Our War
by Craig DiLouie
Genre: Dystopian Thriller
A prescient and gripping novel of a second American civil war, and the children caught in the conflict, forced to fight.
Our children are our soldiers.
After his impeachment, the president of the United States refuses to leave office, and the country erupts into a fractured and violent war. Orphaned by the fighting and looking for a home, 10-year-old Hannah Miller joins a citizen militia in a besieged Indianapolis.
In the Free Women militia, Hannah finds a makeshift family. They'll teach her how to survive. They'll give her hope. And they'll show her how to use a gun.
Hannah's older brother, Alex, is a soldier, too. But he's loyal to other side, and has found his place in a militant group of fighters who see themselves as the last bastion of their America. By following their orders, Alex will soon make the ultimate decision behind the trigger.
On the battlefields of America, Hannah and Alex will risk everything for their country, but in the end, they'll fight for the only cause that truly matters - each other.
Critic Reviews
“This may be one of the most important books you’ll read this year. I say that without an ounce of hyperbole… A heart-breaking, terrifying novel which—I desperately hope—will only be a warning, and not someday viewed as prophetic… Highly recommended.” – Cemetery Dance, complete review here
“Our War is a book that I just can’t recommend enough. It’s about love & hate & hope & despair. It’s like some fucked-up funhouse mirror version of America…but a version that is entirely too plausible at this point. This book is gorgeous, haunting, and it feels like an absolutely vital work of fiction right now.” – GrimDark Dad, complete review here
“Where to even start describing this powerful and upsetting book? It feels all too real, as an increasingly factionalized and radicalized America is plunged into a brutal civil war… It’s scarily easy to imagine these events evolving from where we stand today… The writing here is raw and shocking and immediate, and makes for a completely gripping read.” – Bookshelf Fantasies, complete review here
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Our War tells the story of a civil war in the United States,
a war where brother fights against brother or sister against brother. Families
being ripped apart with nowhere left to go but to the front line. Our War tells
the story of a brother and sister who are separated at the beginning of our
story and end up on different sides fighting in the war.
A ten year girl her father and her mother are separated from
her brother Alex when they end up in the middle of a battle. The father is
killed while trying to get his daughter and wife to safety before going back to
look for the brother. Later Hannah watches as her mother is gunned down in the
middle of the street by a sniper.
Ten year old Hannah ends up fighting on one side with the Free
Women militia while her brother Alex fights on the other side for The Liberty
Tree militia. Each believes their cause or reason for fighting is the correct
one.
Hannah is taught to fight and kill with an AK-47along with
other girls her own age. Ten year olds are given bags with C-4explosives inside
and told to go out and kill with it to blow up people with it. I can’t imagine
teaching a child to kill like a solider but if that was the only way for the
child to stay alive then maybe.
Our War is a heart wrenching story of love and hate of only
wanting to do what is right or what you believe to be right of having to choose
between life and death. Our War really hits close to home as it could be our
future if things don’t change soon.
Our War is an intense read with deep emotions of rage, sadness
and even love. Once I started reading it I couldn’t stop I had to keep reading
until I had turned the last page. Our War pulled me in from the first page and
is still hanging on and I predict that it will for a long time to come. Hannah
and Alex will be with me for a long time. My heart is still breaking.
I would recommend Our War to fans of war or dystopia.
Craig DiLouie is an acclaimed American-Canadian author. Formerly a magazine editor and advertising executive, he also works as a journalist and educator covering the North American lighting industry. Craig is a member of the Imaginative Fiction Writers Association, International Thriller Writers and Horror Writers Association. He currently lives in Calgary, Canada with his two wonderful children.
Craig DiLouie is an author of popular thriller, apocalyptic/horror, and sci-fi/fantasy fiction.
In hundreds of reviews, Craig’s novels have been praised for their strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book promises an exciting experience with people you’ll care about in a world that feels real.
At https://craigdilouie.com/, you can find all of Craig’s major works, interviews, and hundreds of interesting blog posts. Be sure to sign up for Craig’s mailing list so you can stay tuned on new releases.
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