Realistic SHTF novels that set the mind abuzz ...

[ArgentineSteel]

Excellent thread! Thanks for posting.
Alas Babylon is one of my favorite reads.
I would add:
The Stand by Stephen King
Final Blackout by L. Ron Hubbard
Tunnel in the Sky and Farnhams Freehold by Robert A. Heinlein.
While the above titles might be a stretch on the realalistic ... I just couldn't help but mention them.
Andy

Great Heinlein! Have spacesuit will travel. Moon is a harsh mistress.

Plus 1 for lucifers hammer.

River world is another survivor series. Everyone made equal, with little In the way of resources. What can you do to improve your life and keep from the grip of gang lords?

 

[Totalled]

I have the Pretty Darn Frustrating electronic copy of the consequences that were unintended.

PM me.

 

[SkeetAt40Below]

I have the Pretty Darn Frustrating electronic copy of the consequences that were unintended.

PM me.

Normally I'd consider electronic journals or books generally onerous or grueling, losing eyesight makes astigmatsm seriously taxing every read.

 

[Tony617]

Not SHTF novel but I liked to the book of Robert A. Heinlein's "Starship Troopers" the movie was different quite but since they did not have the powered armor that they had in the book.
Joe Haldeman's book: "The Forever War"
John Scalzi's book: "Old Man's War."
Stephen King's book "The Stand".

I like scfi books so I have read for following series of books:

Asimov's Foundation and Robot series of books.
Orson Scott Card's "Ender" series.
Heechee series by Frederik Pohl

 

[WWShooter]

The EMP scenario is what concerns me. No internet; for most of us, no cars or communications; for many of us (including me) no heat (all electric house); loss of water if you're on a well - basically back to 1800. My one month of food isn't going to be enough.

Fortunately, I only need daylight for the press - time to order some bullets and powder.

 

[ATCclears]

I read "The Last Canadian" in the late 70's when I was a teen. I couldn't tell you if the book was well written, but looking back I think some aspects of the plot subconsciously stayed with me.

The Last Canadian - Wikipedia

 

[Sete]

I read "The Last Canadian" in the late 70's when I was a teen. I couldn't tell you if the book was well written, but looking back I think some aspects of the plot subconsciously stayed with me.

The Last Canadian - Wikipedia

Sounds interesting.

 

[ATCclears]

@Sete I just found it for sale on Amazon. It's been out of print for a long time. Perhaps I should sell my copy given that price...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0...tg-20&linkId=39259883b5725a0fe6101cb78fc0cef4

 

[Sete]

@Sete I just found it for sale on Amazon. It's been out of print for a long time. Perhaps I should sell my copy given that price...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0...tg-20&linkId=39259883b5725a0fe6101cb78fc0cef4

Holy cow, even the USA titled version is thought to be made of precious metal... I'll keep an eye out in the library system or used book store's... Will not be reading it anytime soon it would appear... LOL

 

[jbett98]

 

[Sandaholic]

I don't know how realistic this would seem to everyone else but there was more than a hint of realism to me.

Another thread made me recall this book. I had to call down to the Gun Shop I purchased it at to find out the name as I read it a few years ago and then sent it to a friend who sent it on after he read it and so on. Bought it at Colfax Tactical - Best Ar 15s, Ar 10, Best Ar Platform in Redmond Oregon. Nice folks.

dsedwardsbooks.com
https://www.amazon.com/Collective-Retribution-D-S-Edwards/dp/0991032306#customerReviews
Collective Retribution

Author is from Eastern Oregon.

Found out after I called Colfax Tacitical he made a sequel late in 2016. I'm going to order both of them.

 

[bbbass]

I bought the lower for my Varmint AR at Colfax... yes, they are really nice folks. They had a wonderful build of super lightweight AR that impressed me but lots of $$$ for my budget.