--- product_id: 17441753 title: "The Rule of Three" brand: "eric walters" price: "£11.80" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17441753-the-rule-of-three store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # The Rule of Three **Brand:** eric walters **Price:** £11.80 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Rule of Three by eric walters - **How much does it cost?** £11.80 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17441753-the-rule-of-three) ## Best For - eric walters enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted eric walters brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Rule of Three (The Rule of Three, 1) ## Images ![The Rule of Three - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QKr3+KIbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting PA, Great Characters *by O***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014* When the power goes out for a few days, we get a real taste for how dependent we are on our technology, but if all technology crashed... and there was no end in sight? Then we would really witness just how thin our veneer of civilization truly is. In Eric Walters' The Rule of Three, suburban America gets a makeover it never asked for.When Adam's school releases the students after a power failure, he hops into his old jalopy to pick up his kid brother and sister. It starts right up (which is a miracle), but as he scans around the parking lot, he sees a lot of cars that won't start. In fact, all the new, computerized cars are completely dead. When he gets home, he is surprised to find the entire neighborhood without any power- even cellphones, laptops, cars, etc. that should run in a blackout are down. When his neighbor, Herb, comes to his house, he is skeptical of Herb's need for an emergency trip to the pool store... especially since Herb doesn't even have a pool! Quickly, however, Herb's decision to stockpile chlorine tablets becomes the start of a whole new way of living: pure survival.As the local police captain, Adam's mother has a lot more responsibility on her shoulders than the rest of the neighborhood, but her trust in Herb, even if she doesn't fully know the extent of his involvement in the government before his retirement, gives her the opportunity to take care of her precinct knowing her kids are safe at home. Herb knows things are going to get ugly, though. And fast. When he starts sharing more and more of his useful knowledge about how to protect themselves and prepare for longterm survival, not everyone is comfortable with his decisions. What they can't deny, however, is just how different their world has become. And in a ruthless world like this, there are tough decisions to be made if anyone is going to survive.I read a couple of reviews of this book after I finished it, and I was actually surprised so many people thought it was so derivative. Yes, I mean, we can't deny the deluge of disaster books out there anymore than we can deny the existence of a bazillion supernatural tales on the shelves, but still, I thought this was a really good book with some key surprises that made it even better than I originally thought it was going to be. For instance, Herb is your typical ex-"Black Ops" (or so they assume- he never tells!) government retiree who just happens to know how to survive a disaster. Convenient? Yep. Stereotypical? You would think so, but there is more to Herb than meets the eye. Instead, he is actually very keen on negotiations and finding ways to defuse the situation in a way that is mutually beneficial for everyone. In addition, he is willing to admit his notions might not be the best way. Even though he knows survival, he is willing to admit the cold heartless reality of their new world can truly be mitigated by friendship and a sense of community. And all that comes from his time with Adam. Usually you have the youngster learn from the old, wise man, but here we really see a shift in who Herb is as well, and that is pretty unique.I actually really enjoyed this story of the new apocalypse and survival, but there were some obvious plot holes that weren't fully explored. I did a little research and realized there is going to be a sequel, so I am looking forward to the caulk that takes care of these holes (like Adam's dad). Still, the story itself is pretty good in a league of many of its kind. Adam is an interesting kid who transitions just enough while not losing the type of person he was before the disaster, and Herb is a fascinating character. Since the story ends in a way that leaves you hanging and a little perturbed, I am grateful for the upcoming sequel! Adam and Herb's story isn't over, and I can't wait to see where this technology-less world takes them! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Like the walking dead, but more realistic. *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023* After reading this myself I’ll definitely be putting it on my pre teens reading list. Eric Walters, you have a good way of putting a mob mentality spin into a book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Wow *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2021* I picked up the first book at my school library and was instantly hooked. Instantly hooked to the story line, but most importantly the characters. I read the whole series in about a week, more than I’ve read in a while. This series is one of hope, one of passion, and fighting for a better future. If there is one thing I can learn from this series it is this: even when the lights go off and the power goes out, there will always be good people, good people and hope. Hope for today, hope for tomorrow and hope for whatever else there is to come. I strongly suggest anyone looking for a good book that rarely has a dull moment to read this immediately. --- ## 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.co.uk/products/17441753-the-rule-of-three](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/17441753-the-rule-of-three) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*