Review: Lawless World (EMP Aftermath #6) by Grace Hamilton ~ The Avid Reader

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Review: Lawless World (EMP Aftermath #6) by Grace Hamilton

Lawless World

EMP Aftermath #6

by Grace Hamilton

Published: July 12, 2023

Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic

Blurb:

The final battle for survival has begun…

Reunited with his wife and daughter, Bear knows his family will never be truly safe until the Militia has been eliminated. Determined to end the threat once and for all, they agree to help the Freemen with one final push against this dangerous enemy.

Meanwhile, Laurel struggles to combat a new sickness sweeping through the Freemen ranks before they lose anyone else. Seeking vital medical supplies, they travel to Laurel’s former sanctuary, South Minneha Hospital. But a lot has changed since they left to go find Mae. The hospital is in ruins and the remaining residents are struggling to survive in the wreckage.

The Militia have one final trick up their sleeves — weapons of war, that survived the EMP — and General James Bruce plans to rain fire upon his enemies. Bear, Laurel and the others have no choice. They must fight to survive.

But against such overwhelming firepower, is all hope lost?

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My Review:

Bear, Laurel, Mae, and Trent were heading to Bear's house in Thunder Bay, but Laurel wanted to stop by Minneha Hospital, where she had worked before the EMP, to check on her friends.

Gideon, Mae's friend, is with the militia when he overhears some of the men discussing an attack on the hospital where Bear, Laurel, and Mae are staying. Gideon leaves the militia to find Mae and inform her that they plan to attack and steal all their supplies. The militia no longer aims to help people; instead, they want to conquer the world and take full control.

The hospital is in chaos since Laurel was last there; the roof has collapsed due to frozen pipes that thawed and burst. It may no longer be safe for anyone to stay there. When the militia arrives, Laurel must try to convince her friends to leave and find a safer place.

Mae believes they should stay and fight the militia. She thinks they will keep chasing them unless they stop them now. Is it possible for Mae, Bear, Laurel, Art, and the other Freeman to stop the militia before it's too late?

From the very first page, Lawless World grabbed my attention and held it all the way through. It still sticks with me, and I believe it will for a long time. The world-building is incredible, as I’ve mentioned before. I can’t fully express how amazing it is.

I have truly loved reading the EMP Aftermath series and hate to see it end. I will miss this world and all its characters. I’ve spent so much time with these characters that they feel like friends.

I highly recommend Lawless World to fans of post-apocalyptic stories! Get your copy of Lawless World today!