Charlie is the protagonist of Walt Browning’s Charlie’s Requiem series. A young nurse living in Central Florida, Charlie’s world is turned upside down when an electromagnetic pulse wipes out modern technology and plunges the region into chaos.
Over five books, Charlie transforms from an ordinary person caught in an extraordinary disaster into a resourceful survivor and leader. The series, set in A. American’s Going Home universe, follows her as she navigates the collapse of infrastructure, fights for scarce resources, and confronts increasingly dangerous threats from other survivors. The series ran from 2015 to 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Charlie in Charlie's Requiem?
Charlie is a young nurse living in Central Florida when an electromagnetic pulse destroys modern technology. Over the course of five books, she grows from a frightened survivor into a capable leader fighting to protect her community.
How many books feature Charlie?
Charlie appears in five books in the Charlie’s Requiem series, from Charlie’s Requiem (2015) through Contagion (2023).
What universe is Charlie's Requiem set in?
Charlie’s Requiem is set in A. American’s Going Home universe. It shares the same post-EMP apocalypse setting but follows Charlie through her own storyline in Central Florida.