What can I say? I liked it a lot. If you've enjoyed any of Ann's other work, you'll like it a lot, too.

Check C-Spot Reviews for a more complete review. I'm heading there now to write it. ( )

It's been a while since I read the first book in the series, so I had to reacquaint myself with Maddie, Syd, David, Michael, and the others by skimming through [b:Jericho|12594758|Jericho|Ann McMan|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1315809882s/12594758.jpg|17609725]. Aftermath is a good "peek at what happens between the pages" of Jericho, but it's not on the same level as the original story. The blurb pretty much sums up what to expect with Aftermath, so I'll go the 'ole two likes and a wish route with my review. Like #1: The Storm - Even though it was only a chapter long, the realistic build-up of the storm was a gripping, page-turning series of events. Mother Nature has a way of raising Cain, which caused me to fear the worst for a few of Jericho's likeable, well-known citizens. Like #2: Deb Carson and her brand new, fire engine red Camaro - Yep, I feel ya Debs! I'm a sucker for classic muscle cars. I'd be thoroughly pissed if I knew that the neighbors in my small town were harboring parts of my beloved car; it's ungodly—Food Bonanza and Bixby Bowladrome be damned. Wish: Character development - With the exception of Roma Jean, there isn't much character/relationship development with this story. Sure, emotions are there (tears were shed and tempers were lost), but something is missing. Perhaps it's because of Henry. There wasn't enough…I don't know…substance to chew on when it came to him. Simply put, I just couldn't connect with him nor the circumstances surrounding his situation. ( )