Trent Reedy books

Trent Reedy is an American author of middle grade and young adult fiction, known for the Divided We Fall trilogy about a second American civil war and for novels drawing on his military service in Afghanistan.

Divided We Fall Trilogy Reading Order

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Divided We Fall 2014 Buy
Burning Nation 2015 Buy
The Last Full Measure 2016 Buy

McCall Mountain Reading Order

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Racing Storm Mountain 2022 Buy
Fishing In Fire 2023 Buy

Standalone Novels

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Words in the Dust 2011 Buy
Stealing Air 2012 Buy
If You’re Reading This 2014 Buy
Gamer Army 2018 Buy
Hunter’s Choice 2021 Buy
Enduring Freedom 2021 Buy

Trent Reedy is an American author who writes for middle grade and young adult readers. A veteran of the Iowa Army National Guard who served in Afghanistan, Reedy draws on his military experience in much of his fiction, bringing firsthand knowledge to stories about conflict, duty, and the lives of young people caught up in larger forces.

His debut novel Words in the Dust (2011) is set in Afghanistan and follows a young girl navigating war and tradition. The Divided We Fall trilogy (2014-2016) imagines a second American civil war sparked by a National Guard incident in Idaho, exploring how political division can escalate into armed conflict. His standalone novels range from the adventure story Stealing Air to the military science fiction of Gamer Army. Reedy’s books often deal with difficult subjects but are written with the clarity and accessibility that middle grade and YA readers need.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Trent Reedy written?

Trent Reedy has written eleven books across three series.

What was Trent Reedy's first book?

Trent Reedy’s first book is Words in the Dust, published in 2011.

How does Trent Reedy's military background influence his writing?

Reedy served with the Iowa Army National Guard in Afghanistan, and that experience directly shaped several of his books. Words in the Dust is set in Afghanistan, If You’re Reading This deals with a soldier’s legacy, and Enduring Freedom draws on his deployment. His Divided We Fall trilogy also reflects his understanding of military culture and civil conflict.

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