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War Book Summaries

The Immortal Words
by Jeff Wheeler • 2020
When immortal dragons enslave the world, a phoenix-chosen outcast must die to set it free.
4.29
4k+
The Immortal Words Summary
The Immortal Words
When immortal dragons enslave the world, a phoenix-chosen outcast must die to set it free.
by Jeff Wheeler 2020 341 pages
4.29
4k+ ratings
A Dance of Chaos
by David Dalglish • 2015
Returning home, a vigilante finds his city rigged with magical bombs by a merciless elf.
4.23
2k+
A Dance of Chaos Summary
A Dance of Chaos
Returning home, a vigilante finds his city rigged with magical bombs by a merciless elf.
by David Dalglish 2015 480 pages
4.23
2k+ ratings
Firebrand
by Kristen Britain • 2017
Scarred and grieving, a knight returns to find her king stolen and winter wearing his face.
4.31
6k+
Firebrand Summary
Firebrand
Scarred and grieving, a knight returns to find her king stolen and winter wearing his face.
by Kristen Britain 2017 784 pages
4.31
6k+ ratings
A Search for Starlight
by James Maxwell • 2021
A mystic and her warrior lover enter alien territory to halt a war of extinction.
4.34
4k+
A Search for Starlight Summary
A Search for Starlight
A mystic and her warrior lover enter alien territory to halt a war of extinction.
by James Maxwell 2021 331 pages
4.34
4k+ ratings
One Second After
by William R. Forstchen • 2009
An EMP erases civilization. A widowed professor must keep his daughters alive as his town starves.
3.98
76k+
One Second After Summary
One Second After
An EMP erases civilization. A widowed professor must keep his daughters alive as his town starves.
by William R. Forstchen 2009 352 pages
3.98
76k+ ratings
Questa sera è già domani
by Lia Levi • 2018
A Jewish boy in 1930s Genoa discovers that being exceptional cannot protect him from history.
3.51
457
Questa sera è già domani Summary
Questa sera è già domani
A Jewish boy in 1930s Genoa discovers that being exceptional cannot protect him from history.
by Lia Levi 2018 224 pages
3.51
457 ratings
The Warrior Queen
by E.P. Bali • 2022
Drained of magic and hunted by her feral mate, a queen must reclaim her demon-occupied kingdom.
4.11
2k+
The Warrior Queen Summary
The Warrior Queen
Drained of magic and hunted by her feral mate, a queen must reclaim her demon-occupied kingdom.
by E.P. Bali 2022 384 pages
4.11
2k+ ratings
The Devil's Chessboard
by David Talbot • 2015
He built the CIA. Kennedy fired him. Then he led the cover-up of Kennedy's murder.
4.35
8k+
The Devil's Chessboard Summary
The Devil's Chessboard
He built the CIA. Kennedy fired him. Then he led the cover-up of Kennedy's murder.
by David Talbot 2015 704 pages
4.35
8k+ ratings
Dragons of Winter Night
by Margaret Weis • 1985
Scattered across a dragon-scorched world, heroes hunt legendary weapons as winter and war close in.
4.15
55k+
Dragons of Winter Night Summary
Dragons of Winter Night
Scattered across a dragon-scorched world, heroes hunt legendary weapons as winter and war close in.
by Margaret Weis 1985 358 pages
4.15
55k+ ratings
1916
by Morgan Llywelyn • 1998
Haunted by the Titanic, a young Irishman comes home to join a poet's doomed rebellion.
4.08
4k+
1916 Summary
1916
Haunted by the Titanic, a young Irishman comes home to join a poet's doomed rebellion.
by Morgan Llywelyn 1998 576 pages
4.08
4k+ ratings
The Poisoner's Enemy
by Jeff Wheeler • 2018
A midwife's daughter, forged into a poisoner and spy, must decide whose crown she will save.
4.52
5k+
The Poisoner's Enemy Summary
The Poisoner's Enemy
A midwife's daughter, forged into a poisoner and spy, must decide whose crown she will save.
by Jeff Wheeler 2018 312 pages
4.52
5k+ ratings
Memento
by Amie Kaufman • 2020
A grieving neurogrammer teaches a warship's AI about morality; it learns the trolley problem.
4.29
8k+
Memento Summary
Memento
A grieving neurogrammer teaches a warship's AI about morality; it learns the trolley problem.
by Amie Kaufman 2020 84 pages
4.29
8k+ ratings
Can Ireland Be One?
by Malachi O'Doherty • 2022
Before Ireland can unite, it must agree what being Irish means. It doesn't.
3.84
76
Can Ireland Be One? Summary
Can Ireland Be One?
Before Ireland can unite, it must agree what being Irish means. It doesn't.
by Malachi O'Doherty 2022 276 pages
3.84
76 ratings
Enemigos de Esparta
by Sebastián Roa • 2018
His lover enslaved, a half-Greek mercenary fights Thebes's war against Sparta to bring her home.
4.27
185
Enemigos de Esparta Summary
Enemigos de Esparta
His lover enslaved, a half-Greek mercenary fights Thebes's war against Sparta to bring her home.
by Sebastián Roa 2018 592 pages
4.27
185 ratings
The South Was Right!
by James Ronald Kennedy • 1991
The South legally seceded. The North invaded for economic gain. The rest is propaganda.
3.93
482
The South Was Right! Summary
The South Was Right!
The South legally seceded. The North invaded for economic gain. The rest is propaganda.
by James Ronald Kennedy 1991 431 pages
3.93
482 ratings
The Odessa File
by Frederick Forsyth • 1972
A reporter follows a suicide's diary into a secret SS network that hides war criminals from justice.
4.14
64k+
The Odessa File Summary
The Odessa File
A reporter follows a suicide's diary into a secret SS network that hides war criminals from justice.
by Frederick Forsyth 1972 334 pages
4.14
64k+ ratings
The Fifth Domain
by Richard A. Clarke • 2019
A new battlefield has emerged online. Defense is up to companies and individuals not just government
4.02
500+
The Fifth Domain Summary
The Fifth Domain
A new battlefield has emerged online. Defense is up to companies and individuals not just government
by Richard A. Clarke 2019 352 pages
4.02
500+ ratings
Adriatic
by Robert D. Kaplan • 2022
Where empires and religions mixed for centuries, Europe's post-national future is already written.
3.61
500+
Adriatic Summary
Adriatic
Where empires and religions mixed for centuries, Europe's post-national future is already written.
by Robert D. Kaplan 2022 368 pages
3.61
500+ ratings
Escape from Rome
by Walter Scheidel • 2019
China kept rebuilding its empire. Europe never rebuilt Rome. That difference changed everything.
4.05
482
Escape from Rome Summary
Escape from Rome
China kept rebuilding its empire. Europe never rebuilt Rome. That difference changed everything.
by Walter Scheidel 2019 670 pages
4.05
482 ratings
Shadow Knights
by Jennifer Anne Davis • 2019
A spy forced to marry a prince falls for the one man she was sent to betray.
4.21
1k+
Shadow Knights Summary
Shadow Knights
A spy forced to marry a prince falls for the one man she was sent to betray.
by Jennifer Anne Davis 2019 249 pages
4.21
1k+ ratings
A Thousand Recipes for Revenge
by Beth Cato • 2023
A chef tastes agony in every magical meal. A princess just tasted death in her wine.
3.87
5k+
A Thousand Recipes for Revenge Summary
A Thousand Recipes for Revenge
A chef tastes agony in every magical meal. A princess just tasted death in her wine.
by Beth Cato 2023 406 pages
3.87
5k+ ratings
Silverkin
by Jeff Wheeler • 2004
Rescued from captivity, a Shae discovers the magic to save his world demands his life.
4.34
2k+
Silverkin Summary
Silverkin
Rescued from captivity, a Shae discovers the magic to save his world demands his life.
by Jeff Wheeler 2004 354 pages
4.34
2k+ ratings
The Path of the Storm
by James Maxwell • 2013
His son poisoned, a war hero crosses uncharted seas as an ancient enemy raises the dead.
4.26
9k+
The Path of the Storm Summary
The Path of the Storm
His son poisoned, a war hero crosses uncharted seas as an ancient enemy raises the dead.
by James Maxwell 2013 496 pages
4.26
9k+ ratings
Arguably
by Christopher Hitchens • 2011
Tyranny, religion, empire, sentimentality: what remains after clarity and history have their say.
4.20
9k+
Arguably Summary
Arguably
Tyranny, religion, empire, sentimentality: what remains after clarity and history have their say.
by Christopher Hitchens 2011 816 pages
4.20
9k+ ratings
War of Mist
by Helen Scheuerer • 2019
A mind-whisperer and three hidden heirs wage war on a queen whose magic blooms from death.
4.34
3k+
War of Mist Summary
War of Mist
A mind-whisperer and three hidden heirs wage war on a queen whose magic blooms from death.
by Helen Scheuerer 2019 519 pages
4.34
3k+ ratings
Warrior's Ransom
by Jeff Wheeler • 2021
His king imprisoned the woman he loves. A magic-blessed knight must serve him anyway.
4.53
7k+
Warrior's Ransom Summary
Warrior's Ransom
His king imprisoned the woman he loves. A magic-blessed knight must serve him anyway.
by Jeff Wheeler 2021 408 pages
4.53
7k+ ratings
Darien
by C.F. Iggulden • 2017
A hunter's bargain, a golem's secret, and a woman's rage collide in Darien's fall to fire and iron.
3.88
4k+
Darien Summary
Darien
A hunter's bargain, a golem's secret, and a woman's rage collide in Darien's fall to fire and iron.
by C.F. Iggulden 2017 352 pages
3.88
4k+ ratings
Worth Dying For
by Tim Marshall • 2016
How a colored cloth acquired the power to start wars, unite strangers, and terrify millions.
3.65
6k+
Worth Dying For Summary
Worth Dying For
How a colored cloth acquired the power to start wars, unite strangers, and terrify millions.
by Tim Marshall 2016 266 pages
3.65
6k+ ratings
Science of Coercion
by Christopher Simpson • 1994
Communication studies was secretly built by the Pentagon as a weapon, not a discipline.
4.11
89
Science of Coercion Summary
Science of Coercion
Communication studies was secretly built by the Pentagon as a weapon, not a discipline.
by Christopher Simpson 1994 224 pages
4.11
89 ratings
The Queen of Traitors
by Laura Thalassa • 2016
A queen without a country marries the enemy king. His court will kill before accepting peace.
4.01
13k+
The Queen of Traitors Summary
The Queen of Traitors
A queen without a country marries the enemy king. His court will kill before accepting peace.
by Laura Thalassa 2016 348 pages
4.01
13k+ ratings
Smoke and Ashes
by Amitav Ghosh • 2024
Tea made Britain rich. Opium kept it that way. The flower never stopped collecting.
4.04
1k+
Smoke and Ashes Summary
Smoke and Ashes
Tea made Britain rich. Opium kept it that way. The flower never stopped collecting.
by Amitav Ghosh 2024 417 pages
4.04
1k+ ratings
A Game of Thrones / A Clash of Kings / A Storm of Swords / A Feast for Crows
by George R.R. Martin • 2011
Summoned south, a northern family fights for the crown while the dead walk beyond the Wall.
4.63
48k+
A Game of Thrones / A Clash of Kings / A Storm of Swords / A Feast for Crows Summary
A Game of Thrones / A Clash of Kings / A Storm of Swords / A Feast for Crows
Summoned south, a northern family fights for the crown while the dead walk beyond the Wall.
by George R.R. Martin 2011 3936 pages
4.63
48k+ ratings
Storm of Iron
by Graham McNeill • 2002
The Iron Warriors besiege an Imperial citadel for the gene-seed beneath it. One guardsman resists.
4.13
2k+
Storm of Iron Summary
Storm of Iron
The Iron Warriors besiege an Imperial citadel for the gene-seed beneath it. One guardsman resists.
by Graham McNeill 2002 288 pages
4.13
2k+ ratings
Warprize
by Elizabeth Vaughan • 2005
Given as warprize to an enemy warlord, a healer braces for chains and finds only honor.
3.96
20k+
Warprize Summary
Warprize
Given as warprize to an enemy warlord, a healer braces for chains and finds only honor.
by Elizabeth Vaughan 2005 336 pages
3.96
20k+ ratings
Long Live the Beautiful Hearts
by Emma Scott • 2018
She loved her boyfriend's letters. His best friend, now paralyzed, wrote every word.
4.35
13k+
Long Live the Beautiful Hearts Summary
Long Live the Beautiful Hearts
She loved her boyfriend's letters. His best friend, now paralyzed, wrote every word.
by Emma Scott 2018 286 pages
4.35
13k+ ratings
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume I
by Edward Gibbon • 1776
What undid Rome: a bought army, a mad emperor, and a religion that rejected earthly power.
4.17
3k+
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume I Summary
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Volume I
What undid Rome: a bought army, a mad emperor, and a religion that rejected earthly power.
by Edward Gibbon 1776 1114 pages
4.17
3k+ ratings
Shadow of the Xel'Naga
by Gabriel Mesta • 2001
An alien artifact awakens on a remote colony, and three warring species converge to claim it.
3.40
1k+
Shadow of the Xel'Naga Summary
Shadow of the Xel'Naga
An alien artifact awakens on a remote colony, and three warring species converge to claim it.
by Gabriel Mesta 2001 272 pages
3.40
1k+ ratings
Flight of the Shirán
by R.K. Lander • 2023
A reborn warlord without a past must unleash his dragon form to destroy a soul-stealing god.
4.65
201
Flight of the Shirán Summary
Flight of the Shirán
A reborn warlord without a past must unleash his dragon form to destroy a soul-stealing god.
by R.K. Lander 2023 430 pages
4.65
201 ratings
The Custom of the Army
by Diana Gabaldon • 2010
A London scandal forces a British officer to Canada to witness a court-martial built on secrets.
4.03
11k+
The Custom of the Army Summary
The Custom of the Army
A London scandal forces a British officer to Canada to witness a court-martial built on secrets.
by Diana Gabaldon 2010 76 pages
4.03
11k+ ratings
A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders
by Jonn Elledge • 2024
Guesses, grudges, and a pope: 47 borders that explain why the map looks this way.
3.95
3k+
A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders Summary
A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders
Guesses, grudges, and a pope: 47 borders that explain why the map looks this way.
by Jonn Elledge 2024 368 pages
3.95
3k+ ratings
Home of the Hunted
by A.E. Rayne • 2024
Warrior queen Jael races home to a siege, only to find dark magic turning allies into enemies.
4.68
500+
Home of the Hunted Summary
Home of the Hunted
Warrior queen Jael races home to a siege, only to find dark magic turning allies into enemies.
by A.E. Rayne 2024 666 pages
4.68
500+ ratings
Path of a Novice
by R.K. Lander • 2017
A half-blood elf enters warrior training, unaware his secret parentage could reshape a kingdom.
4.29
2k+
Path of a Novice Summary
Path of a Novice
A half-blood elf enters warrior training, unaware his secret parentage could reshape a kingdom.
by R.K. Lander 2017 234 pages
4.29
2k+ ratings
There Will Be Fire
by Rory Carroll • 2023
Two minutes kept Thatcher alive. The Brighton bomber vanished, a ghost named Roy Walsh.
4.26
4k+
There Will Be Fire Summary
There Will Be Fire
Two minutes kept Thatcher alive. The Brighton bomber vanished, a ghost named Roy Walsh.
by Rory Carroll 2023 397 pages
4.26
4k+ ratings
Elven Winter
by Bernhard Hennen • 2005
A wounded elven queen escapes a burning city as troll warships overrun her realm.
4.07
1k+
Elven Winter Summary
Elven Winter
A wounded elven queen escapes a burning city as troll warships overrun her realm.
by Bernhard Hennen 2005 310 pages
4.07
1k+ ratings
The Language of Ghosts
by Heather Fawcett • 2020
After a coup, three royal siblings on a moving island must stop the eldest from becoming a tyrant.
3.90
1k+
The Language of Ghosts Summary
The Language of Ghosts
After a coup, three royal siblings on a moving island must stop the eldest from becoming a tyrant.
by Heather Fawcett 2020 356 pages
3.90
1k+ ratings
A Throne of Wings and Embers
by Emilia Jae • 2024
A hunted captain and her fated mortal mate lead rebels to reclaim her stolen throne.
4.09
1k+
A Throne of Wings and Embers Summary
A Throne of Wings and Embers
A hunted captain and her fated mortal mate lead rebels to reclaim her stolen throne.
by Emilia Jae 2024 676 pages
4.09
1k+ ratings
The Shadow Throne
by Django Wexler • 2014
A princess who cannot die secretly leads the revolution against her own kingdom's secret police.
4.12
11k+
The Shadow Throne Summary
The Shadow Throne
A princess who cannot die secretly leads the revolution against her own kingdom's secret police.
by Django Wexler 2014 512 pages
4.12
11k+ ratings
An Economy and a State for Lebanon
by Charbel Nahas • 2020
Behind Lebanon's crisis: a currency illusion, a sectarian spoils system, and a generation that fled.
4.33
15
An Economy and a State for Lebanon Summary
An Economy and a State for Lebanon
Behind Lebanon's crisis: a currency illusion, a sectarian spoils system, and a generation that fled.
by Charbel Nahas 2020
4.33
15 ratings
The Truth About Muhammad
by Robert Spencer • 2006
Jihadists follow a Muhammad who conquered through fear. Islam's canonical texts agree.
3.88
1k+
The Truth About Muhammad Summary
The Truth About Muhammad
Jihadists follow a Muhammad who conquered through fear. Islam's canonical texts agree.
by Robert Spencer 2006 224 pages
3.88
1k+ ratings
American Holocaust
by David E. Stannard • 1992
Before 1492, the Americas held more people than Europe. What followed erased 90 percent of them.
4.34
1k+
American Holocaust Summary
American Holocaust
Before 1492, the Americas held more people than Europe. What followed erased 90 percent of them.
by David E. Stannard 1992 408 pages
4.34
1k+ ratings
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