
EMP Aftermath
4 books
The EMP Aftermath series by John Winchester and Grace Hamilton has 3 books. Start with Broken World (2015), then read the rest in the order below.
EMP Aftermath reading order

Broken World
Grace Hamilton
When the power fails without warning, emergency-room professional Laurel must keep her patients—and her vulnerable mother—alive as civilization begins to unravel around them. Hundreds of miles away, Bear, a former soldier struggling with PTSD and the wreckage of his past, realizes that Laurel is in danger and sets out across a lawless, unforgiving landscape to reach her. As roads clog, resources vanish, and desperate survivors turn against one another, both must draw on courage, practical survival skills, and a bond neither has fully left behind. Blending fast-paced post-apocalyptic action with themes of duty, resilience, and redemption, this gripping survival thriller follows two people fighting to protect what—and whom—still matters.
The Journey Home
John Winchester
A poignant exploration of return, belonging, and the meaning of home, this moving narrative follows one person’s search for peace after life has carried them far from where they began. Along the way, personal memories, difficult choices, and unexpected connections illuminate the lasting power of family and forgiveness. With an intimate, reflective tone, the story invites readers to consider whether home is a place, a person, or something discovered within ourselves.
Desperate Measures
John Winchester
When circumstances push ordinary people beyond their limits, difficult choices can become the only choices left. This tense, character-driven story follows a desperate struggle in which loyalty, fear, and survival collide, forcing its central figures to confront the consequences of their actions. Exploring moral compromise, resilience, and the price of doing whatever it takes, the novel builds steadily toward a high-stakes confrontation. Its compelling pace and mounting tension make it an absorbing portrait of people tested at the edge of endurance.
Retribution
John Winchester
When the consequences of a buried injustice finally surface, one person is forced to confront the past and the powerful figures determined to keep it hidden. Driven by betrayal, moral conflict, and the pursuit of justice, this gripping thriller explores how far someone can go when revenge becomes indistinguishable from redemption. Tense and atmospheric, the story builds toward a high-stakes reckoning in which every choice carries a cost.