Well here they are! My top 5 favorite post-apocalyptic reads of...

Well here they are! My top 5 favorite post-apocalyptic reads of 2013 and 2014. For those of you that enjoy a good apocalyptic thriller these are all unique and compelling in their own right; ranging from viruses and aliens to diving in the sand and massive power failure.

1. The Darwin Elevator by Jason Hough (The Dire Earth Cycle Series)

My favorite read of 2013-2014 is about an alien invasion, surprise, surprise. I’m a sucker for end of the world stories involving our friends from outer space. The Darwin Elevator is a fascinating addition to the genre. The premise is an alien species has dropped a space elevator on Darwin, Australia. Anyone outside the aurora the elevator creates becomes infected with a disease that turns them into zombie-ish creatures. A crew of immune led by the protagonist Skylar must learn the secrets of the elevator and prepare for the second phase of the invasion. This is book one of a three part series.

http://www.amazon.com/Darwin-Elevator-Dire-Earth-Cycle-ebook/dp/B00BABT9VY/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410989605&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=the+darwin+elevator

2. The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey

Normally I’m not a big fan of YA or books told in first person, but ironically, this is exactly why I loved The Fifth Wave. Mr. Yancey did a great job creating compelling characters that I grew very attached to. The premise of the novel is an advanced alien race destroys the human race, wave by wave. In the end, human survivors don’t know friend from foe. It’s chilling and fun. The sequel just came out yesterday.

http://www.amazon.com/5th-Wave-Book-1-ebook/dp/B009VMC7UO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410989417&sr=8-1&keywords=the+fifth+wave

3. Frontier Justice by Arthur T. Bradley (The Survivalist Series)

In the Survivalist series we are introduced to US Marshall Mason Raines. After a deadly virus sweeps the nation he has to learn to adapt to this new world using the only justice he knows—force. Mr. Bradley is known for his expertise in the prepping field and he sprinkles useful bits of information throughout the book. The series consists of four thrilling adventures. Don’t miss this one.

4. Cyberstorm by Matthew Mather

I read this one in early 2013 when it first came out. In Cyberstorm the United States suffers a massive power outage. At first we don’t know who’s behind the attack, which makes this story even more compelling. It’s well told and unique compared to some of the other post-apocalyptic books about EMP’s and Solar Storms shutting down the gird. It’s also being produced into a movie by 20th century Fox. 

http://www.amazon.com/CyberStorm-Matthew-Mather-ebook/dp/B00BT4QRHG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410990040&sr=8-1&keywords=cyberstorm

5. Sand by Hugh Howey

How could I not have a Hugh Howey book on my list? Sand is probably my favorite of everything he’s written to date. I was captivated by the idea of sand diving and exploring a world buried. Great characters and prose that we have come to expect from Mr. Howey line these pages.

http://www.amazon.com/Sand-Omnibus-Hugh-Howey-ebook/dp/B00HSXGYCK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1410990131&sr=8-1&keywords=sand+by+hugh+howey