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One Second After: Chilling EMP Novel Becomes Film

5/4/2025

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William R. Forstchen's gripping novel "One Second After," which explores the harrowing consequences of an EMP attack on America, is set to hit the big screen. As an executive producer, Forstchen shares chilling insights from his North Carolina interviews, emphasizing the dire risks of such an attack. Filming kicks off in Bulgaria this September, promising a thrilling adaptation.

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Story summary

William R. Forstchen's gripping novel "One Second After," which explores the harrowing consequences of an EMP attack on America, is set to hit the big screen. As an executive producer, Forstchen shares chilling insights from his North Carolina interviews, emphasizing the dire risks of such an attack. Filming kicks off in Bulgaria this September, promising a thrilling adaptation.