Some people aren’t satisfied by the thrills and chills of just any Science Fiction or Dystopia book; no, they want realistic post apocalyptic books that will grab them through the pages and pull them straight into the narrative! If you’re this type of reader and want to know what it would really be like to live through the end of the world, you’re in luck.
We’ve assembled a list of ten realistic post apocalyptic books that will be just the ticket for fans of this genre. The Freebooksy team has scoured the most-read and bestselling lists to gather titles that are hauntingly true to real life. Get ready for a bone-chilling (and accurate) ride!
Our Selection of Realistic Post Apocalyptic Books
1. The Sheep Look Up
by John Brunner
Extreme air pollution has forced civilization into wearing gas masks for survival. As the rate of newborns dying skyrockets and illnesses and other ailments increase, the world’s future is looking bleak. Austin Train, an environmentalist, is trying to survive amidst these horrific living conditions and a government that wants him dead. Will he not only live, but find a way to save the planet as well?
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2. Patriots: Surviving the Coming Collapse
by James Rawles
America is on the dawn of collapse. The stock market has crashed, inflation has crippled commerce, and technology has failed. While looters and refugees alike flow out of the city, a friend group from the Midwest fights their way to an Idaho ranch that’s promised to be a safe-haven. This book is known for its accurate depiction of survivalist techniques.
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3. Axis of Evil (The Lone Star Series Book 1)
by Bobby Akart
Nuclear destruction has come to the United States. The very heartbeat of the country dies out just as the Axis of Evil rises to notoriety. While the rest of the country suffers from this devastation, a family in Texas must decide if they have what it takes to bring the nation back.
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4. Going Home (The Survivalist Series Book 1)
by A. American
Morgan Carter is 250 miles away from home when the US’s power grid goes down. With no water, electricity, or use of the technology he has come to depend on, Morgan will have to rely upon his survivalist skills and instincts to make it home to his family.
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5. A Story of Survival (Holding Their Own Book 1)
by Joe Nobody
A middle class couple is faced with a fight for survival when the political and technological worlds lead to the downfall of our planet. Packed with action and adventure, A Story of Survival mirrors the Wild West more than 200 years ago.
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6. Incubation (Green Fields Book 1)
by Adrienne Lecter
Dr. Brianna Lewis works at Green Fields Biotech, a cell culture lab. Her life is typically predictable – what she didn’t imagine happening today was being kidnapped by a group of terrorists as they hunt down an illegal bioweapon. The weapon at hand? A virus capable of killing millions.
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7. When the English Fall
by David Williams
A solar storm collapses civilization, with an unsuspecting Amish community being caught up in the after-effects. Written from the perspective of Amish farmer Jacob, this diary details peace, chaos, and what a usually nonviolent group of people must do to protect themselves.
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8. The Salt Line
by Holly Goddard Jones
A ring of scorched earth – the salt line – cuts the US’s border off from deadly ticks that have taken over the rest of the planet. The only people who choose to go beyond the salt line are those who take part in adrenaline-fueled tours. Those in the latest expedition soon find themselves at the very center of a murderous plot.
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9. The Trees
by Ali Shaw
The Trees arrived in the night. They quickly turned the normal suburban streets into a forest. Adrien, surprised by what he’s seeing, ventures outdoors to investigate and realizes that this is actually a centuries-long plan sweeping the entire world.
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10. The Fourth Horseman
by Alen E Nourse
Pamela Tate, a Wilderness Patrol Officer, is in the Washington mountains when she comes across a squirrel in her path. Blood trickles out of its mouth. Only 48 hours later, Tate is dead – covered in bruises and welts with no explanation as to how they got there. Across from Tate’s mountainous camping site, an unrelated group also gets sick and starts dying one by one. A plague is officially on the loose.
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