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Vendor: William R. Forstchen
One Second After
A post-apocalyptic thriller of the after effects in the United States after a terrifying terrorist attack using electromagnetic pulse weapons. New York Times best selling author William R. Forstchen now brings us a story which can be all too terrifyingly real...a story in which...- $18.99
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Storm
A thrilling, innovative novel about the interplay between nature and humankind by the author of Names on the Land. With Storm, first published in 1941, George R. Stewart invented a new genre of fiction: the eco-novel. California has been plunged into drought throughout the...- $17.95
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What Storm, What Thunder
At the end of a long, sweltering day, an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude shakes the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince. Award-winning author Myriam J. A. Chancy masterfully charts the inner lives of the characters affected by the disaster--Richard, an expat and wealthy water-bottling executive with...- $27.95
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Vendor: Xavier Navarro Aquino
Velorio
"This debut novel traces a group of survivors who fall under the spell of an authoritarian cult leader in the days following Hurricane Maria's destruction in Puerto Rico. It is deeply imagined and deeply felt - imagistic and strange and haunting - and simmering...- $26.99
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Vendor: Jessie Greengrass
The High House
Shortlisted for the 2021 Costa Novel Award In this powerful, highly anticipated novel from an award-winning author, four people attempt to make a home in the midst of environmental disaster. Perched on a sloping hill, set away from a small town by the sea,...- $27.00
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What Storm, What Thunder
At the end of a long, sweltering day, an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude shakes the capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince. Award-winning author Myriam J. A. Chancy masterfully charts the inner lives of the characters affected by the disaster--Richard, an expat and wealthy water-bottling executive with...- $17.95
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Vendor: Claire Holroyde
The Effort
For readers of Station Eleven and Good Morning, Midnight comes an electric, heart-pounding novel of love and sacrifice that follows people around the world as they unite to prevent a global catastrophe.When dark comet UD3 was spotted near Jupiter's orbit, its existence was largely...- $17.99
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Vendor: Carter Sickels
The Evening Hour
Most of the wealth in Dove Creek, West Virginia, is in the earth-in the coal seams that have provided generations with a way of life. Born and raised here, twenty-seven-year-old Cole Freeman has sidestepped work as a miner to become an aide in a...- $25.00
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Vendor: William R. Forstchen
The Final Day: A John Matherson Novel
A major release in the New York Times bestselling One Second After series, set in an alternate America rebuilding after an electromagnetic pulse, this is William R. Forstchen's The Final Day. It's been more than two years since an EMP attack wiped out all...- $19.99
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Vendor: Francesca Momplaisir
The Garden of Broken Things
A novel about one family wading through the aftermath of the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, from the acclaimed author who has been compared to Toni Morrison "at the height of her power" (Harper's Bazaar)--a haunting and astonishing story of restoration and disaster,...- $28.00
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Vendor: Sandrine Collette
The Forests
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARDWinner of the 2020 Grand Prix RTL-Lire, a powerful novel about a man's desperate quest to bring new life to a desolate world.Nobody wanted Corentin. Not his father, who flees as soon he can, nor the women in...- $18.00
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Vendor: The New York Times
The Decameron Project: 29 New Stories from the Pandemic
A stunning collection of short stories originally commissioned by The New York Times Magazine as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, from twenty-nine authors including Margaret Atwood, Tommy Orange, Edwidge Danticat, this year's National Book Award winner Charles Yu, and more. When reality is...- $25.00
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Vendor: Sara Foster
The Hush
Everything can change in a heartbeat ...The pulse-pounding new thriller from the bestselling author of You Don't Know MeLainey's friend Ellis is missing. And she's not the only one.In the six months since the first case of a terrifying new epidemic--when a healthy baby...- $26.99
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Vendor: William R. Forstchen
One Second After
A post-apocalyptic thriller of the after effects in the United States after a terrifying terrorist attack using electromagnetic pulse weapons. New York Times best selling author William R. Forstchen now brings us a story which can be all too terrifyingly real...a story in which...- $32.99
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Vendor: Debbie Johnson
The Moment I Met You
Author: Debbie JohnsonISBN-10: 0063003694ISBN-13: 9780063003699Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/08/2022Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.30w x 1.10dReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 01/31/2022- $16.99
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Vendor: Lydia Millet
A Children's Bible
Pulitzer Prize finalist Lydia Millet's sublime new novel--her first since the National Book Award long-listed Sweet Lamb of Heaven--follows a group of twelve eerily mature children on a forced vacation with their families at a sprawling lakeside mansion.Contemptuous of their parents, who pass their...- $25.95
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Vendor: Lawrence Wright
The End of October
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower--a riveting thriller and "all-too-convincing chronicle of science, espionage, action and speculation" (The Wall Street Journal). At an internment camp in Indonesia, forty-seven people are pronounced dead with acute hemorrhagic fever....- $17.00
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Vendor: V駻onique Tadjo
In the Company of Men
WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE Harper's Bazaar Best Book of the Year Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Ms. Magazine Best Feminist Book of the Year Words Without Borders: Best Translated Book of the Year Drawing on real accounts of...- $14.99
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Vendor: Jennifer Haupt
Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of Covid-19
Could there be a timelier gift to quarantined readers...? I doubt it.--The Washington PostA heartening gathering of writers joining forces for community support.--Kirkus Reviews Connects writers, readers, and booksellers in a wonderfully imaginative way. It's a really good book for a really good cause--Bestselling...- $16.99
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Vendor: Carl Trepagnier
Rise Up A Novel About The 1947 Texas City Explosion
On April 16, 1947, a devastating series of explosions at the docks in Texas City, Texas, killed 576 people, injured more than 3,000, and almost destroyed the soul of an entire town.RISE UP, A novel about this well-known 1947 Texas City explosion, epitomizes the...- $18.00
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Vendor: Bridget Foley
Just Get Home: An Intense Thriller Perfect for Book Clubs
"Breathtaking... so much more than a thriller." --Josh Malerman, bestselling author of Bird Box and Malorie"Hits the thriller trifecta: a natural disaster, danger around every corner, and compelling well-drawn characters." --Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author A one-more-page, up-all-night story about two strangers...- $16.99
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Vendor: Saleema Nawaz
Songs for the End of the World
An enthralling, hopeful novel about the power of human connection in a time of crisis, as the bonds of love, family, and duty are tested. NATIONAL BESTSELLER. How quickly he'd forgotten a fundamental truth: the closer you got to the heart of a calamity,...- $15.95
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Vendor: Tabitha Forney
Paper Airplanes
When Erin loses her husband on September 11, she thinks her life is lost, too. She surrenders to fate by diving into a self-destructive cocktail of grief, guilt, and substance abuse. But when the road to destiny presents a twist, she realizes she has...- $16.95
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Vendor: Kinley Bryan
Sisters of the Sweetwater Fury
In 1913, a powerful and dangerous storm descends on the Great Lakes - and three sisters find their lives transformed amid the chaos in this "superb, character-driven adventure" (Publishers Weekly). Great Lakes galley cook Sunny Colvin has her hands full feeding a freighter crew...- $15.99
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Vendor: Paul Griner
The Book of Otto and Liam
Liam is the boy, lying in the hospital, in grave condition, a bullet lodged in his head. Otto is his father, a commercial artist whose marriage has collapsed in the wake of the disaster. Paul Griner's brave novel taps directly into the vein of...- $16.95
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Vendor: Lisa Hatfield
To Starve an Ember: a novel about wildfires and family disasters and how to protect yourself from both, in more ways than one
He thinks wildfires are his greatest enemy, but he doesn't see the historic hurt smoldering inside himself.Fires have shaped Prentice's life: a childhood tragedy, several devastating wildfires close to home, and structure blazes he's battled with the fire department. His goal is to minimize...- $13.99
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Vendor: Jessie Greengrass
The High House
In this powerful, highly anticipated novel from an award-winning author, four people attempt to make a home in the midst of environmental disaster.Perched on a sloping hill, set away from a small town by the sea, the High House has a tide pool and...- $29.99
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Vendor: Ginny Rorby
Like Dust, I Rise
"Like Dust, I Rise is an uplifting tale that artfully pulls you into the slipstream of a scrappy girl who defies the ravages of the Dustbowl and The Great Depression to achieve her goal of becoming a pilot." -Bruce Lewis, author of Bloody PawsInspired...- $19.95
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Vendor: Richard Farrell
The Falling Woman
"This is the kind of novel I like best . . . Great writing, great plotting, and a thoughtful plumbing of what makes us human." --B. A. Shapiro, bestselling author of The Art Forger and The Collector's Apprentice First, it's just a barely believable...- $16.95
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Vendor: James Lawrence Powell
The 2084 Report: A Novel of the Great Warming
For fans of The Drowned World and World War Z, this "sobering and scary (and fascinating) novel--a look at where we're going if we don't quickly get our act together" (Bill McKibben, New York Times bestselling author) regarding climate change--unveils our potential terrifying future....- $17.00
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Vendor: Dimple Patel Desai
The Lambda Factor
"When people are dying, it's easier sometimes. You can be all-powerful-even heroic. You don't have to think about how much courage it takes to dwell among the living, to fight for your own life. Lots of caregivers get addicted that way."When a category five...- $16.95
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Vendor: Andrés Neuman
Fracture
Critically acclaimed, prize-winning author Andr s Neuman's Fracture is an ambitious literary novel set against Japan's 2011 nuclear accident in a cross-cultural story about how every society remembers and forgets its catastrophes. Mr. Yoshie Watanabe, a former electronics company executive and a survivor of...- $20.00
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Vendor: Kate Southwood
Falling to Earth
A "poignant and] powerful" novel about a 1920s Midwestern community in the aftermath of a devastating tornado (The New Yorker). In March 1925, the worst tornado in the nation's history will descend without warning on the small town of Marah, Illinois. By nightfall, hundreds...- $16.00
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Vendor: Matt Bondurant
Oleander City: A Novel Based on a True Story
In the wake of the 1900 Galveston hurricane, three lives converge despite persecution from the Ku Klux Klan, a bare-knuckle boxing match gone wrong, and the recovery efforts of the American Red Cross.Based on a true storyThe hurricane of 1900, America's worst natural disaster,...- $27.99
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Vendor: Marissa Levien
The World Gives Way
A Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, Fantasy & Speculative Fiction Finalist In a near-future world on the brink of collapse, a young woman born into servitude must seize her own freedom in this glittering debut with a brilliant twist--perfect for fans of Station...- $17.99
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Utah! A Novel
Fleeing from ever present wildfires and the threat of the Yellowstone Supervolcano erupting, Lee, Becca, and their daughter Analise embark on a road-trip through the state of Utah to a wedding in Zion National Park. Set in the not-too-distant-future, Utah is a novel about...- $19.99
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Vendor: Claire Holroyde
The Effort
For readers of Station Eleven and Good Morning, Midnight comes an electric, heart-pounding novel of love and sacrifice that follows people around the world as they unite to prevent a global catastrophe.When dark comet UD3 was spotted near Jupiter's orbit, its existence was largely...- $28.00
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Vendor: Rebecca Hodge
Wildland
For fans of Jodi Picoult and Anita Shreve comes an exhilarating debut novel of one woman's courage in the face of catastrophe. She'll do anything to save them.But what will she do to save herself? When Kat Jamison retreats to the Blue Ridge Mountains,...- $16.99
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Vendor: Sara Foster
The Hush
Everything can change in a heartbeat ...The pulse-pounding new thriller from the bestselling author of You Don't Know MeLainey's friend Ellis is missing. And she's not the only one.In the six months since the first case of a terrifying new epidemic--when a healthy baby...- $36.99
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Vendor: Frank Lentricchia
Manhattan Meltdown: A Novella Volume 40
Two men, no longer young, and friends from childhood, fly to NYC--each with a secret purpose unknown to the other. They arrive just as COVID-19 explodes across the city's 5 boroughs. One of the men (white) has come to Manhattan to confront a theater...- $17.95
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Vendor: Neal Stephenson
Termination Shock
From Neal Stephenson -- who coined the term metaverse in his 1992 novel Snow Crash -- comes a sweeping, prescient new thriller that transports readers to a near-future world in which the greenhouse effect has inexorably resulted in a whirling-dervish troposphere of superstorms, rising...- $67.99
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Boccaccio in the Berkshires
Inspired by The Decameron and its dark and satirical novellas, Boccaccio in the Berkshires chronicles the foibles of seven women and three men, all in their twenties, who meet in an online chat room for asymptomatic pandemic survivors. They have all endured the deaths...- $25.00
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The Summer After June
Ashley Warlick's critically acclaimed second novel, THE SUMMER AFTER JUNE, weaves a spellbinding tale of family and flight over the course of one feverish southern summer. Lindy Jain, a young, pragmatic, willful woman, is about to be married when her beloved sister June is...- $18.00
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The Last Man In Cleveland
Simon Lazarus was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where he paved roads and worked on construction with his friend, Bill Pulski. Bill Pulski's wife was headed to the Olympics. This would prove to be very unfortunate. Officer Olan Oliveria was focused on providing...- $19.99
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Vendor: Keith Buckley
Watch
When John Harvey's watch stops working on the morning of February 3rd, 1987, he has an epiphany. It occurs to him that every personal trauma he is trying to forget has had one thing in common: they all occurred at some point on the...- $17.95
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Save the Village
Life hasn't turned out quite the way Becca Cammeyer of Greenwich Village--once voted most likely to land on Broadway or in jail for a good cause--had planned. Her only child has moved to another continent, she's still living in a fifth-floor walkup with her...- $17.95
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A River Called Time
A monumental speculative fiction story of love, loyalty, politics, and conscience, set in parallel Londons.* Short-listed for the Arthur C. Clarke Award"Newland...imagines a world where colonialism never happened at all...It's speculative fiction that genuinely made me speculate."--Wired"A dystopian multiverse imagined at thrilling scale...Extraordinary...The excitement...- $28.95
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In the Shadows of Gods
America is rotting. Its institutions are crumbling. Citizens are conditioned to rely on a corrupt oligarchy for their every need, and the systems are designed to fail. When the power goes out in a college town in southern Indiana, Keith Rawlings soon realizes it's...- $28.99
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MacArthur Park
After Hurricane Sandy, Nick Fowler, a writer, stranded alone in a Manhattan apartment without power, begins to contemplate disaster. Months later, at an artist residency in upstate New York, Nick finds his subject in disaster itself and the communities shaped by it, where crisis...- $16.95
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So Much for That
Shep Knacker has long saved for "the Afterlife," an idyllic retreat in the Third World where his nest egg can last forever. Exasperated that his wife, Glynis, has concocted endless excuses why it's never the right time to go, Shep finally announces he's leaving...- $14.99
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Disaster Fiction Books
"Disaster Fiction Books" is a captivating collection of literature that focuses on stories revolving around various disastrous events and their consequences. From natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis, to man-made catastrophes such as epidemics, technological meltdowns, and apocalyptic scenarios, this collection presents a diverse range of gripping narratives that explore the human experience in the face of adversity. The collection showcases a wide array of disaster fiction genres, including post-apocalyptic tales, dystopian narratives, survival stories, and speculative fiction. Readers can expect thrilling plots, intense suspense, and thought-provoking themes that delve into the resilience of humanity and the fragility of our world.
Fiction Disaster books offer an immersive reading experience, transporting readers into worlds where the unimaginable becomes a reality. Through vivid descriptions, vivid characters, and intricate world-building, the authors skillfully recreate the chaos, fear, and desperation that accompany catastrophic events. While disaster may be the central theme, these books often explore deeper issues, such as the consequences of human actions, the value of compassion and cooperation, the dangers of overreliance on technology, and the pursuit of hope and redemption in the face of despair. They provide a platform for readers to reflect on our own society, the choices we make, and the potential consequences we face as a species.
Readers of all ages and interests can find something to enjoy in this collection. Whether you are a fan of the post-apocalyptic genre, a lover of dystopian fiction, or simply looking for an exhilarating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat, "Disaster Fiction Books" guarantees an unparalleled reading experience. So, if you are ready to immerse yourself in worlds teetering on the edge of collapse, to witness the strength and resilience of humanity in the face of catastrophe, and to examine the potential consequences of our actions, then dive into the captivating collection of "Disaster Fiction Books" and let your imagination run wild.
Popular Disaster Fiction Books
Disaster fiction books have long been a popular genre among readers. Filled with thrilling and often heart-pounding narratives, these books transport us to a world where catastrophic events unfold, testing the resilience of humanity. Among the collection of disaster fiction books, there are several standout titles that have earned widespread acclaim and captured the imaginations of readers across the globe. These books not only provide gripping stories, but they also explore the depths of human emotions and our capacity to overcome adversity.
One popular book in this genre is "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. This post-apocalyptic novel follows a father and son as they navigate the desolate landscape of a devastated world. McCarthy's haunting prose vividly depicts the struggles and dangers faced by the protagonists, highlighting their unwavering determination to survive in a world stripped of hope.
Another notable title in the disaster fiction genre is "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel. Set in a future ravaged by a global pandemic, the story weaves together the lives of various characters, before and after the catastrophic event. Mandel explores the enduring power of art, culture, and human connection in the face of unimaginable challenges, portraying both the resilience and fragility of humanity.
These are just a few examples of the popular books found in the disaster fiction genre. They capture the essence of what makes this genre so gripping and captivating, ultimately taking readers on a thrilling journey through the darkest corners of our imagination. Whether it's a post-apocalyptic scenario, a global pandemic, or a natural disaster, these books remind us of our own resilience and the strength of the human spirit in the face of catastrophe.
The 'Disaster Fiction Books' collection captures the attention of readers who are drawn to thrilling stories set in apocalyptic worlds, where calamity strikes and mankind faces the test of its greatest fears. From epic natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis to man-made catastrophes such as nuclear war and technological meltdowns, these books offer a captivating exploration of humanity's fight for survival. With a diverse range of authors and sub-genres, the White Rain Book House's 'Disaster Fiction Books' collection provides an unparalleled selection to suit every reader's tastes. From bestselling authors to emerging voices, the collection features gripping narratives that explore the darkest corners of the human experience.