I served in Chicago when it fell.........Things didn't go very well there." Maggie Hunter "5 Years After" The second book of the 5 Years After series is a flash back to Maggie's shattered past. 5 Years After strives to be more than just apocalyptic fiction. The series has earned praise as a not so subtle allegory of our times with unforgettable characters. KSPK Colorado puts it simply: "You will believe. "