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Danny Wright, a high‑school senior and son of a veteran, enlists in the Idaho Army National Guard to follow his father's footsteps. While on duty at a protest in Boise, a stray bullet from his gun sparks a deadly conflict.
The incident draws the attention of federal authorities, leading to a declaration of war on the state of Idaho. As tension escalates, Danny finds himself caught between loyalty to his country, his family's expectations, and the looming threat of civil unrest.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Trent Reedy
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