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Not the case here - this is a story in the same overall scenario, but with different characters. IIRC, at least some of them appear in or are referred to in Patriots though.Originally Posted by Wulf202
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Smitty thanks the single word books. shatter, patriots etc brought up many many listings in Jeffco system
The Jakarta Pandemic by Steven Konkoly
This one has me thinking more than One Second After and The Road
"In the late fall of 2013, a lethal pandemic virus emerges from the Islamic Republic of Indonesia and rages unchecked across every continent. When the Jakarta Flu threatens his picture perfect Maine neighborhood, Alex Fletcher, Iraq War veteran, is ready to do whatever it takes to keep his family safe. As a seasoned sales representative for Biosphere Pharmaceuticals, makers of a leading flu virus treatment, Alex understands what a deadly pandemic means for all of them. He particularly knows that strict isolation is the only guaranteed way to protect his family from the new disease.
With his family and home prepared for an extended period of seclusion, Alex has few real concerns about the growing pandemic. But as the deadliest pandemic in human history ravages northern New England, and starts to unravel the fabric of their Maine neighborhood, he starts to realize that the flu itself is the least of his problems. A mounting scarcity of food and critical supplies turns most of the neighbors against him, and Alex is forced to confront their unexpected hostility before it goes too far. Just when he thinks it can’t get any worse, the very face of human evil arrives on Durham Rd. and threatens to destroy them all. Alex and his few remaining friends band together to protect the neighborhood from a threat far deadlier than the flu, as they edge closer to the inevitable confrontation that will test the limits of their humanity."
I can lend this as a Kindle title I think. PM me if interested...
Guides. In fact, if you could only choose up to 3 books (to not freak out your wife), which ones would you choose?
Last edited by Busta Prima; 09-25-2011 at 21:33.
So much knowledge can be had on the web, so if I had to narrow it to 3 reference type books...hmmm....
*Definitely a local lore book, plants and such.
The one I have is Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Rockies by Linda Kershaw. There very well could be better but... Good to now what to stay away from and what is safe to wipe your ass with. *Absolutely, a military survival guide. I don't know which branches is the most comprehensive, but i have the Army guide, it has a ton of good information.
James Wesley, Rawles' book How to Survive the End of the World as we Know It is a good read to get your wheels turning and start the process. Most of the information can be retained, not quite reference material. Maybe a good modern primitive medical book, we are a medical family so that is not a priority for us. The Foxfire books are a fun read but not so much guide. They are an old three book series (I think) that chronicle some old hillbilly ways, skinning squirrel, moon shining and such, great stuff. Not to many comprehensive books that cover everything, just have to pick your topics. I also like the old Nuclear War Survival Skills by Cresson h. Kearney
Oh and maybe a Bible
Take Luck
Last edited by Beprepared; 09-27-2011 at 06:26. Reason: grammar
I just bought this one. I like it so far. I like the pics inside (instead of just descriptions of the plants) and if it is food, medicine, or can be used for other uses. The cover of it is pretty durable
Another one I like that I just bought is
Handbook to Practical Disaster Preparedness for the Family 2nd Edition - Arthur T. Bradley, Ph.D. This one is good.
One of the books everyone should have is the Army Survival book. Buy the pocket version and keep it in your bag. You never know when you might need it but it is small enough to keep in your bag and will be there as a good reference just in case.
1. Army Survival Manual.
2. Fry the Brain by John West (more of a study really, but the info gained could come in handy in certain situations that could be called "SHTF"). I have a PDF copy of this one.
3. The Modern Hunter-Gatherer by Tony Nester.
You can read them here. Too bad you cannot download all at once. Keep looking and you can find all of them.
http://www.enlisted.info/
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