Chaos Begins (EMP Collapse Book One) FULL AUDIOBOOK by Christine Kersey // post-apocalyptic thriller
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- This is the full, unabridged audiobook of Chaos Begins, the first book in the EMP Collapse series, a post-apocalyptic EMP survivor thriller.
PLAYLIST FOR EMP COLLAPSE SERIES
• EMP Collapse
GETTING HOME HAS NEVER BEEN SO TREACHEROUS
When an EMP takes down the power grid and everything that runs on a computer chip, Melissa has no choice but to walk from her office in downtown Salt Lake City to her home in a suburb fifteen miles south. With a few co-workers to keep her company, she isn’t too worried-until they begin their journey and discover how quickly society can fall apart.
Alex, Melissa’s husband, works thirty blocks south of Melissa’s office. When everything stops working he has to decide whether to head north and find Melissa or go in the opposite direction to see if their teenaged children made it home. Only trouble is, he’s by himself and danger is everywhere.
00:00:00 Opening
00:00:14 Chapter 1
00:11:13 Chapter 2
00:17:47 Chapter 3
00:25:23 Chapter 4
00:31:13 Chapter 5
00:38:38 Chapter 6
00:44:21 Chapter 7
00:54:22 Chapter 8
01:01:25 Chapter 9
01:12:58 Chapter 10
01:24:06 Chapter 11
01:31:16 Chapter 12
01:39:15 Chapter 13
01:50:46 Chapter 14
01:58:36 Chapter 15
02:07:21 Chapter 16
02:17:39 Chapter 17
02:27:10 Chapter 18
02:33:20 Chapter 19
02:45:30 Chapter 20
02:51:20 Chapter 21
02:57:46 Chapter 22
03:06:55 Chapter 23
03:15:33 Chapter 24
03:25:27 Chapter 25
03:31:53 Chapter 26
03:40:32 Chapter 27
03:46:10 Chapter 28
03:55:55 Chapter 29
04:02:10 Chapter 30
04:08:56 Chapter 31
04:14:26 Chapter 32
04:26:23 Chapter 33
04:38:07 Chapter 34
04:48:13 Chapter 35
04:55:26 Chapter 36
05:01:29 Closing - Zábava
I’ve never been scared of monsters ghosts or zombies the scariest and most dangerous thing on this entire earth is your fellow man
Prepper tip: Pet stores have fish antibiotics that are the same active ingredients humans use.
There are not enough pet stores out there anymore, but good point. Also, try Jase Case meds/antibiotics to stock up. Thanks 😊
Open air markets...
True, but are not pure with reports of ecoli contamination. Last resort only.
Uh oh here we go. Just finished William Forschtens One second after series. I started that after I finished your pandemic series! His series was about an EMP attack as well. Very cool
Yes, I've read that series. So good!
@@ogre0322 did you listen to the whole series??
I read all 3 books. My favorite was the first though.
I read that series twice it's and great read
@@ChristineKerseyBooks One Second After is one of the best books I’ve ever read.
Further you get away from day-0, the harder it is for ever post-a book.
Great book! Great narration. I'm old and too many years of loud music had taken a toll on my hearing. I have a difficult time understanding many female narrators. You do a fantastic job. I can hear everything clearly. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
@@ChristineKerseyBooksjust finished the Sundown series. Cried through the end and hadn't to stop working. Would love if the search for the cure continued. Thank you.
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Very descriptive. Your writing gives a great visual. Being LDS, it's great to find post-apocalyptic stories that aren't riddled with gore and profanity. I'm a fan!
I’m not LDS, Christian but another denomination. But I appreciate clean also. That makes an excellent audiobook even better.
LDS ... Is that Lou Gehrig disease?
And zombies
I feel the same way. I love Apocalyptic stories. But I don’t like a lot of cussing, or vulgarity. And it’s kind of like a survivor manual. Lol. I think everyone needs a paper map…. And I am also a Christian. I actually love the morality her characters have. Because I would protect my family no matter what, but that doesn’t mean that I want to shoot someone. I would do anything I could to avoid it… I love your books.
EMP SHTF is so much more realistic than Zombie books(although those are ok). In an EMP,the zombies will be living humans trying to make their way through an 18th century scenario.
Yes. Let's hope we never have to witness it!
In a EMP situation I wonder what would happen with the bio labs and the CDC labs. All those diseases and germs mixing, something might happen.
Good question!
@@ChristineKerseyBooks I would be more concerned with non-government controlled labs. Labs in the CDC have levels. Level 1 would be flu virus, salmonella, something less of a problem. At Level 4, you would have basically a space suit, and shower protocols, and a buddy system. At this level, there are failsafes to ensure samples cannot mix. Even if they did, the unit would have likely locked down due to the loss of power before they could mix. Can’t say the same for the civilian labs. There have been thousands of cases of leaks, they rarely get reported.
@@keithburnette7762 Yikes! That would be a very scary aspect of a societal collapse.
I absolutely love your writing! I first discovered you when I listened to your pandemic series, then went through all the parallel world books you have done, also very good and enjoyable. I am a blind man and I love sitting and listening to stories, I’d lose myself in them and I seem to enter into the world that I am listening to. That is to say, I see myself in audiobooks, going through the story with the characters. Please keep up the good work you are an excellent writer!
Thank you so much! I'm glad my stories can transport you to another world. Thank you for listening!
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So I’ve put off this book for a stormy night. I made the right call. This is fantastic
Thank you so much!
JUST GREAT!!!! I listened to it all in one day, while out marathon training, in the shower, cooking, eating, washing clothes... totally gripping!! A few times I actually cried out loud!!😂 And well done with the narration too Christine, I hope you enjoyed recording it!! I sure enjoyed listening to it and am very much looking forward to the continuation!! 🙏🏻💝🙏🏻🙋🏻♀
Thank you for your very kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊
It’s a talented Author that makes you want to stock up on food and go buy a gun while wearing sensible shoes. Lol. Thank you for sharing your audiobooks.
😂 I love that! Thank you for listening!
Well if you like this book and feel that way you should check out her other book Pandemic. That one will really get you going. I still get anxiety just thinking about it.
Isn't that the truth !!!
I absolutely HATE when characters see how depraved people are, only to continue to go the soft route. If you see looting and assaults during a society collapsing event, anyone who creeps up on you with one of the few working cars while you are hauling a lot of supplies, chances are he wants your stuff and/or women/girls and is one of those "I can do what I want now!" types.
Yeah and then the guys shoots his son. And Alex let's him go because to shoot him would be cold blooded murder ... bullshit ...that would be calculated revenge. .. or judgement for his crime...or save future people from being his victim .... should have at least shot him in leg
@chad hale less desperation and more greed. A lot of that type already have what they need, they just want more, and the law no longer stops them in any form.
I know right. Drives me nuts
Hey HUN Need some help
Uh uh nnooo thhannks. And Ther Ya Go Hes got Ya. You either haul ass
Or put one between his eyes. Since ol ladies started getting beating at the grocery stores here in Pud Moines we passed open carry. Punk asses have seemed to fade away. I go no WHERE without
Betty an the Boopettes. Yep even in IOWA. We don't play games with phuqtards here here. Reminds me of Texas whwre i grew up.
It's salt lake city... The Mormon capital. People acting morally is expected. So yeah, it's not surprising.
Ya know I just realized something: Your Pandemic series came out just before the actual pandemic hit.... This EMP series is making my prepper senses twitch lol
Right? It was surreal when a real pandemic happened right after I published my series. I hope and pray we never have an EMP!
This is awesome! Nuclear war and emp doom are my favorite! Probably the scariest due to it’s looming reality.
Exactly! Let's hope an EMP never happens. 🤞
Very true. Electromagnetic Pulse is a known fact. We could actually have a global WWIII event involving Nuclear ICBMs detonated in the upper atmosphere and the end result would be little if any immediate physical destruction…However the entire “civilized” world would be literally “Bombed” back to a pioneer existence. Oh, millions would perish and after effects would include aircraft everywhere falling out of the sky. Rebuilding would take decades and chaos would be rampant
Rme
Putin.
Fantastic. Perfect mix of “no!!!” and “I knew they’d make it through this one”. Apparently I should have paced myself. Knocked this out in two days on my work commute and now I’m stuck waiting. Lol.
😂 I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for listening.
Sadly but appreciative, I find myself referring this series to people that are confused at the latest world events. Thank you again for sharing your book here, it may be more important than realized
Wow, I just happened to come across this video, I am so glad I did! I am thankful there isn't profanity and gore and I am so excited there are more books as I am already half through this one!
Thank you for listening!
Like this book but my only thing is he keep worrying about his wife when he need to be worried about where his three children are and if they're safe
So far enjoying listening to this book. It’s a shame that 90% of people just go through everyday thinking that this could never happen. Unfortunately it’s very much a reality we live in, hopefully we never have to find out but it’s better to be prepared than not. God Bless everyone have a great day
Yeah, and the possibility of it happening is getting more and more likely, every day.
@@msgottaneedtoknow ehhh not really. It would take aprox. 475,000 nukes to effect tje entire U.S. grid so... pretty damned unlikely, BUT its a great genre and I do love these types of stories.
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@@ResearchNational a whole lot of engineers and experts disagree with you.
Christine I found your Pandemic books by accident, love you writing style and narration choices!!
What I find a bit unrealistic, a problem with almost every post apocalyptic story tho, is that every time almost instantly after _"the event"_ happens everyone goes Mad Max...
I mean, it's true that man is only 3 warm meals and a hot shower away from its baser instincts but I doubt that within the first few days, maybe even a week, sh*t would hit the fan. Humans are way to complaicent for that, even criminals.
Maybe. We don’t know until it happens
Just a tip, on a minor wound like the boy got in his leg when shot, pour some honey on it (real, raw, unfiltered honey). Has antibiotic properties
Sugar would work too , that’s what we used in Vietnam back in the day .
Gah! Me listening to Ch 9, wondering why Alex didn’t just _ride_ the bike to Cassie’s and sit Cassie on the handlebars like back in the day?! Lol😄🙈🚲 Oh well, they made it!! Enjoying this so so much already!! Great job, Christine! Thank you!!!!!
😂 I didn't think of that. Thank you for listening!
Did anyone think about the kids and the need for supplies that they need. She's a grown woman she can take care of herself
Most women can not look after themselves - that is why they need male police, male firefighters, male farmers, male oil drillers, male truck drivers, male electrical engineers, male sanitation workers, male pilots, male computer technicians etc to make their world comfortable and safe.
Just started this book, but it seems to excellent so far. One thing I noticed, there seems to be more weapons among this group of middle aged office workers than the average gang banger. For those who think that all the violence starting so quickly is unrealistic---think again. Our cities are filled with mentally unbalanced people and a whole lot of spoiled, immature people who would have no problem hurting others if they think they can get away with it. What I appreciated was that the story deals with an idea that most disaster stories don't: during a regular day, your family would be widely separated. Husband and wife at their offices, kids in different schools. Not a problem with cars, but on foot? It reminds us that before the advent of cars, there was a dammed good reason for work, home, school and groceries to all be next door to each other. Good story.
I have listened to the pandemic series twice this year. You are an amazing writer. Can’t wait to listen to the next book!!!!!
Thank you!
Is this her normal narrator? I want to listen, but sounds so robotic- does it get better. I really like this book topic, so???
@@robinpattee8657 rude, it's not that bad
@@dl2415 Yes, it really is.
Sounds good to me, may have been an audio thing.
Came straight from the Pandemic Series to this one. Thoroughly excited.
I like how she put in the info about the carrington event, it’s a pretty scary thing to think about happening in todays world
I CANNOT tell you how FAR UP MY STREET this is!!!! You are a FANTASTIC writer!!!! I've been completely gripped for hours! Bloody marvellous work! Xxx
Thank you so much!
I’m so excited to hear a book narrated by the author
YAYYYYY!!!! The new book already!!! But I'm in the middle of The Sicilian, what shall I do??? Well, that one will just have to wait 'cause I can't resist this one after listening to the first few chapters yesterday, I'm already totally hooked!!! 😁😁
I love that! I hope you enjoy it 😊
I am with you, I am in the middle of A Time for Mercy. I put that on the virtual shelf, I will finish it after this one.
Just do what I do. Read three or four books at once. One for few hours then switch. I'm reading five right now. This one is really good so far.
5 minutes later You tube hits this book with another ad.
You Tube informs us that we can Pay them to be free from them ever increasing barrage of annoying advertisements.
Don’t worry about the ads, people have to understand they’re getting a free product. Somebody has to pay for it and that’s the ads. All they have to do is think about it.
So far I’ve binged 12 chapters and I love it. It gets me to thinking that after the pandemic books have a year or 2 of rebuilding, they could have them any EMP or nuclear blast. (Just thinking)
Your books are great and I can’t wait for the next but I guess I have to.
Love your narration. Keep writing and keep narrating. 😊
Thank you so very much!
EEK! I am no longer sleepy trying to get through my work day. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Christine, thank you SO much for sharing your books with us. It’s so generous of you. I love the detail that you go into.
Thank you so much!
Woohoo been waiting patiently for this. Thanks dear starting now 😊
Hope you like it!
I only discovered your audio books about a week ago and I’m already on the last series for now. You really capture my attention
Thank you so much!
You are a fabulous writer! I want to really reiterate that, the writing, characters, & story line are top notch; probably in my top 3 favorite books/series. I love audiobooks, they keep me sane! However, it is MY opinion, you should have someone else narrate them. I listened to another of your books w/ a different narrator & it was incredible.
I thought she did a fine job.
@@brendakorneder4228 as I said in my opinion & precisely why I wanted to make sure she knows how much I respect her as a writer. Not everyone can do everything. I would never try to write a book because I know it is not my talent.
I don't know why, I too prefer a male narrator.
I am enjoying this story.
It's lovely to be read to.
Many thanks for all your hard work.
The guys sound like very feminine men even though they are quite tuff.
Good listen so far. I do think Alex was wrong for not taking care of the man that shot his boy though. People like that do not deserve second chances.
It was tempting, but so early in the apocalypse I wanted him to show some restraint. Especially since the man was unarmed at that point.
Yes. I’m recording book 2 now. I just finished writing the fourth book. There will be at least 6 in this series.
@@ChristineKerseyBooks from the man pointed the gun shoot him
Spoiler alert! Must you give away the story?
@@laz0rama fun fact, don't read the comments and there will be no spoiler. You're welcome 👍
Can’t wait to see what’s next in this series!
The beginning of this book reminds me of an old Joe Rogan bit.. 😅 about how all the smart people die because no one mates with them and the rest of us idiots only notice when the lights go out ✨😭
Intelligence isn’t inherited in such a straightforward way, but a surprising number of people seem to think it is. With a few exceptions, two people of average intelligence who have four kids are statistically likely to have one who’s a bit thick, one who’s smart and two who are average. And two dumb people are also likely to have one kid in four who is smart. I actually had an aunt and uncle who met in special school. Both were just assessed as generally low intelligence. They had three daughters: the eldest, scholastically average but a shrewd smart, practical thinker. The second also scholastically average, but one of those almost militantly ignorant types. The youngest was very smart in every way.
I love your books, and I'm thankful you offer them here with narration. Audiobooks are appreciated by many.
You’re welcome! Thank you for listening!
Very good! I like the fact that you presented a real life scenario and the characters were depicted as ordinary people put into an extra ordinary situation. Looking forward to more in the series! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful story teller. For sure.
She makes it relevant to our time line.
Love love love can’t wait for more, you’ve done an amazing job and I love listening to you tell us the stories you’ve created
Thank you so much!!
As a born again Christian, who loves audio books, it is VERY refreshing to listen to books of this caliber. That, while being very realistic to the scenario, also aren’t too sexually/brutally charged. The lack of curse words,!and the upholding of modesty with this type of subject is indeed impressive. Where as with other authors, it is… well … lacking . Great job ! Can’t wait for more books like this one!
Today agree!
When people ask, “What would Jesus do?“
I remind them that Jesus was the one who picked up a whip and drove the Money Changers out of the Temple.
I live in South Florida, and I have seen what happens to people after a disaster.
And Yes, I carry!
True 🙏
@@jerrygriffin6411 Jesus also called the Scribes and Pharisees really horrible names. Yes, He's a God of love, but righteous anger also has its place, and He utilized it perfectly. It took me a long time to understand that.
Your comment persuaded me to listen to this book. Thank you from Salisbury Plain, England.
Since I read one of your other series, and absolutely loved it, I have been waiting for this to come out on CZcams! I kept checking back every so often, and just realized right now that you uploaded it two whole months ago. I must have checked back on your page within maybe a week before you uploaded them lol. But I am just so glad they're out now. Your writing is truly amazing. You have such a gift. The way you feel like you really know the characters. Like they're real people. Your story lines are great. They get you thinking. You go through a whole wide range of emotions. You are one of my favorite authors ever. Okay, enough of me rambling lol. I've got to start listening to this!
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful comments! I'm glad you checked back and found that this series is now available. Enjoy!
Half way through and so grateful you post these awesome books to enjoy! ❤
Excellent story! Thanks for making it available free
Please keep up the good work! Excellent read with moral and ethical values.
Can't wait for part 2. Love your books.
Thank you!
Fantastic job! Very excited for the next book and hopefully a few more in the series😊 so grateful I ran across your channel
Thank you! There will be many books in this series. The first 4 are written, but there will be more.
Good book. It's the most super sweet post-apocalyptic book ever written.
😂😂 I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad thing.
It’s good!
Ikr? You might also enjoy Mark Goodwin's "7 cows, ugly and guant" series.
Been looking for this took me back to the one second after series. Thank you
Great book! Thank you for keeping it clean.
You're welcome! Thank you for listening!
Excellent writing and narration. Thank you for sharing another wonderful audiobook.
Thank you so much!
You're a fantastic narrator, Christine! I've thoroughly enjoyed listening!
Thank you so much!
For me nothing is as good as an actual book but these audio books are great - enjoying this set of audio books heaps thank you
So good!! Love that the author narrates this. 💜
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! Thank you for listening!
@@ChristineKerseyBooks thank you for making this series available for us! Theyre great & is definitely something that could happen. I'm starting book 3 now. 😁❤️
This was Awesome! Thanks... I look forward to more! 😃
Wow, this was an excellent book! I read a lot of apocalyptic horror/survival books and most lack the level of detail and common sense this one had. Can’t wait to dig into book two.
Thank you so much!
Very impressive. Great job! Looking forward to your other books.
Christine, I really enjoyed the book. Being from Salt Lake (Logan now), and also a prepper, I found it very relate-able. I could visually imagine the areas the groups were traversing through. Looking forward to book 2
😂 yes, it's always fun to know a place a book is talking about. Thanks for listening!
Fantastic book! Thanks for the narration!
Really love your books. Great research on the EMP first few weeks and how fast society falls apart. I like the fact the rape and carnage are mentioned but not too graphic. Can't wait to listen to the science fiction stories.
Thank You Thank You Thank You!! Been waiting for a new book Soooo Excited to listen. Love your work!!! Please keep them coming :) :)
Thank you so much!
The opening lines are so relatable. I would totally think the same. Great story!
Thank you!
So excited for this. Thank you
You are so welcome!
You are so amazing....thank you. I was waiting in anticipation for this book.I am so glad that my wait is over.
You're very welcome! Thank you for listening!
Great story. Fine writing.
Thank you so much!
Very well done. Kinda like a primer on whats inevitable. But God is always with every one of us. And nobody REALLY dies...word.
Never leave your vehicle unattended and armed.
Sure enjoyed the first book. Looking forward to the second. Thanks so much for posting.
Thank you!
Weather reports, just another thing I take for granted
Awesome. So much better than listening to the ones that have AI doing the reading. Love it.
When siphoning needed fuel & the can fills before the donor tank is empty, put your thumb on the can end of the hose to stop the flow & keep the hose pointed down. That way you can drain the can into your tank & refill it without having to siphon again. If it’s a SHTF scenario, may as well take whatever’s there because you don’t know when or if you’ll get another chance.
👍 Glad the shoe debacle came up. I have always insisted that my wife carry a pair of sturdy, comfortable shoes and spare socks in the get-home bag I prepared for her, because one never knows what may happen, or when.
Damn it Christine I don't know if I can listen to another one of your books they get me so emotionally invested. You're such a great writer and storyteller. I feel like I am in the story. My heart starts to pound harder and I get anxiety.
After Pandemic and Dare to Resist I just don't know if my poor little heart can take another one. I'm only 10 minutes into it and I'm hooked.
You are definitely my favorite author. Much love keep them coming.
Also I want to say I was never much of an audiobook listener never cared for storytelling in book format, but because of your book of Pandemic it got me hooked to listen to audio books. I now have listened to about 20 different audio books all because of your storytelling.
Thank you for that joy you have brought into my life
😂 😂 I'm so glad I got you hooked! Thank you for listening 😊
This is such a good book. I love post apocalyptic and apocalyptic series emp and nuke ones though freak me out bc that can really happen. Thank you for making my work day better.
Loving this book thanks so much for uploading it.
Looking forward to the next part.
I have these books. Really enjoyed them. Will listen to the audio again. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much!
@@ChristineKerseyBooks You're Welcome
With love, appreciation and thanks
Wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support!
Good Work C.K.
Living Gulf Coast..
National.Guard Since 1984, Katrina, Baton Rouge Flood..
I've Been A Survivalist Since The 1980s...
Heck..
Ya Don't Live Down The Bayou In Hurricane Alley With Out Being At Least Minimally A Survivalist..
But You Gave Me A Couple Of Things To Think About..
Paint Marker To Mark Shop Sign That We Have Left Work, And Route Home, In The Event Loved Ones Are Searching For Us.
Very well thought out characters and situations.
Thank you!
Thank you
This is great, good job !!!!!
Thank you so much!
Excellent 👍 thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for listening!
I've listened to a few audio books on youtube but lost interest part way thru, but this one had me hooked❤, love the story so far and so close to what could become reality not too far in the future the way things are going, really looking forward to book 2 😀 x
I"m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for listening!
For me too. This story kept me so engaged I had a hard time focusing on the work I was doing while listening
Wow
I'm a fan. Written really well and Easy to visualize.
And courageous enough to do your own narration.
Great job.
Thank you so much!
Ow yessss a book!
After getting used to your narration, which took a couple of chapters, I found this story intriguing. Thanks.
I'm trying to get used to it. Pandemic narration was great but this sounds more Al than actual Al. Hard to follow when everyone sounds the same😢
Is this Type of event not in our near future? The problems In this great book would be Childs play , to the eventual reality; Most are unable to see the inevitable realities. Those whom can ...They prepare....and blend in...Huge thumbs up from Utah County..
I'm really enjoying this, thanks a whole bunch
You're welcome! Thank you for listening!
Uh oh. I finished this book way to quickly! When is the next one coming? LoL I love your writing and you did a great job narrating as well. The Pandemic series was awesome. Thank you very much! I use these to get through my day at work.
Thank you! I'll start recording book 2 today, but it's longer than book 1 so it will take several weeks. Thank you for listening!
I started the pandemic book. Christine you are a better reader of your work. Don’t hire out anymore.
Love your books! Keep em coming!😊
Thank you! I will!
Fantastic story! Thanks for posting!
You're welcome! Thank you for listening!
Great book. On par with your pandemic series. Can’t wait for the next one.
Thank you!
This will be my next series im starting. I usually read three or four at once. I'm completing a couple soon. Need to add more. This seems like a good story.
This is a great book . Will be researching your library and hope for more.
Thank you! If you haven't listened to my Pandemic series, you might want to check it out. It's one of my first videos.
Thanks!
Thank you SO MUCH for your support!
@ChristineKerseyBooks love listening to your books. Makes you feel like your inside the story. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your craft.
My thought when I realized it was probably an EMP was to head to the basement for fear of nukes coming. Then if nukes dont hit, venture out thinking it could be solar flares. Anyone else think this? I do stay strapped & have a get home bag with me at all times. I keep other provisions in my trunk like a scooter, paper map, water,ect. Wish I had a foldable bike, but for now that remains on my wishlist. Good book.