William R. Forstchen
William R. Forstchen
b. 11 October 1950 · From United States- Books
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William R. Forstchen (born October 11, 1950) is an American historian and author. A Professor of History and Faculty Fellow at Montreat College, in Montreat, North Carolina, he received his doctorate from Purdue University.
He has published numerous popular novels and non-fiction works about military and alternative history, thrillers, and speculative events. His three alternate novels of the Civil War were co-written with politician Newt Gingrich; two also had the participation of writer Albert S. Hanser. He and the other two men have also written three novels about General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War.
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William R. Forstchen is widely recognized for his post-apocalyptic novel "One Second After," which explores the aftermath of an electromagnetic pulse attack on the United States. This book gained significant attention for its realistic portrayal of societal collapse and survival.
William R. Forstchen has collaborated with other authors on several projects, notably co-writing alternate history novels about the American Civil War with Newt Gingrich. He has also worked with Albert S. Hanser on some of these historical fiction titles.
The correct reading order for the "One Second After" series is "One Second After," followed by "One Year After," and then "Five Years After." These books chronologically detail the ongoing struggles and recovery in the wake of the initial event.