Zac Topping's Wake of War explores the extremes those in power will go to maintain control, juxtaposed with the fierce resolve of the oppressed fighting for freedom. In a crumbling United States, where the dollar's value plummets and government instability fuels public outrage, a rebellion ignites. The Revolutionary Front, led by Joseph Graham, seizes Salt Lake City. James Trent, seeking opportunity in the Army, finds himself on the front lines, grappling with the moral implications of his actions. As he witnesses the destruction of innocent lives, he questions the very cause he is fighting for. Meanwhile, Sam Cross, whose parents were killed by American soldiers, is driven by a desire for revenge. Now fifteen, she becomes Joseph Graham’s secret weapon, known as the Reaper in the Valley, but she knows that retribution comes at a steep price. As conflict erupts in Salt Lake City, loyalties will be tested, and the harsh realities of war will force everyone to confront their truths. In the aftermath, the characters will face the consequences of their choices, revealing the complexities of justice and the cost of freedom.
