customers mention character development, 29 positive, 4 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them relatable and noting that the story is peopled with characters who matter.
First off, the premise is scary as hell. I liked the characters, liked the plot, like the realism. my only peeve - Quick recycles dialogue too often....Read more
...This novel has believable characters, both the "normal folks" as well as the thinly-disguised Bill and Hillary figures, and shows the...Read more
I really like this novel. Interesting characters, evil politicians (aren't they all!),...Read more
...Quick comes up with is more realistic than most, and the characters are interesting. I'm looking forward to more books in this series.Read more
22 customers mention pacing, 17 positive, 5 negative
Customers appreciate the book's pacing, describing it as fast-moving with superbly paced action that starts quickly.
...Lightning Fall is a fast paced, exciting thriller with unpredictable turns that kept me turning pages until late at night, and a solid story peopled...Read more
...The book was fast paced, plenty of action, and plenty of food for thought. Highly recommend.Read more
Fast paced story that really makes you think about how Delicate civil society is. I look forward to the next installment.Read more
I enjoyed this book. The pace was a little slow in the beginning, but as the story and characters developed, it seemed about right....Read more
22 customers mention realism, 22 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the book's scientific accuracy and high plausibility factor.
...A cast of diverse characters that are believable and could be met on the streets of America today. The plot has the makings of our worst nightmares....Read more
Realistic and well writtenRead more
...Just really brilliant, plausible, and horrifying. Pretty much furious that I will have to wait some indeterminate time to see the next installment....Read more
...What makes the story so depressing is that is is so plausible, so realistic. It all could happen so easily....Read more
19 customers mention plot, 16 positive, 3 negative
Customers enjoy the plot of the book, describing it as a compelling apocalyptic thriller with disturbing elements.
...Just really brilliant, plausible, and horrifying. Pretty much furious that I will have to wait some indeterminate time to see the next installment....Read more
...documented from a survivalist/prepper standpoint but also a complex intrigue and very credible regarding the politics in the background of a major...Read more
...Lightning Fall is a fast paced, exciting thriller with unpredictable turns that kept me turning pages until late at night, and a solid story peopled...Read more
Well framed and chilling look at a very real threat all-to ignored by the 'leaders' or our country....Read more
28 customers mention writing quality, 13 positive, 15 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written while others report numerous typos and grammar errors.
...However, there are a few typos and odd framing issues that leave it short of a fully polished book...Read more
Well written....Read more
Seriously needs a proofreader! Besides the grammatical errors throughout the book (and there are a bunch) the premise of the story is intriguing,...Read more
Reasonably well written. Not pedantic nor preachy. Character development weak yet I am still looking forward to the next in the series.Read more
15 customers mention political focus, 7 positive, 8 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the political content of the book, with some finding it too political, while one customer appreciates how it combines political and geopolitical intrigue.
It was a great read but too much politics and not enough information about waht was happening in the rest of the world.. The plot was OK but the...Read more
...An electromagnetic pulse attack is the setting for a political drama as well lots of action. Could have used some zombies, though.Read more
interesting but politically naiveRead more
Reasonably well written. Not pedantic nor preachy. Character development weak yet I am still looking forward to the next in the series.Read more
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