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Lights Out, by Halffast pdf (Update)

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E.L. Moderator of Lead Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

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It may not seem like it, but I liked both novels.

They both have their strong and weak points. "Lights Out" seems to fail to deal with any amount of sick or disease ridden masses. It's characters and all of their family are in top-notch health. I'm not saying that that is impossible, but how many diabetics do you know? How many people on high blood pressure medication or statins? Blood thinners? Heart Bypasses? Ad infinitum.

We should all be thinking about our medical needs and the needs of our loved ones. I can order about six months of all of my prescription meds, so that is usually close to what I have on hand. You can bet your ass though, if I felt like things were going to get really bad, I would be making a stop by the pharmacy to pick up more of the essentials, before the panic set it and they were all gone. That is a big advantage about people with our mindset, we are thinking ahead, the real "progressive thinkers." Pray for the best, prepare for the worst. As much as we talk about bug-out-bags, we don't talk about putting must-have prescription drugs in them. While Crohn's Disease may not kill me, if I go long enough without my meds I will wish I was dead, or at least become so dehydrated that it does me in.

In "One Second After", the local populace seem to lack any ability to gang together to solve problems, and don't until they are far too affected by what's going on to make too much of a difference.

After reading both, and discussing them with my co-workers whom also read both of them, we came to a few conclusions.

The main difference between "Lights out" and "One Second After" is about who is in charge. In "lights Out", most of the characters exibit an ability to take care of themselves. They rally the community and work on their strengths to overcome obstacles. In "One Second After", the characters (although somewhat solitary) are dependent on their local government to see them through.

While I have not read "One Second After", I could see where people from my home area, SWTX would be more able to take care of themselves than say people in a college campus in Co. First off, the SWTX area is one of the country's hunting mecca's, the "Golden Triangle" that produces an extreme amount of wildlife in part due to the optimum growing conditions for crops. Co. has some rough winters that would kill a lot of people without electricity to keep them warm. The one problem with our area is the lack of rainfall. Most of this area of Texas with the exception of S.A. is very rural. Lots of ranches and farms, and with the extended growing season it is named the "Winter Garden". Rural people are typically more able to adapt to harsh conditions, and more prepared. We always had a freezer full of venison and beef, and a closet full of guns and ammo. It was just the way we lived/live. Our neighbors were the same way.

Although "Karate Man" may have not been a perfect leader, he was effective. His charisma carried him through his mistakes. On the other hand, Jim was a vetern, hardend (although not what he thought) through his experiences. Through his reputation alone, he was able to work his way into the local government whereas the average "joe sixpack" would have gotten thrown out or worse.

"Lights Out" takes place in a rural setting in Texas, where the growing season starts early and ends long. The location for "One Second After" is in a small college town surrounded by mountains, lacking any decent sized farms.

In "Lights Out", Karate Man gets a sizeable catch in gold and silver to help him to gain what he needs in order to survive. "One Second After" main character has his position at the college, and his wealthy in-laws to provide certain needed items.

So it comes down to a few items; who you know, where you are, and how much you start out with. Pretty much like everything else.
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TEXAS, the only state to kick another country's ass!

"Mercy is for the weak and the unprepared."

E.L., Jul 9, 2009

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Minuteman Chaplain Moderator Founding Member

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

"I can skin a catfish and run a trot line, a country boy can survive"

In any SHTF, the authorities will have their hands full with the urbanites who have no clue how to get by without the "necessities" ie: electricity, running water, cable tv, latte's, etc.

"Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and sacrifice for that freedom." - John F. Kennedy

"You took the good things for granted-now you must earn them again. For every right that you cherish, you have a duty that you must fulfill. For every hope that you entertain, you have a task that you must perform. For every good that you wish to preserve, you will have to sacrifice your comfort and ease. There is nothing for nothing any longer." -George Washington

Minuteman, Jul 9, 2009

#42
shadetech Monkey++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

Excelent Read. Interesting tactics as well as preperations. There are parts that will remain with me for a long time. Thanks for posting it!!!!!!

shadetech, Aug 25, 2009

#43
gadinort Monkey+++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

Lights Out reduced my productivity at work and at home to near zero until it was done. Great read! I found this story way more interesting than the last few paperbacks I've read. Looking forward to reading the next work.

gadinort, Sep 3, 2009

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TenGrit Monkey++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

gadinort said: ↑

Lights Out reduced my productivity at work and at home to near zero until it was done. Great read! I found this story way more interesting than the last few paperbacks I've read. Looking forward to reading the next work.
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I had the same experience.

TenGrit, Sep 4, 2009

#45
TenGrit Monkey++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

I couldn't find "Lost and Found" on AR15.com. Is there any way to post it here. like "Lights Out"?

TenGrit, Sep 4, 2009

#46
ghrit Bad company Administrator Founding Member

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

TenGrit said: ↑

I couldn't find "Lost and Found" on AR15.com. Is there any way to post it here. like "Lights Out"?
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Try here --
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=10&f=20&t=483521
Turned up for me, dunno if it is complete there.

Remote locations are cheap insurance.

ghrit, Sep 4, 2009

#47
Ponce Monkey++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

At one time I was reading it without having to download it, either I forgot how to do it or they changed the way to be able to read it, I don't like to download anything.

Help if you can.........thanks

" If you don't hold it, you don't own it "... Ponce

Ponce, Sep 4, 2009

#48
TenGrit Monkey++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

It worked, thanks.

TenGrit, Sep 5, 2009

#49
GamecockOperator Monkey++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

i finished it about 2 weeks ago... excellent and wish it were published. I'd buy this book for re-reading in a heartbeat.

GamecockOperator, Sep 9, 2009

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Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

TenGrit said: ↑

I had the same experience.
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It pretty well glued me to the computer for most of a day!

Gray Wolf, Sep 9, 2009

#51
DP509 Monkey++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

Hi, I cannot get it to work.

Any help?

I downloaded adobe 8/9 and it still will not work

DP509, Oct 13, 2009

#52
melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

I just reread this after reading One Second After. I still think HF should publish this.

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melbo, Jan 31, 2010

#53
usaflagtag#1 Monkey+++

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

I've been hoping for Lights Out in hard copy form for years now. (Too many pages for me to print out)
I have read the story at least twice already. It's adictive!

usaflagtag#1, Jan 31, 2010

#54
Capt. Tyree Hawkeye

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast

Many thanks for the a magnetically great read. I couldn't stop once I found it. Writing any composition is a lonely, time consuming job that can only be explained as being a labor of love often inspired by something beyond our conscious selves. I can only say HalfFast had to have been driven by a need to express a "possible future history" view by putting it in story form. Publish it; send it to a movie guy like John Milius, but 'bro you need to make some coin from this work.

Capt. Tyree, Feb 6, 2010

#55
melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast pdf

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px inset; BORDER-TOP: 1px inset; BORDER-LEFT: 1px inset; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px inset">Well, the day has come. I have made a deal with a Hollywood producer to shop Lights Out around to some studios. He thinks we have a great shot at getting one of them to take on the project. We are also working on a book deal.

That means that I need to ask you to remove LO from your site. There is no way that I can ever repay you for the support you have given the story. Of course you will get an acknowledgement in the book and I will send you a signed copy.

Thanks again for everything.

Halffast
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melbo, Feb 18, 2010

#56
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Re: Lights Out, by Halffast pdf

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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=alt2 style="BORDER-RIGHT: 1px inset; BORDER-TOP: 1px inset; BORDER-LEFT: 1px inset; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1px inset">Well, the day has come. I have made a deal with a Hollywood producer to shop Lights Out around to some studios. He thinks we have a great shot at getting one of them to take on the project. We are also working on a book deal.

That means that I need to ask you to remove LO from your site. There is no way that I can ever repay you for the support you have given the story. Of course you will get an acknowledgement in the book and I will send you a signed copy.

Thanks again for everything.

Halffast

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gonna miss ya

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Quigley_Sharps, Feb 18, 2010

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E.L. Moderator of Lead Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

Re: Lights Out, by Halffast pdf

I'm glad to hear that his work is hopefully going to pay off. Good luck Karate Man!!!

TEXAS, the only state to kick another country's ass!

"Mercy is for the weak and the unprepared."

E.L., Feb 18, 2010

#58
melbo Hunter Gatherer Administrator Founding Member

melbo said: ↑

Hopefully you will see me pull this thread down one day. Halffast told me that if he ever published, (and I hear that it is being worked on), that we'd have to kill the online copies.

Of course, we'd get first dibs on some nice signed first editions though
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I posted the above in 2005.

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melbo, Feb 18, 2010

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Halffast Wannabe Hack Moderator Emeritus Founding Member

Thanks so much guys. The movie deal is still a real long shot, but at least someone is interested in helping me get it sold. I am doing a final edit on the book and making some substantial changes to improve it. I'll keep you all updated with how things are going. I really appreciate all the support over the years. You guys are the best!

David

Molon Labe!

Halffast, Feb 18, 2010

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