Wake of War is a timely account of the lengths those with power will go to preserve it, and the determination of those they exploit to destroy everything in the name of freedom anew. The United States is a crumbling republic. With the government floundering and national outrage growing by the hour, a rebellion has caught fire. The Revolutionary Front, led by Joseph Graham, has taken control of Salt Lake City. Forces will clash, alliances will be shattered, resolve will be tested, and when the dust clears nobody will be able to lie to themselves, or be lied to, again. These eight books reflect a wide array of wars across time and continents, from the American Civil War to the Iraq War. Many war novels focus on World War II, and while there are some WWII stories here, the lens is also focused on other wars. This list of the best books about the perils of war also includes several books that won prizes for their hands-down moving works of war fiction. Featuring a large range of characters, not just generals and soldiers but also widows, wives, refugees, and children, these stories focus on the ripple effects of the grueling machine of war. Through these eight stories, we witness the ways that war leaves everyday lives fraught, homes displaced, and warped by trauma forever.
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