One Second After by William R. Forstchen is probably one of the scariest books I’ve ever read. Not because it has zombies, aliens, or other monsters. But because it’s so terrifyingly realistic in its description of the apocalypse. And, if you make it to the afterword written by USAF (ret.) General Eugene Habiger, you’ll find out that the science part of the incident that kicks off the chain of events in the story is almost entirely true.
Not to say this book doesn’t have any flaws. It does. Some characters have “convenient” skills. A bit too “in your face” patriotism with one too many reminders that “this is America.”
But those are minor distractions and they don’t take away from a truly engrossing story. 4.5 STARS