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Books > Fiction > Genre fiction > War fiction
Tom Greenlee, the CEO of Ameribank and the leader of a forty-member
secret group called the National Association for Preserving White
America, believes the country is self-destructing. He preaches that
the white middle and upper classes of the country are finding their
wealth stripped away, their beliefs trampled, their culture spat
upon, and their lives threatened by people of color. He and his
group of "protectors" desire to carve out an independent nation of
their own. As a fragmented and polarized society, Americans begin
to feed on each other until they become a target for attacks by
both internal and external enemies. A strike on Houston's Reliant
Stadium kills and maims thousands of citizens. It's being touted as
a scheme concocted by the CIA to keep the U.S. fighting in the
Middle East. Minutemen vigilantes massacre a group of migrant
workers and their families in order to intimidate others from
entering the country. Dan Louder, New York City's first black
mayor, survives an assassination attempt. The New York Stock
Exchange closes its doors. While the country teeters on the edge of
destruction, the citizens of the U.S. must prepare themselves to
live a very different existence in the future.
If you were moved by The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
or The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe, this book is for
you. A searing page-turner of hope, family secrets and a love to
defy all odds from bestselling Kelly Rimmer, inspired by the
author's family history. 'Fans of The Nightingale and Lilac Girls
will adore The Things We Cannot Say' Pam Jenoff 'Simply amazing
book, so moving I couldn't put it down. A book that will remain in
my heart for many years to come *****' A reader 'Captivating. I am
in awe of this story *****' A reader 'I have never ever been so
deeply moved by a book...the most amazing love story of hope and
survival during the Nazi occupation of Poland... i just didn't want
it to end *****' A reader It begins with the discovery of a
tattered photo, a letter and a tiny leather shoe... World War Two,
Poland. Alina and Tomasz are childhood sweethearts. The night
before he leaves for college, Tomasz proposes marriage. But when
their village falls to the Nazis, Alina doesn't know if Tomasz is
alive or dead. 2019. Life changed beyond recognition for Alice when
her son, Eddie, was born with autism spectrum disorder. She must do
everything to support him, but at what cost to her family? When her
cherished grandmother is hospitalised, a hidden box of mementoes
reveals a tattered photo of a young man, a tiny leather shoe and a
letter. Her grandmother begs Alice to return to Poland to see what
became of those she held dearest. In Poland, separated from her
family, Alice begins to uncover the story her grandmother is so
desperate to tell, and discovers a love that bloomed in the winter
of 1942. As a painful family history comes to light, will the
struggles of the past and present finally reach a heartbreaking
resolution? 'Alina and Tomasz's story is one of bravery,
resilience, and the lengths we will go to for the ones we love'
Sally Hepworth More praise for the heart-tugging novels of Kelly
Rimmer 'Kelly Rimmer serves up a heart-pounding dilemma for fans of
Jodi Picoult' Marie Claire 'A heartbreaking story... Her characters
are captivating' Daily Telegraph 'Kelly Rimmer tears at the
heartstrings' Herald Sun
The first work of fiction by a President of the United States -- a
sweeping novel of the American South and the War of Independence
In his ambitious and deeply rewarding novel, Jimmy Carter brings
to life the Revolutionary War as it was fought in the Deep South;
it is a saga that will change the way we think about the conflict.
He reminds us that much of the fight for independence took place in
that region and that it was a struggle of both great and small
battles and of terrible brutality, with neighbor turned against
neighbor, the Indians' support sought by both sides, and no quarter
asked or given. "The Hornet's Nest" follows a cast of characters
and their loved ones on both sides of this violent conflict --
including some who are based on the author's ancestors.
At the heart of the story is Ethan Pratt, who in 1766 moves with
his wife, Epsey, from Philadelphia to North Carolina and then to
Georgia in 1771, in the company of Quakers. On their homesteads in
Georgia, Ethan and his wife form a friendship with neighbors
Kindred Morris and his wife, Mavis. Through Kindred and his young
Indian friend Newota, Ethan learns about the frontier and the
Native American tribes who are being continually pressed farther
inland by settlers. As the eight-year war develops, Ethan and
Kindred find themselves in life-and-death combat with oppos- ing
forces.
With its moving love story, vivid action, and the suspense of a
war fought with increasing ferocity and stealth, "The Hornet's
Nest" is historical fiction at its best, in the tradition of such
major classics as "The Last of the Mohicans."
If you like military humor, you will enjoy reading about the antics
of bored but resourceful sailors all but stranded on an obscure
South Pacific island with no means of recreation except for what
they invented on their own-an illegal still, a hidden saloon and
bordello. A deal made with the boss of the island, Chief Omoka, a
rascal in his own right, assures the secrecy of the endeavor. We
see a final resolution to the long, lingering feud between the
ship's captain, Commander Hewett, and his superior, Admiral
Crabbett, who for years played one-upmanship games with his junior
officer. And you will be kept guessing what the main character, the
Kushmaker, is up to. He's a specialist who dupes the entire navy
staff with his secret invention that is intended to astound the
officials and dignitaries by its uniqueness. Anyone with a humorous
outlook and who enjoys leisurely reading will surely enjoy this
book.
Winner of the John Esten Cook Literary Award for Best Work in
Southern Fiction In 1864 Wake is at the helm of a schooner, the St.
James, searching for deserters in the Dry Tortugas and off the
coast of Mexico. ?If you're a fan of nineteenth-century naval
history and/or the Civil War, this is a book for you. If not, this
book could make you one.? ? The Historical Novel Review
Dave and his buddies are on their way home from the war. They look
forward to civilian life, but have reservations. How will they be
treated? Will they be accepted? Upon landing, they are greeted by
protesters who are very antagonistic to them because they are
soldiers. Each goes his own way with experiences both good and bad.
Their reintegration back into civilian life proves to be anything
but easy, each one facing similar obstacles. It proves to be a long
process, one that not everyone can overcome. Dave drives
cross-country to get home and ends up with a companion he didn't
expect. Pete wonders if his parents will accept him now that he is
crippled and has to walk with crutches. Joe goes with Pete and
tries to encourage him, all the while wondering what his homecoming
will be like. All three have memories and nightmares to deal with.
How well will they succeed? This book is about the heroes, and
victims, of the horrific situations forced upon them and the
results of how they deal with them. Their characters are fiction
but their flashbacks are real, and each one has a tremendous price
to pay for their service.
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