Note, this is not a politically correct book, it talks about certain members of the current administration in ways which may be upsetting to those of the leftist persuasion.
Please recognize artistic license is used throughout this story. Any tense disparities are the author's view of the story as it's written.
The Shelter, book 3, the Aftermath takes place immediately after the events in book 2. The battle with the Russians is over, Jay, Tony and John have been wounded, Jay the most seriously. While Jay€s life hangs in the balance, a battle for his soul and the souls of his community is being fought. Forces of light and dark are pulling Jay to join their side, the decision he makes will have far reaching consequences for him and his neighbors.
The American Army arrived at the scene of the battle just as the communities mines and smoke exploded hiding the entrance to the shelter and killing many Russians. US Army Captain Black is intrigued by what he and his people discover when they arrive at Jay€s home, an almost completed medieval castle with fighting trenches and the beginning of a moat. The Captain orders his people to discover what happened to the owners of the castle and the farm.
Ricky is working to undermine Jay€s authority and in his mind, hopefully, take over as the leader of the Shelter. When he does, he€s decided he€s going to make a hell of a lot of changes.
Meanwhile, the world economy has come to a stop, paper money has no value, most international banks have failed, there isn€t anyone in a position of authority who is able to place a value on a dollar, Euro or Yen.
China is settling in as the new rulers of Hawaii while still demanding the administration hand over California as payment for the trillions of outstanding debt.
The Aftermath tells the story of Jay and his family trying to once again rebuild in a world gone crazy.