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In a speculative future, a second American Civil War erupts in 2074, bringing oil outlawed, Louisiana half submerged, and drones overhead. Sarat Chestnut, a six‑year‑old from Louisiana, loses her father and her family seeks refuge in Camp Patience, a displaced‑persons settlement. Inside the camp, not everyone is who they appear, and Sarat is drawn into a clandestine plot that turns her into a deadly instrument of war. The novel follows her growing understanding of her world and the weight of her choices, exploring the ripple effects on family, nation, and future generations.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: War & Military Fiction/War Stories
Authors: Omar El Akkad
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