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In this, the final installment of William Forstchen's post-apocalyptic trilogy, the author does not disappoint. And while the first installment (One Second After) was a classic in its own right, this last, The Final Day, comes nearest to achieving that hallowed status. Wearied after 2-1/2 years of no electricity, running water, and all the other things we take for granted in 21st century America, former Army Colonel & History Professor John Matheson is just now beginning to see signs of rebuilding. Hope for better days ahead. Tempered, as always, by the tremendous losses suffered by the community in battles against marauders, cannibals, and elements of our own military. At this very moment it all changes once again as an old friend from Army days leaves him feeling threatened & puzzled by his actions. Though, through a complicated & dicey adventure to uncover the truth behind "the day", forces are set in motion they hope will reconstitute the former United States. But not before more blood is shed, needlessly. More intrigue occurs, and the outcome is very much in doubt. Dr Forstchen has written a novel filled with emotion, intrigue, historical parallels, drawing the reader in carefully and handily as the tale unfolds. And while I often felt it went on a bit too long, I also didn't want it to end. For this is writing which fully embodies the American spirit, its history & traditions, without all the petty political quandaries. If you have any love at all for your nation, you'll be touched, your heart warmed, your eyes misty throughout the reading of this novel. And that's as it should be. If you don't feel that way about it - I pity you. More importantly, I pity our nation which sorely needs to be reminded of such things regularly.