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It's 2026, and catastrophe has struck from an unexpected source. The Alpha Centauri supernova has risen like a second sun, rushing Earth toward its last summer. Floods, fires, starvation, and disease paralyze the planet. In a blue aurora flash of gamma rays, all microchips worldwide are destroyed, leaving an already devastated Earth without communications, transportation, weaponry, or medicine.
The disaster sets three groups of survivors on separate quests. A militant cult seizes the opportunity to free their leader, known as the Eye of God, from the long-term coma to which a court sentenced her. Three cancer patients also search for a man in judicial sleep: the brilliant scientist—and monstrous criminal—who alone can continue the experimental treatment that keeps them alive. From a far greater distance come the survivors of the first manned Mars expedition, struggling homeward to a world that has changed far beyond their darkest fears. And standing at the crossroads is one man, US President Saul Steinmetz, who faces a crucial decision that will affect the fate of his own people—and the world.
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"Wow. This is the 2nd book that I've read, w/the 1st one being Snapped. She continued the story exactly where she left off on the first book and I really appreciated that. If I hadn't read the 1st soon afterward, it would have helped to jog my memory. I loved that. The story flowed very well and had me totally captivated. I finished this book in 2 days and that's saying something since they were workdays."
— Connie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Sheffield clothes the most advanced speculations of modern science in alluring forms of beauty and danger.”
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“Charles Sheffield has taken a classic hard–SF concept, applied it to the real world, and created a gripping story of survival.”
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“Charles Sheffield is one of the very best hard science fiction writers in the world.”
— Kim Stanley Robinson, award-winning author of the Mars Trilogy -
“Sheffield…has taken an often-used scenario and given it enough of a twist to keep the pages turning.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“A fascinating and complex tale of human determination and survival…Sheffield provides a variety of unique voices that add a distinctive perspective to his story. Most libraries should add this well-written SF thriller to their collections.”
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“Hard-science SF meets the disaster novel, and since the matchmaker is the accomplished Sheffield, the science is not hard going, and the novel is anything but disastrous…The characterization and writing are superior.”
— Booklist -
“Professionally handled and ingeniously extrapolated and with engrossing plot elements, this entry is complete in itself but clearly anticipates sequels.”
— Kirkus Reviews
Aftermath Listener Reviews
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" Aftermath: A Snapped Novel by Tracy Brown is an interesting study of a number of women and the emotions they feel as they deal with the situations life has thrown at them (and situations they have created based upon choices they've made). I did not read Snapped, the first book in the series, and it was tough to keep track of the various characters because the viewpoint moves back and forth quickly. If you've read Snapped, then you probably won't struggle at the beginning as I did. Once you become acquainted with the characters -- Misa, Camille, Frankie, Latoya, Dominique & Octavia -- you can laugh and cry with them, and appreciate the bonds that tie them together. "
— Cheryl, 2/1/2014 -
" I felt what the characters went through in this book. THe book was a little slower than what I'm used to - especially the trial portion but overall I connected with the characters and it was a good book. "
— Sharell, 1/30/2014 -
" Welp, she got me again. I read this whole book in ONE sitting. I was not disappointed in the followup. "
— Damika, 1/15/2014 -
" This was better than the first but could have been better....... "
— Angelia, 1/14/2014 -
" I recieved this book through the Early Reviewers program on Librarything. As the descrption of the book was intriguing, I was excited when I received this book in the mail. Aftermath is different than most books that I typically chose to read. I read more of the Christian fiction and Chick-lit genre, so suffice it to say I found the language to be a bit saltier than I'm used to. Aftermath deals with many in your face subjects, i.e. infidelity, murder, abortion, organized crime, and child sexual abuse. All of these subjects are certainly ones out of my comfort zone, so it was hard at times to not want to skip these parts of the book. But doing so, would water down the context of the story and the impact of the overall plot would be lost. There are a lot of characters involved in the telling of this story and at times I did get confused on who belonged to who. I feel that Tracy Brown, the author of Aftermath, is very compelling in the fine details of the subjects at hand. She kept my interest in the main topic, the murder, and I was eagerly awaiting the point where I could find out the verdict of the trial. The situations presented in Aftermath are ones that I have never been subjected to in my own life and it has opened my eyes to the grief and sadness that people in the world have to deal with. "
— Amy, 1/13/2014 -
" Great book but I want to read more about The characters say what's going with them say a year later after this ordeal. Tracy write a sequel please! "
— Victoria, 1/13/2014 -
" this book was too good. It had me crying, laughing & talking to myself. Amazing Book very well written. "
— Lashonta, 12/27/2013 -
" A SURE PAGE TURNER! COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN UNTIL I WAS FINISHED! "
— Tessia, 12/27/2013 -
" WOW!!! A MUST READ!!! "
— Shalice, 12/10/2013 -
" The first book, I feel, was better. However, this had a lot of drama in it as well. A little disppointed at how it ended, but I think it leaves it open for a third! "
— Colleen, 11/26/2013 -
" I truly enjoyed this book. First time reader of author Tracy Brown and I can say that I'll be an avid reader if her material. "
— Sabrina, 11/16/2013 -
" I loved everything about this book. Tracy Brown knows how to keep her readers wanting more. I really hope that she continues with the 'Snapped' series. I feel like there is more to be told with the characters. Can't wait for the 'White Lines' sequel! "
— CocoChanel, 10/6/2013 -
" This sequel picks right up where "Snapped" left off. It was really a great read from start to finish. "
— Chiquito, 9/18/2013 -
" Really good read (listen) hoping it's a part 3 or a spin off . I felt like something is still going to hop off.. lol "
— Marci, 7/28/2013 -
" This book was ok. I didn't like the ending. I hope there is a 3rd book to this story. "
— Alicia, 7/20/2013 -
" this book was very good....it was very interesting "
— Sheila, 4/2/2013 -
" Tracy Brown has written another amzing story that keeps you on the edge of your seat,this was emotional read the issues that surround these families are very real, even thou i would like for the story to have a part 3 because of the ending 2 books are enough. "
— Dm, 3/25/2013 -
" part 2 was just as good as part 1. tracy brown did her thang..... "
— Unique811, 3/10/2013 -
" OMG G R E A T!!!I love this book!!! "
— Becky, 2/14/2013
About Charles Sheffield
Charles Sheffield (1935–2002) was a mathematician, physicist, and author of both nonfiction and science fiction. For his novel Brother to Dragons, he won the 1992 John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. He won the Nebula Award in 1993 and the Hugo Award in 1994 for his novelette Georgia on My Mind. He was a president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America and of the American Astronautical Society. He served as chief scientist of Earth Satellite Corporation, a company that processed remote sensing satellite data. He was a distinguished lecturer of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a board member of the National Space Society. Born and educated in England, he held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics and a doctorate in theoretical physics.
About Gary Dikeos
Gary Dikeos is a voice actor and audiobook narrator living in Los Angeles. In addition to narrating audiobooks, he voices television commercials, documentaries, and animation projects.