Peggy, Diane--Heart of Danger isn't an apocalypse book. And the trilogy skirts and averts the apocalypse. But still-- it's interesting to reflect upon. Our lives are made so wonderfully safe and comfortable. It hurts to think of reverting back to a more primitive time.
JL bourne's series is really good. it starts off in an unassuming way--the diary of a military man on leave. Cannot wait for book three! I think many of us love these stories because they are the most dramatic setting possible. Anybody reading the Joe Ledger novels by Jonathan Maberry? Brilliantly written. Thanks for the suggestion of Phoenix Chronicle and Plague Town. Will order now on my kindle.
Interestingly enough, I live in a part of the world that has already survived an apocalypse--the fall of the Roman Empire. I live in what was known as Magna Grecia. Pythagorus taught 15 miles from where I live in a Greek temple that still stands. It was prosperous and cultivated and survived under the Pax Romana. And when Rome fell--1500 years of darkness. But they survived.
Hi all--There are various reasons most of us enjoy apocalyptic books as long as they are not incredibly depressing, as I hope mine isn't. But they certainly make us THINK. And speaking for myself I vividly ardently appreciate running water, heat in winter, AC in summer, dentists, mammograms, well stocked grocery stores... I loved The Stand too, though I haven't read it in years. At any rate, whoever wins Heart of Danger--it's the beginning of the story which is one long story arc three books long, but with three different couples. I do hope you enjoy it!
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