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04/20/2017 12:01 AM

American War by Omar El Akkad


Sarat is the ultimate rebel, loyal and dedicated to the Southern territories in the U.S. Second Civil War. Set just 60 years in the future, the North and the South battle over outlawed oil. From caretaker of the family after the slaughter of their refugee camp, to prisoner of war, and finally, martyr, Sarat is a Southern rebel soldier through and through. The idea that this extraordinary—and plausible!—debut novel is set only 60 years in the future is terrifying.

Liz, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison