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Vendor: Pedro Hoffmeister
American Afterlife
The earthquake was just the beginning. Now, the true horror arrives in this unflinching, near-future thriller about family and survival, for fans of Chuck Wendig. The Pacific Northwest lies in ruins in the aftermath of the 9.2 Cascadia earthquake. There is a tsunami at...- $29.99
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Soldiers, Hunters, Not Cowboys
CBC BOOKS WORKS OF CANADIAN FICTION TO READ IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2023THE TORONTO STAR 'MUST READ, HANDS DOWN BEST BOOKS OF 2023 SO FAR''Cat Person' meets Station Eleven in this apocalyptic depiction of toxic masculinity.An unnamed man is spending the evening with...- $18.95
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Vendor: A. B. Bishop
Uprooted
It was a warm spring evening in the country home where Beth and Marie shared their lives with dogs, cats, cows, chickens, and many beautiful birds flittering in the trees. Beth sat under a huge oak tree and relaxed after chores were done, animals...- $14.95
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Vendor: D'Ettut
Infinity of Zeitgeist Doppelg舅gers
The 2 tomes, Infinity of Zeitgeist Doppelgangers and The Compleat OWL: The Forever Zeitgeist 1950-2050, have been created primarily for a reader-market who hasn't been born yet. Through the lens of satire they will read about the thoughts, beliefs and aspirations of those who...- $37.50
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Vendor: Richard Ford
Let Me Be Frank with You
Finalist for the Pulitzer PrizeA brilliant new work that returns Richard Ford to the hallowed territory that sealed his reputation as an American master: the world of Frank Bascombe, and the landscape of his celebrated novels The Sportswriter, the Pulitzer Prize and PEN/Faulkner winning...- $27.99
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Vendor: Clare Pollard
Delphi
A Guardian Best Book of 2022 * "Clever and surprising." --BuzzFeed * "Brilliantly funny." --San Francisco Chronicle * "Ingenious."--The Millions * "Powerful." --Harper's Bazaar A captivating debut novel about a classics professor immersed in research for a new book on a prophecy in the...- $17.00
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Vendor: Michael Titlestad
The Plague Years: Reflecting on Pandemics
The Plague Years collects scholarly and essayistic reflections on literary, visual, and sonic representations of the COVID-19 and other pandemics. These are placed alongside poetry and short fiction written in the first two years of quarantine or isolation. This range expresses the intellectual and...- $170.00
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Vendor: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Terrible Worlds: Revolutions
Three acclaimed novellas by the Arthur C. Clarke-award-winning "British master of science fiction" The Future Is Oppression. Scions, sonko, landlords: whatever you call them, they're the super rich, the princes of capitalism, living off the labour - and the deaths - of the swarming...- $16.99
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Vendor: Kelly Col
Life Interrupted
Kelly Col's debut novel, Life Interrupted, recounts the story of Abby & Claire, two women working for Marin Biotech; a life science company at the heart of the pandemic outbreak in Boston, Massachusetts.When the news of the outbreak hits their company and the realization...- $19.99
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Vendor: Paula Welch
Cloud Piercer
Flight AN224 crashes high up in the Tasman Valley in the Mount Cook National Park, in New Zealand. With many dead and injured, rescue operations are thwarted by bad weather, freezing temperatures and poor visibility. Seismic activity, earthquakes and avalanches continually threaten the passengers...- $17.95
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Vendor: Stephen Markley
The Deluge
A New York Times Notable Book "This book is, simply put, a modern classic. If you read it, you'll never forget it. Prophetic, terrifying, uplifting." --Stephen King From the bestselling author of Ohio, a masterful American epic charting a near future approaching collapse and...- $32.50
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Vendor: Doug Lawson
Bigfoots in Paradise
Beauty and terror collide in Doug Lawson's Bigfoots in Paradise, a wild new collection of stories set largely in and around Santa Cruz, California. Earthquakes rumble, meth labs explode, helicopters search overhead for drug farms while wildfires ravage the hillsides. Blimps crash, mushrooms dream,...- $15.95
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Vendor: Anna Moschovakis
Participation
When the weather revolts, certainties dissolve and binaries blur as members of two reading groups converge at the intersection of theory and practice to reshape their lives, relationships, and reality itself. In the latest novel from Anna Moschovakis, two reading groups, unofficially called Love...- $16.95
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Vendor: Yana Vagner
To the Lake
Ousted from Moscow by a deadly epidemic, Anya and her husband must flee society, menaced by harsh Russian winter and desperate people.When a virulent flu epidemic sweeps through Moscow, killing hundreds of thousands of inhabitants, Anya and her husband, Sergey, decide to flee to...- $17.95
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Vendor: H. G. Wells
The World Set Free
Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - THE history of mankind is the history of the attainment of external power. Man is the tool-using, fire-making animal....- $27.95
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Vendor: Jon Stuart Abramson
Overwhelmed: A Tale of Cascading Viral Outbreaks
Since the start of the 21st century, the world has been experiencing numerous infectious disease outbreaks, with little time to breath between events. This fictional novel takes place in various countries across the globe that are dealing with large infectious disease outbreaks due to...- $28.00
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Vendor: Hugh Howey
Across the Sand
"Hugh's imaginative worlds and tales within them never fail to entertain!"--Andy Weir, New York Times bestselling author of Project Hail MaryThe first original novel from author Hugh Howey in six years, Across the Sand takes us back to the world of Sand, to a...- $27.99
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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,...- $36.95
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Vendor: Richard Ford
Let Me Be Frank with You: A Frank Bascombe Book
A brilliant new work that returns Richard Ford to the hallowed territory that sealed his reputation as an American master: the world of Frank Bascombe, and the landscape of his celebrated novels The Sportswriter, the Pulitzer Prize and PEN/Faulkner winning Independence Day, and The...- $27.99
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Vendor: Barry Childs
Rubicon
RUBICON is the story foreshadowing the next September 11th attack; you want your government leaders to read before the next attack. RUBICON, a cybersecurity thriller, is an epic battle of good versus evil where Xander Ridge and Paul Ross are locked in a fight...- $12.18
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Vendor: Chris Winters
Endless
For countless centuries, Isaac Rojas had tried to live the quiet life, but he is forever being pulled to locations just before cataclysmic occurrences. Most recently, he was in New York on 9/11, then in Indonesia when the tsunami hit. Through these events, Isaac...- $16.99
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Vendor: William W. Johnstone
The Scorching
A nation in flames. Freedom under fire. A call to all heroes to stand up, fight back, or die. From the bestselling authors of Black Friday, Home Invasion, and Knockdown... AMERICA IS BURNING. It begins in the Pacific Northwest. A deadly wave of massive...- $8.99
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Vendor: Carol Edgarian
Vera
New York Times bestselling author Carol Edgarian delivers "an all-encompassing and enthralling" (Oprah Daily) novel featuring an unforgettable heroine coming of age in the aftermath of catastrophe, and her quest for love and reinvention.Meet Vera Johnson, fifteen-year-old illegitimate daughter of Rose, notorious proprietor of...- $17.99
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Vendor: John Elizabeth Stintzi
My Volcano
* Winner of the Sator New Works Award.* New York Public Library's "Best Books of 2022"* Kirkus Reviews' "Best Fiction Books of 2022"* 2022 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize, Longlist.* "A Most Anticipated Book" --Lambda Literary, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, Tor.com, The Chicago Review of...- $18.99
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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...- $11.99
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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. Since the detonation of nuclear weapons above the United States more than two...- $10.99
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Vendor: Clare Pollard
Delphi
For readers of Jenny Offill, Deborah Levy, and Olivia Laing, an exquisite debut novel about a classics academic researching prophecy in the ancient world, just as the pandemic descends and all visions of her own family's future begin to blur.Covid-19 has arrived in London,...- $29.99
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Vendor: Neal Stephenson
Termination Shock
New York Times BestsellerFrom 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 sea...- $35.00
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Vendor: Lydia Millet
A Children's Bible
A Children's Bible follows a group of twelve eerily mature children on a forced vacation with their families at a sprawling lakeside mansion. Contemptuous of their parents, the children decide to run away when a destructive storm descends on the summer estate, embarking on...- $15.95
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Vendor: William R. Forstchen
One Year After: A John Matherson Novel
One Year After is the New York Times bestselling follow-up to William R. Forstchen's smash hit One Second After, the novel cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read The story begins one year after One Second After ends,...- $10.99
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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...- $18.99
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Vendor: George R. Stewart
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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Vendor: Myriam Ja Chancy
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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Vendor: Myriam Ja Chancy
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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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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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.

