American War

Set in a dystopian future of 2074, Omar El Akkad’s debut novel imagines a second American Civil War amid a backdrop of a deadly plague and personal loss. The story follows Sarat as she navigates a world of survival, secrets, and conflict, with the hope of ending the war that has torn her country apart. Recognized as a Best Book of the Year by multiple major publications, it offers a thought-provoking look at a possible future where America fights itself.