48 Hours: A Novel

William R. Forstchen

Jan 2019 · Sold by Forge Books

About this ebook

From the New York Times bestselling author of the smash hit One Second After series comes 48 Hours, a nail-biting and prescient thriller about a solar storm with the power to destroy the world's electrical infrastructure

In 48 hours, the Earth will be hit by a Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from the Sun, a "Carrington Event" that has the power to shut down and possibly destroy the world's electrical infrastructure. To try and prevent permanent damage, everything goes dark prior to the hit: global communications are shut down; hospital emergency generators are disconnected; the entire internet, media broadcasting, and cell phone systems are turned off.

Will the world's population successfully defend itself in the wake of the CME, or will mass panic lead to the breakdown of society as we know it?

William R. Forstchen is at his best in 48 Hours, a tale of the resilience of American citizens when faced with a crisis.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Ratings and reviews

I've read almost all of the books written by William Forstchen and have always looked forward to the next. So, I'm certainly hoping that there will be a follow up or sequel that will give a reason for the abrupt ending that will leave you wanting somewhat more in order to have a sense of closure.

I like the idea of this book but the story takes too long to develop, so it was too boring for me. The story ends with the CME hitting earth.... Why tell the struggle to survive? That's why I read these.

I agree with minnesota, I have read the emp books and enjoyed all, but im not paying that price. oh well..

About the author

WILLIAM R. FORSTCHEN is the New York Times bestselling author of One Second After, One Year After, and The Final Day. He holds a Ph.D. in history from Purdue University, with specializations in military history and the history of technology. Forstchen is currently a faculty fellow and professor of history at Montreat College, near Asheville, North Carolina.