Thursday, December 15, 2022

Review: Veil of Anarchy (Kessler Effect #1) by Vannetta Chapman

About the Book
Can law and order survive in a world without rules?

As police chief, Tanda Lopez has vowed to protect the people of Alpine. But how do you protect a town against itself?

Perched on a high mesa in the Chihuahuan Desert, no one is coming to help the citizens of this remote Texas town. When the entire array of lower orbital satellites crash, they are instantly catapulted into a world without communication, power, or resources. Tanda is determined that law and order won’t be the next casualty of the apocalypse. But how can she fight a corrupt mayor? Can she stand between those who wish to uphold the law and those who are intent on annihilating it? And what will she do about the neighboring communities who are preparing to attack?

As a Veil of Anarchy blankets the world, will Alpine and its people be destroyed?

Veil of Anarchy is book one in a new post-apocalyptic survival thriller series from USA Today Bestselling Author Vannetta Chapman. An exciting contribution to the genre of disaster fiction, this is one book that will literally keep you up all night.

Available in Kindle Unlimited at time of posting

MY THOUGHTS

What a compelling read! I quickly became immersed in this story, living it right alongside these characters. No lie, there were more than a couple times when I'd set my Kindle down, look around and get excited because the electricity was back on. I was so into the story that I forgot it was fictional, lol.

I knew nothing about the Kessler Effect before this book, so it was really interesting learning about what could happen. Absolutely terrifying too. Out of all the ways that the apocalypse could begin, this seems like one of the most likely. So, thank you for giving me something new to worry about. LOL!

This takes place just a few hours from where I live, so I was very familiar with the setting and all the surrounding areas that were mentioned. I think that added an extra layer of reality for me. Maybe a little more anxiety, too.

Tanda was a great heroine. So authentic. I admired her grit and determination, and how steadfast and calm she was during such a tense situation.

If you're a fan of post-apocalyptic and dystopian books, this is a must read. I'm so excited for book two.

Just a note: There is a little bit of language here. Not a lot, but I just wanted to mention it in case that's an issue for you.

FOUR STARS

4 comments:

  1. You know I'm a fan of post apocalyptic books, so I will definitely be checking this one out! And a life without electricity or communications would definitely be scary.

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    1. It would! A couple of years ago we were without power for a few days during a horrible winter storm and it was terrible. I freak out every time the lights even flicker now. I don't want to do that again.

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  2. It does sound interesting but the language gets me, sadness!

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    1. Yeah, I was shocked. I was not expecting the language. It wasn't a lot, but it happened enough that I thought I should mention it.

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