Wake of War, Zac Topping
Wake of War, Zac Topping
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Wake of War
A Novel

Author: Zac Topping

Narrator: Roger Wayne, Sophie Amoss

Unabridged: 8 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/19/2022


Synopsis

Zac Topping's breathtaking near-future thriller, 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 win back their freedom.

It's 2037, and the United States government is on the brink of collapse amid rebel uprisings and aggressive political maneuvering turning the country into an active war zone.

In a nation where opportunity is sequestered behind doors open only to the privileged, joining the Army seemed like James Trent’s best option. He just never thought he’d actually see combat. Now Trent finds himself on the front lines of a second American Civil War, fighting for a cause he’s not sure he even believes in. The last thing he wanted was to spend his days breaking down doors and chasing after fellow Americans—rebels or not.

Retribution is the only thing driving Sam Cross, and her sharpshooting skills have made her invaluable to the rebel efforts tearing their way across the Midwest. With every successful mission, she's reminded that she's enacting real change, but that hasn't made pulling the trigger any easier. And with each step she takes into the heart of the war effort, she can't help but wonder if there isn't another way.

When these opposing forces clash, alliances are shattered, resolve is tested, and when the dust clears, the only certainty is that the country and its fighting forces will never be the same.

A Macmillan Audio production from Forge Books

About Zac Topping

ZAC TOPPING grew up in Eastern Connecticut and discovered a passion for writing early in life. He is a veteran of the United States Army and has served two tours in Iraq, and is the author of the critically acclaimed novel, Wake of War. He lives with his wife and dog in a quiet farm town and currently works as a career firefighter.


Reviews

Goodreads review by J.T. on September 05, 2022

Wake of War is chilling and deeply humane. An anti-war novel in the tradition of ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT and THE FOREVER WAR, this book draws from the the author's own experiences as a soldier to depict an imagined future American civil-war in the late 21st century that parallels American int......more

Goodreads review by Andy on May 04, 2022

Obligatory: I received a review copy of this book from Goodreads and the publisher, Forge by way of Tom Doherty Associates. Thanks, y’all! In 2037 - and do not mistake this for any kind of science-fiction tale - the United States is undergoing, if not a full-on civil war, at least a massive insurrect......more

Goodreads review by Kelly {SpaceOnTheBookcase] on June 12, 2022

Thank you to author, Zac Topping, publisher, Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for an advanced audiobook to review. Wake of War is a uniquely written novel that I instantly fell in love listening to. In a dystopian United States, where Salt Lake City is a major battleground the author, Zac Topping, tran......more

Goodreads review by Jamele (BookswithJams) on November 14, 2022

This is a military thriller set in the United States in the near future, which has basically fallen apart and is at war with a rebellion republic. It starts off with a bang and is fast paced throughout, which is what you’d expect from these types of books. This is not one I would normally pick up, a......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on May 29, 2023

Ok. Did I like this book? It was not the best book by any means, but it was not the worst book either. I found that the characters were not fully developed, but I don’t think that was the point. This book is what I call filler. Not high lit and you are not going to walk away with a new meaning of li......more