One popular author is Stephen King. His works often touch on apocalyptic themes. For example, 'The Stand' is set in a post - apocalyptic world where a plague has wiped out most of humanity. Another is Margaret Atwood. 'Oryx and Crake' is an apocalyptic fantasy that shows a world destroyed by genetic engineering gone wrong. Cormac McCarthy with 'The Road' also fits in this genre. It's a harrowing tale of a father and son's journey in a desolate, post - apocalyptic landscape.
Well, George R. R. Martin has dabbled in apocalyptic - ish themes. Although 'A Song of Ice and Fire' is mainly a high - fantasy series, there are elements that can be considered apocalyptic, like the threat of the White Walkers which could potentially destroy the world. N. K. Jemisin also writes in this vein. Her works often explore worlds in upheaval, which can be related to apocalyptic fantasy. And Paolo Bacigalupi has some works that deal with environmental disasters leading to apocalyptic situations in a more science - fiction - based apocalyptic fantasy.