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One Second After is a 2009 post-apocalyptic novel by William R. Forstchen. It follows John Matherson and the community of Black Mountain, North Carolina, after an electromagnetic pulse disables much of the United States' electrical and electronic infrastructure. The story concentrates on shortages, public health, security, and local governance, making it particularly relevant to readers interested in disaster preparedness and community survival fiction.
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What happens in One Second After?
William R. Forstchen's 2009 novel follows John Matherson after an electromagnetic pulse disables much of the United States' electrical and electronic infrastructure. The story focuses on survival, leadership, and the collapse of normal life in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Where is One Second After set?
The novel is set mainly in and around Black Mountain, North Carolina. John Matherson and the local community must respond to the loss of modern systems after the EMP event.
What causes the crisis in One Second After?
An electromagnetic pulse, or EMP, disrupts electrical and electronic infrastructure across much of the United States. The plot then examines the practical consequences for transport, communications, food, medicine, and public order.
Who wrote One Second After?
One Second After was written by William R. Forstchen and published in 2009. It is the first novel in the One Second After series, followed by One Year After and The Final Day.
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