Read: John Barnes - Directive 51

I hadn't read anything by John Barnes in a few years, but this one was available as a free e-book from the Toronto Library. It's an end-of-civilization apocalyptic book, but stands out for its focus on politics and following through the story with figures from the top of the (crumbling) government, as opposed to most books which focus on the plight of the common person. I liked the different focus - it was still just as gripping and poignant to watch everyday conveniences that we take for granted falling away into oblivion.