Review: Plagued World (EMP Aftermath #8) by Grace Hamilton ~ The Avid Reader

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Review: Plagued World (EMP Aftermath #8) by Grace Hamilton

Plagued World

EMP Aftermath #8

by Grace Hamilton

Published: April 15, 2026

Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic

Blurb:

Society collapsed. But the true nightmare is only beginning…

Bear and Laurel are still reeling from the attack on their small community. Their clinic has been reduced to ashes, and what little remains of their medical supplies won’t last long. They need time to recover—but fate has other plans.

A brutal illness rages through the battered community, and there’s nothing Laurel can do to stop it. One by one, Thunder Bay’s residents are falling sick. Now, Trent is infected—and getting worse. With only natural remedies at their disposal, time is running out. They have to stop the spread before it’s too late.

Meanwhile, Gideon and Sharon travel with Kate, desperate to leave old enemies behind. But long, dangerous miles still separate them from the relative safety of Thunder Bay. And to make matters worse, someone is following them…

With two frightened children depending on them for protection, they’d rather avoid a fight. But every time they slip away, their pursuers close in again. It’s not bandits. It’s not hostile locals. They’re being hunted.

And soon, there’ll be nowhere left to run…

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My Review:

An illness is spreading rapidly in Thunder Bay, and Laurel finds herself powerless to combat it without any medication. She is doing everything within her power to assist everyone while ensuring the safety of Mae and her unborn child, but now Trent has also fallen ill.

At the same time, Gideon, Sharon, Lisa, and Kate are on the run, particularly Kate, who has stolen a truck loaded with medications. They are attempting to reach Thunder Bay, but their chances are dwindling after they shoot one of the men who was firing at them. Their situation has escalated from a desire for revenge to a thirst for blood, putting Gideon, Sharon, Lisa, and Kate in greater danger than ever before.

The more I read, the more I was drawn in, and I couldn't have stopped even if I had wanted to, which I certainly didn't, as everyone's circumstances grew more intense with each page I turned.

I know I've mentioned this before, but I can't emphasize it enough: this is one of the best series I've ever encountered. The world-building improves with every book, and the suspense keeps me hanging on every word as I eagerly anticipate the fates of the characters. I wish I could turn the pages faster as I race toward the conclusion, not that I want it to end—certainly not now, and not ever.

I wholeheartedly recommend that all fans of dystopian fiction pick up a copy of Plagued World today for another exhilarating installment in the EMP Aftermath series!