War fiction

A Tapestry of War, Memory, and Survival

What does it mean to come of age in a world where truth itself is a battlefield? Through shifting timelines and converging fates, The Threads Remain wrestles with identity, morality, and the haunting legacies of war. In this Q&A with author Glenn Shapiro, we step beyond the page to uncover…

BookTribAugust 27, 2025

Listicles

6 Moving Novels That Explore the Emotional Depth of WWII

History’s darkest chapters are often best understood not through dates and battles, but through the intimate stories of those who lived them. For readers drawn to the emotional weight of World War II fiction, these six novels balance sorrow with hope. Each powerfully reminds us: though war shatters worlds, the…

Katie BloomerAugust 22, 2025

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Cunning Soviet Agent Poses as Head Librarian in Fast-Paced Historical Thriller

In 1983 at the height of the Cold War, Russia and NATO forces race to develop superior nuclear weapons programs capable of eliminating their enemies at the touch of a glowing red button. England agrees to house America’s Cruise missiles at Greenham Air Force Base, positioning the base strategically but…

Michael FerryOctober 18, 2021

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8 High-Stakes Thrillers on the Frontlines of Global Conflict

In an era defined by shifting alliances, relentless technology races and deepening mistrust in institutions, these geopolitical thrillers feel ripped from tomorrow’s headlines. When the smallest spark can ignite global war, only the few — whether from the military or any number of alphabet agencies (or a well-trained rogue operative)…

Katie BloomerAugust 6, 2025

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Author Spotlight

Belief as a Battlefield: Exploring Loyalty, Power, and Propaganda

Inspired by real-world vulnerabilities and shaped by the authors' extensive military and aviation experience, the novel explores how belief, whether in God, country, or ideology, can be both a source of strength and a weapon of manipulation. In this Q&A, co-authors Richard Hess and Alan Cockrell discuss the creation of…

BookTribJuly 29, 2025

Fiction Recommended

Former Military Pilots Coauthor Nail-Biting Ride Through International Terrorism

Night of the Bear by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess is a suspenseful tale of revenge and military aggression, reminiscent of Tom Clancy’s earliest Cold War thrillers. A covert meeting off the coast of Long Island between Russian Intelligence and a highly placed asset, with links to the highest levels…

Philip ZozzaroJuly 15, 2025

Recommended Thrillers

Global Powers Play a Deadly Game of Chess in International Thriller

Hong Kong Redux opens in the midst of a deadly international conspiracy. President Xi Jinping stares down a red folder with a large white star — it contains a plan that has been in the works for decades. “With this operation, we will take a big step forward to ensure…

BookTribJanuary 10, 2025

Thrillers

Search for Stolen Art Leads to Battle of the Bulge in This WWII-Era Mystery

James R. Benn returns with an action-packed addition to his best-selling WWII-based Billy Boyle mystery series with The Phantom Patrol. The Boston native ex-cop detective returns as investigator and crime solver assigned to “Uncle Ike’s” staff. His distant cousin is General Dwight David Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied…

Linda HitchcockOctober 10, 2024

Fiction Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Reimagining History: Colin Mustful on “Reclaiming Mni Sota” and The Coffee Controversy

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews are either…

Blaine DesantisJuly 26, 2023

Podcasts

Books & Looks Podcast: Cracking the Code: K.D. Alden’s Thrilling Tale of America’s First Female Cryptologist

Books & Looks: Real Books for Real Readers was started as a podcast to supplement Blaine Desantis’ website, ViewsOnBooks.com, and expand into audio and video interviews with authors. With Books & Looks, Blaine’s goal is to focus on real books that real people will read. At least half of the books he reviews…

Blaine DesantisJune 12, 2024

Fiction Listicles

5 Novels Explore Harsh Reality of the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War has been taught in classrooms and history books for decades — from the years fought, to the lives lost, to the immeasurable heroism, and the widespread anti-war protests. But as most wars go, there is a divide between the romanticized, patriotic myth of war and the grittier,…

BookTribAugust 8, 2024

Fiction Miscellany

“The Strand” Reveals Unpublished Short Story From “Twilight Zone” Creator Rod Serling

Rod Serling, best known as the creator of The Twilight Zone, authored a short story when he was in his early twenties. “First Squad, First Platoon”, published for the first time by Strand Magazine, was uncovered thanks to writer Amy Boyle Johnston, who discovered it “in a folder of early…

BookTribMay 10, 2024

Fiction Listicles

5 Contemplative Novels From Authors Inspired By Their Time in the Military

You’ve heard the common phrase before, “Write what you know.” And who better to write about the harsh and weighty realities of war, the rigidity and routines of the military, the unique skillset needed to be part of it all, and the lasting effect of what they've witnessed — than…

BookTribFebruary 16, 2024

Fiction Recommended

Captivating Literary Journey Contemplates Transformative Themes of the Human Soul

Tabula Rasa by author Travis Lane is a captivating literary journey that delves into the profound theme of a blank slate, symbolizing the boundless potential within every individual for growth and transformation. Authored with finesse, the book presents a kaleidoscope of narratives, each serving as a unique chapter in the…

Wyatt SemenukNovember 28, 2023

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Political Assassination, Abduction and a Navy SEAL’s Quest for Revenge in Dan E. Hendrickson’s Newest Thriller

In a café in Tokyo, a bullet cuts through the forehead of the U.S. Ambassador to Japan as his son looks on. In Mombasa, Kenya, two vans with an abducted group of young people pull into a large storage facility, joining 30 other vans. Forty armed men escort dozens of…

Jim AlkonSeptember 8, 2022

Fiction Thrillers

ITW Spotlight: Back to the Early Days of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan

In Red Winter (Putnam), Marc Cameron takes Tom Clancy fans back to the early days of John Patrick Ryan stationed in England. Set in the time between The Hunt for Red October and The Cardinal of the Kremlin, the plot of Red Winter involves the crash of a top-secret aircraft, a race to…

José H. BogránDecember 7, 2022