EMP Series

Nuclear Winter, Book One of the EMP Series, TEOTWAWKI, "The end of the world as we know it" becomes real as the planet reels from an orbital EMP attack that leads to a global nuclear war. The ensuing nuclear winter blankets the planet, killing off 90 percent of humanity. Defense Intelligence Agency electronic whizz, US Army Col Thomas Bradley, takes command of a mixed assortment of survivors taking shelter in the uncompleted Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Repository in Nevada. They fight for their survival as an army of militant survivors takes siege in an attempt to destroy them for their sanctuary. Spanning two years, they learn how to survive living underground, not knowing what to expect when they can finally emerge. After two years underground, they find roving storms carrying radioactive fallout now besieging the planet devoid of the survivors' calendar seasons once knew. Worse yet, the survivors learn that they are still at war with the Islamic jihadists who started the war in the first place. The nuclear winter returns to force the survivors back into their underground refuge.

With the electricity out across the entire United States and few cars working, Wayne is stranded 1500 miles from home. He is determined to get back home to his wife and son. This is the story of his journey.

In "EMP - Nuclear Spring," the gripping second book of the EMP Series, the select group of survivors in Book One continues to grapple with the devastating aftermath of the EMP and nuclear attacks. With two years having elapsed since the cataclysmic events, the planet remains shrouded in a nuclear winter of unprecedented scale. The EMP assault has left the world's electrical power grids and electronics in ruins, plunging much of humanity into darkness and chaos. The death toll stands at a staggering 90 percent, resulting from the wars that followed the EMP attack and the prolonged impact of the nuclear winter. Amid this desolate landscape, Colonel Thomas Bradley and his tenacious group of survivors cautiously emerge from their underground sanctuary. However, their brief respite is short-lived, as they find themselves thrust into a new battle, this time against jihadists from Central and South America. These Islamic activists, seeking refuge from the nuclear winter, are determined to establish an Islamic caliphate in the region. For Samantha, one of the survivors, the stakes are deeply personal as she seeks vengeance for her mother's death at the hands of an Islamic jihadist. Leading her fellow survivors, Samantha valiantly fights to fend off the extremists and protect the mountain they call home. Their resilience is tested as they replenish essential supplies while facing relentless assaults and attacks. Though the jihadist war is momentarily halted, the survivors know that the struggle for survival is far from over. As the radiation outside subsides, they prepare to face a new wave of attacks, bracing themselves for the next chapter in their harrowing journey. "EMP - Nuclear Spring" is a heart-pounding continuation of the EMP Series, a tale of courage, sacrifice, and the unyielding determination of those who refuse to succumb to the darkness engulfing their world. As they navigate through treacherous terrain and face formidable adversaries, the survivors cling to hope and solidarity, knowing that their fight for survival is far from finished.

Stranded 1,500 miles from home by an EMP, Wayne forms a trading caravan to travel east from New Mexico to Indiana and try to get home to his family who he has had no word from since the EMP. To survive he must fight off the mysterious Stinks and discover who, or what, is behind them. If he fails, the entire caravan, and his family, will die. Complicating matters, Wayne must also choose between love and duty. Wayne’s major ally is Yeti, a fifteen-year-old giant of a boy he adopted right after the EMP. Yeti, an orphan, wants to keep the family he has found alive and win the heart of a special girl. Yeti, like Wayne, is willing to give his life to protect the caravan and those he loves. This is the second book in the EMP series and is a full-length novel of 94,000 words. The first book in the series is EMP: 1,500 miles from home.

In "EMP - Nuclear Summer,” the pulse-pounding third installment of the EMP Series, the survivors face a new phase of their struggle for survival. After spending two years meticulously preparing to defend against the Islamic jihadists from Central America, who are determined to seize control of the Hoover Dam and the Colorado River to establish an Islamic caliphate in Arizona, the survivors must confront a changing world. The once-encompassing nuclear winter has given way to a different peril—the influence of storms driven by the roving jet stream. In a bold move, the survivors make a difficult decision to split into two groups. While most seek refuge in the Veteran’s Hospital in North Las Vegas, clinging to the hope of restoring a semblance of society, a brave few remain steadfast at the mountain, determined to defend it against any threats. A resolute leader among the survivors, Samantha finds herself at the forefront of a fierce battle unfolding at the Hoover Dam. The clash coincides with global weather changes, unleashing radioactive dust brought forth by an El Nino storm. Forced once again to seek cover, the survivors face a relentless fight against human adversaries and nature's unforgiving forces. As the tension escalates, tragedy strikes, leaving the survivors reeling from the unimaginable consequences. Their trials test their resilience, unity, and determination to persevere against all odds. "EMP - Nuclear Summer" takes readers on an electrifying journey through a world forever altered by catastrophe. The survivors ' unwavering spirit is tested with danger lurking at every turn and the line between friend and foe blurred. As they grapple with loss, uncertainty, and the ever-present threat of annihilation, they must find strength within themselves and each other to navigate the treacherous path that lies ahead.

Trevor is 12-years-old and on his own after an EMP wipes out the power grid across the United States.

A teenager must escape captivity and, using his wits, destroy the most powerful man in the post-EMP world or the rest of his family and many others will die. The problem is that his adversary is the smartest man the teenager has ever met and has an army at his disposal. The story takes place almost a year after an EMP event shut down the power grid in the U.S. Food supplies are scarce, medical supplies nonexistent, and almost 90% of the population is dead, leaving a drastically changed and lawless land. This is the fourth book in Mike Whitworth’s EMP series. The previous books are: EMP:1500 Miles From Home EMP: Caravan EMP: 12-Years-Old and Alone

By the Sword, Book Four of EMP Series, six years have passed since the EMP attack, the bombs, and the ensuing nuclear winter. The war continues as survivors fight to restore peace against migrating jihadist extremists seeking to establish an Islamic caliphate. The jihadists again attempt to take control of the Hoover Dam and Colorado River and are defeated by the survivors, this making Yucca Mountain a target that the Jihadists must destroy. The survivors in Nevada realize that to survive, they must live by the sword. The survivors team up with an Israeli network engaged in tracking the Jihad's movements and field a preemptive strike led by Samantha against the caliphate. In the process, the strike rescues a band of Mayan farmers enslaved by the caliphate.