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Battle Hymn

Book 3 in the series:America Rising

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'Battle Hymn' in the series 'America Rising' by William C. Dietz is a fast-paced story set during America's second civil war, focusing on a father and daughter on opposite sides of the conflict. The narrative is filled with descriptive battle action that immerses the reader in the war-torn world, while exploring themes of loyalty, survival, and the consequences of war. The author skillfully weaves a tale of intense military fiction, showcasing the complexities of familial relationships amidst the backdrop of a divided nation.

The Union, led by President Sloan and Robin's team, faces a new threat as General MacIntyre puts a bounty on Robin's head. Despite the odds stacked against them, the characters come alive through vivid battle scenes and well-developed relationships, drawing readers into the heart of the action. William C. Dietz masterfully builds tension over the trilogy, culminating in a climactic showdown that will decide the fate of the American people and the future of the nation.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with relatable qualities that evoke empathy for their struggles and conflicts.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging with vivid battle descriptions, effectively blending military detail with compelling storytelling.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a second American Civil War, focusing on personal familial conflicts, the changing tides of battle, and the emotional toll of war.

Setting:

The setting is a modern, dystopian America embroiled in a second civil war, with strategic battles and societal turmoil.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally fast-moving and action-packed, though some readers felt the ending was a bit rushed.

Notes:

William C. Dietz is known for blending military knowledge with storytelling.
The 'America Rising' series explores a second American Civil War.
The series includes three books: Into the Guns, Seek and Destroy, and Battle Hymn.
The story features characters like Major Robin MacIntyre, who commands a Stryker armored unit.
Dietz's portrayal of war shows its tragedy and hardship, particularly family conflicts.
The Confederate side in the war enlists Mexican troops for support against the Union.
Readers appreciate Dietz's character development and vivid battle scenes.
The narrative is told from two perspectives: a female unit leader and a man who becomes President.
The series includes elements of corporate power threatening the future USA.
The finale, Battle Hymn, ties together previous events in a compelling way.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Triggers include themes of war, violence, and family loss, which may be distressing to some readers.

From The Publisher:

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Legion of the Damned novels comes the final novel in a post apocalyptic military science fiction trilogy about a nation wracked by a civil war. As people fight to survive the aftereffects of more than a dozen meteor strikes, a group of wealthy individuals conspires to rebuild the United States as a corporate entity called the New Confederacy, where the bottom line is law. As a second civil war rages, with families fighting against families on opposite sides, Union president Samuel T. Sloan battles to keep the country whole. After the fateful battle with her sister, the New Confederacy places a price on Union Army captain Robin "Mac" Macintyre's head, causing bounty hunters to try to kill her. Mac will do all that she can to help Sloan reunify the country by reclaiming a strategic oil reserve in the heart of Confederate territory, and freeing hundreds of Union prisoners of war from appalling conditions in Mexico. But, to truly have peace, they will have to take down the New Confederacy's leadership-and that includes Mac's father, General Bo Macintyre.

 
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