Darkness Grows

A continuation of book 1 ([b:Darkness Begins 34802812 Darkness Begins (After the EMP, #1) Harley Tate https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1491352823l/34802812.SY75.jpg 56014666]) in Tate's After the EMP series with many of the same characters. Civilization continues to break down. Tracy, Madison, Walter, and their friends continue their struggle to survive. It won't be easy. Though a bit preachy at times (as stories like this tend to be) this story is fast-paced and kept me engaged. I would have made some different decisions, but whatever – the story isn't about me.One of the characters comments at one point that a total loss of the technology supporting civilization (power, transportation, communications) would result in a 90% die-off in North America. We can quibble about the numbers, but I reckon that is in the right ballpark and doubtless numbers would be similar or worse worldwide.A quick read. 3.5 stars rounded up.