In the book 'The Last Full Measure' by Trent Reedy, the story follows 17-year-old PFC Daniel Wright as he finds himself entangled in controversy and events spiraling out of control after an Idaho National Guard action ends in tragedy. The narrative delves into the aftermath of the incident, where Daniel struggles to make his voice heard amidst false accusations and political agendas, ultimately leading to a divided nation torn apart by conflict and power struggles. As tensions escalate and danger lurks at every turn, Daniel and his friends navigate treachery and uncertainty, seeking trust and solace in a world fraught with chaos and deception.
Author Trent Reedy's writing style in the 'Divided We Fall' series is praised for its gripping storytelling, lifelike characters, and a plausible post-apocalyptic scenario set in modern-day America. The trilogy explores themes of survival, friendship, betrayal, and the harsh realities of a fractured society where trust is a scarce commodity and political forces manipulate truths for their gain. Readers are taken on an emotional journey through the eyes of Daniel and his companions as they strive to navigate a world on the brink of collapse, facing challenges that test their resilience and convictions.
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The book includes triggers related to war, violence, PTSD, and themes of tyranny and social injustice.
From The Publisher:
In a YA trilogy like no other, Trent Reedy has raised the most primal questions of our national existence: Do we owe our greatest loyalty to our friends? Our state? Our country? Our party? How do we reconcile our individual rights and common needs? What keeps us all united - and what happens if we fall apart?
Now, in this third book, the Second Civil War has come to an end in Idaho. The Feds have taken the fight to other fronts, and Danny and his friends are free of US dominance. But that freedom comes with considerable costs, from Danny's disturbing flashbacks to the war, to the Brotherhood of the White Eagle, whose "security" for Freedom Lake looks more like outright thuggery. After Danny makes a shocking discovery about the Brotherhood's final aims, he and his friends lead a group of townspeople on a dangerous journey across a ravaged Idaho, hoping to build a better society of their own, and fulfill the dreams they had in what once was the United States.
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