--- product_id: 1796029 title: "INVASION USA (Book 1) - The End of Modern Civilization: The End of Modern Civilization Paperback – August 18, 2012" brand: "t i wade" price: "$46.13" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1796029-invasion-usa-book-1-the-end-of-modern-civilization-end store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # INVASION USA (Book 1) - The End of Modern Civilization: The End of Modern Civilization Paperback – August 18, 2012 **Brand:** t i wade **Price:** $46.13 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** INVASION USA (Book 1) - The End of Modern Civilization: The End of Modern Civilization Paperback – August 18, 2012 by t i wade - **How much does it cost?** $46.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1796029-invasion-usa-book-1-the-end-of-modern-civilization-end) ## Best For - t i wade enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted t i wade brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![INVASION USA (Book 1) - The End of Modern Civilization: The End of Modern Civilization Paperback – August 18, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OTXpx-xEL.jpg) ![INVASION USA (Book 1) - The End of Modern Civilization: The End of Modern Civilization Paperback – August 18, 2012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bcmqN-fGL.jpg) ![INVASION USA (Book 1) - The End of Modern Civilization: The End of Modern Civilization Paperback – August 18, 2012 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gdmnIyOhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ pleasant surprise and enjoyable ride *by J***L on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2012* I've bypassed this book a few times when perusing Amazon because the premise sounded sort of silly, but a long weekend stuck home in bed sick gave me tons of time, so I picked it up, and boy, was I happy I did.The writing style for the back story on the characters, as several other reviewers have mentioned, is a bit tedious, however, don't let this dissuade from purchasing, because the back stories in and of themselves are interesting...it's just that they are less interesting than the "main" storyline!There are some editing errors that could be cleaned up, but these are typos, not incorrect use of the language. In fact the author writes well and very clearly. While some may be put off by the amount of detail, I found most of it interesting and not overly burdensome. I understand the author is from the UK, but he writes American English very well. The only Brit-isms I found were "torch" for flashlight and calling the NYC Subway the "Metro." (it's the Subway!)The story, however, is a rip-roaring adventure of the old school type. I heartily recommend it to anyone who likes vintage planes, (planes of any type really) or techno thrillers of the type that Tom Clancy and Larry Bond used to write. Definitely one of the better self-published books I've read and I've read over a hundred at this point. This is only the second self-pub book (i think) that I've wanted to review.Oh, and I said the premise sounded sort of silly, right? Well you have to suspend disbelief once in a while to have a good time and...what's this? An article on Information-Age's website dated today?"A microchip used by the US military and manufactured in China contains a secret "backdoor" that means it can be shut off or reprogrammed without the user knowing, according to researchers at Cambridge University's Computing Laboratory." Information Age, 5/28/12 (I'm not kidding! This article literally came up on my feed as I'm writing this review) ### ⭐⭐⭐ Good premise, tediously presented *by P***9 on Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2012* I am still in the middle of "Invasion USA (Book 1)," but I thought I'd take a break to make a couple of comments.I first noticed a problem while reading the "Note from the author" that precedes the actual text of the book, which contains the following typo: "The people in this story are all are fictitious..."Through the book itself I have noticed a number of similar errors; commas not used when they are needed, the word "thrust" (as in a jet's output) misspelled as "trust," and the like. Mr. Wade needed a more skilled proofreader. (Hey, it's ingrained in me.)The other thing that bothers me about this book is the tedious, leaden tone of the dialogue. People just don't talk like this. Example: when his character Sally Powers is 14 and seeking a way to make money for flying lessons, she says:"Daddy said that I must find a way to make income to pay for a couple of hours of flying a year before I can get my license. He'll pay for my birthday present flights every year, but I must make any more money if I want to add any more flying hours."It states that Sally was born in 1988, so that means this scene is set in about 2002, yet young Sally talks like it's the 1940s. My version:"Daddy says that I have to find a way to make enough money to pay for any flying I need to do before I get my license. He'll still pay for my birthday present flight every year, but I'm on my own if I want to add more flight time." See the difference? Relax, Mr. Wade, and let your people talk!The other thing, as mentioned in another review, is the tedious amount of detail that he includes, at least in the first half of the book (I'm just a quarter of the way through the book at present). I'm a World War II airplane buff, although it only goes so far as to enjoy reading and watching TV programs about them, but the amount of detail he provides, not only about the planes but the biographies of his characters and other details like the addition that Preston has built onto his hangar, borders on the ridiculous and almost renders the novel into a textbook.In addition, I found myself, at least at this point, utterly unable to connect with characters that could spend $1.5 million on planes simply because they like old warbirds, or $36,000 for ammunition that Preston mentions will be used up in five minutes, or $50-75,000 to refurbish the engines of a DC-3. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I first bought this book in 2012 and added each one as I found *by Q***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023* And in book 4 it shows that Mr Wade wrote more I cannot find, can you help Id like to keep reading the series --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/1796029-invasion-usa-book-1-the-end-of-modern-civilization-end](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1796029-invasion-usa-book-1-the-end-of-modern-civilization-end) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*