by John Scalzi
First published 2025
War ravages the land, but the Granger family clings to their remote farmstead, desperate to protect their peaceful way of life. When soldiers arrive at their doorstep, the family faces an impossible choice: fight or flee. As they navigate a landscape of devastation and betrayal, each member is forced to confront their own fears and find the strength to endure. In this gripping tale of resilience, one family's struggle to preserve their humanity becomes a beacon of hope in a collapsing world.
Genres: historical-fiction, war, military-fiction, adventure, action, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, resilience
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
278 pages · Kindle Edition · Tor Books
Content warnings: violence, war