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'Afterwar' by Lilith Saintcrow is a chilling tale set in a near-future dystopian America where a civil war has torn the country apart. The story follows the main character, Lara, who has endured unimaginable suffering in concentration camps run by the autocratic regime. She is rescued by a group called Swann's Raiders, a ragtag militia on a mission to apprehend war criminals. The narrative delves into themes of trauma, resilience, and the capacity for both evil and compassion in humanity. The writing style is stark and brutal, immersing readers in a harrowing world where the line between good and evil is blurred.
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Content warnings include graphic depictions of violence, sexual abuse, trauma from a concentration camp setting, and themes of political oppression.
From The Publisher:
America has been devastated by a second civil war.
The people have spent years divided, fighting their fellow patriots. Now, as the regime crumbles and the bloody conflict draws to a close, the work of rebuilding begins.
One lonely crew, bonded under fire in the darkest days of battle, must complete one last mission: to secure a war criminal whose secrets could destroy the fragile peace that has just begun to form.
Bestselling author Lilith Saintcrow presents a timely and all-too-realistic glimpse of a future that we hope never comes to pass.
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