[Ming the Merciless]

Just finished:

1 second after (post apocalyptic, very realistic scenario seemingly)

I thought it was pretty good. A fast read, nothing fancy just a riveting story. I didn't care too much for some aspects of the telling, but the story was good. Post apocalyptic tale of the USA if it were to be the victim of an EMP terrorist attack. The author's premise (agreed upon by top security experts) is that it wouldn't take more than about 3 nuclear blasts to shut down our whole society as we know it for months or years. He shows how unprepared we are to even live a few days 'off the grid.' This is a must read for anyone who likes apocalyptic / survivalist books. It's really an examination of what would happen if we were hit by serious EMP attack today, told through a personal story of one man's family and town.

I'd grade it out as a solid B, would recommend.

ALso I just read the 1st book in the Mistborn series (Final Empire)

I really liked it. It also was a fast read....I liked the characters...Very interesting twist on a magic system. It is a very good fantasy book, and stands well on its own...You don't really have to read any of the others unless you want to. I think the highlight for me is the very creative new magic system...it is unlike anything I have read before. Very well thought through, and although it has some holes they aren't enough to make you (or at least me) really question it enough to hurt the enjoyment of the story.

A-, Must read for Fantasy Fans

I can recommend those books, along with:

Jordan - wheel of time - Best series I have read
The 1st two books (which should be/ was one book) of Feist's Riftwar saga - Magician APprentice & Master..which is the best fantasy book ever written IMO.