Lights Out

Author: David Crawfor
Paperback: 608 pages
Publisher: Halffast Publishing (December 10, 2010)

I really enjoyed this book it is a well written novel that grabbed me from the beginning and didn’t let go till the last page. In the survival genre of novels, I’ve come to expect a glut of survival information poorly integrated into a so-so story. This novel is different. It has an entertaining plot and characters with surprising depth. This book doesn’t vacillate between a story and a survival gear catalog as so many of the survival novels do. In most instances it seamlessly integrates the survival tips and tricks into the overall story. It also doesn’t trade entertainment for realism. The story is credible but you probably won’t be as fortunate as these characters if a scenario like this ever occurs. My anticipation level was high from beginning to end. Although I didn’t want to, I did have to put the book down on occasion because it is a long story, but I couldn’t wait to pick it up again. Don’t expect a survival guide. This might make it a disappointing read for some, but for the average person looking for a great ‘end of the world as we know it’ novel, you will not be disappointed. I look forward to the next installment by this author. If his follow on books are as good as his debut novel he should have a long and successful career as a novelist.

While some of the stuff is glossed over like the endless supply of propane or what they are doing for a sewer. It is a great read and worth your time