Survivalist books have become a genre in fiction. A survivalist novel may take on many different forms. It can be a novel about a survival situation in which people are forced to survive alone. Some of these books are highly realistic, such as State of Panic. Others are more fiction, such as the Olaf Stapledon series. Regardless of the genre, these books can provide a sense of security and preparedness that is hard to find in other kinds of fiction.

Going Home

In Going Home in survivalist fiction, American author Morgan Carter takes the reader on a wild adventure, traveling more than two hundred miles across Florida to reunite with his family. He is well-prepared and knows the worst is yet to come, but the neighbors he encounters aren't ready for this new reality and are getting restless. But Morgan knows how to survive and gets back home with the help of his prepper pack.

State of Panic

The premise of State of Panic is simple. A zombie outbreak has devastated the world, but no one was prepared for it. With no electricity, no food, and no one to protect you, the country is in chaos. But is this future really so far fetched? The state of Panic is a fictional novel about how one teenager, Heather, deals with the aftermath of such an event. In this post-apocalyptic world, a series of events take place that will leave readers breathless and wanting more.

Last and First Men

The European War was called the War to End War. It was the first world war and also the least destructive of its kind. The European War showcases the incapacity of First Men to control nature. There was a tangle of motives - honourable and disreputable - among both antagonists. Ultimately, neither side wished to create this war. Yet it erupted anyway.

Olaf Stapledon

One of Stapledon's most famous works, "The Man Who Chose Death," is an excellent example of survivalist fiction. Initially a volunteer adult educator, Stapledon became an ardent socialist and a successful author by the age of twenty-four. Though he was not well-known in the United States, Stapledon had a large following in the British science fiction community and was frequently attacked by the FBI and the press. In spite of this, his work found a loyal following among ardent fans and even the Hydra Club, an organization for science fiction writers.

The Zombie Survival Guide

The Zombie Survival Guide is a non-fiction book by Max Brooks. It describes the zombie virus, which reanimates dead bodies and makes them want to eat human flesh. Although the media and government hide the reality of zombie attacks, the average citizen must prepare himself or herself for such an event. In this book, Brooks offers survival techniques for both short and long-term survival.

Max Brooks

The concept of post-apocalyptic apocalypse and survival is an enduring subject, and Max Brooks has a penchant for writing books that evoke this type of thinking. His books are so well-crafted, for example, that they are often on the reading lists of top military and security officials. In fact, his book, The Day After Tomorrow, has been recommended by the former U.S. Naval War College president, and has even lectured at various army bases on the topic.