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Divided We Fall by Trent Reedy

Divided We Fall

Divded We Fall Trilogy: Book 1

by Trent Reedy

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  • Jan 2014, 384 pages
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Danny Wright never thought he'd be the man to bring down the United States of America. In fact, he enlisted in the Idaho National Guard because he wanted to serve his country the way his father did. When the Guard is called up on the governor's orders to police a protest in Boise, it seems like a routine crowd-control mission ... but then Danny's gun misfires, spooking the other soldiers and the already fractious crowd, and by the time the smoke clears, twelve people are dead.

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"Starred Review. Though the tech is slightly futuristic, this cautionary tale screams immediacy and urgency, a page-turner that rapidly moves toward a catastrophic cliffhanger. Ages 14–up." - Publishers Weekly

"Strong characters, a fast-paced narrative, and complex questions about what it means to be an American make Reedy's speculative novel a must-read." - School Library Journal

"[Reedy] does a very good job of presenting all sides' opinions, especially through the tweets and news reports that end chapters. This has the dual advantage of giving readers an action-filled story that will also make them think." - Booklist

"Projecting 19th-century nullification crises into a not-so-distant future, Reedy creates a credible military thriller." - Kirkus Reviews

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Trent Reedy Author Biography

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Trent Reedy is the author of Words in the Dust, an extraordinary novel about a courageous girl in Afghanistan who was inspired by a real girl the author had met while serving in the military. This widely acclaimed debut novel received a Christopher Award and was also an Al Roker's Book Club pick on NBC's Today. Born and raised in Iowa, where he taught high school English, Trent Reedy and his wife now live in Spokane, Washington.

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