Along the Watchtower, David Litwack
Along the Watchtower, David Litwack
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Along the Watchtower

Author: David Litwack

Narrator: Jon Noto

Unabridged: 9 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/18/2020


Synopsis

A tragic warrior lost in two worlds... Which one will he choose?WINNER: Readers’ Favorite Book Award – Bronze Medal – Fiction DramaWINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – Best Literary FictionFINALIST: Beverly Hills Book Awards – Military FictionFINALIST: Massachusetts Book Awards – FictionThe war in Iraq ended for Freddie when an IED explosion left his mind and body shattered. Once a skilled gamer as well as a capable soldier, he’s now a broken warrior, emerging from a medically-induced coma to discover he’s inhabiting two separate realities.The first is his waking world of pain, family trials, and remorse—and slow rehabilitation through the tender care of Becky, his physical therapist. The second is a dark fantasy realm of quests, demons, and magic, which Freddie enters when he sleeps. The lines soon blur for Freddie, not just caught between two worlds, but lost within himself.Can he let patient, loving Becky into his damaged and shuttered heart? It may be his only way back from Hell.EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a literary journey, mixing elements of military fiction with fantasy, exploring the physical and psychological depths of trauma caused by war.“Fantasy and reality walk hand in hand for a wounded veteran in this poignant story of love, loss, and faith... Litwack’s writing is flawless, as is his ability to mix genres. ...Along the Watchtower would be a perfect choice for those in the service or for those who support them, or for anyone who likes a great book that intertwines reality and fantasy.” ~ Clarion Foreword Book Reviews (5 out of 5)

Reviews

Goodreads review by L

An explosive, contemporary military fantasy that’s profoundly powerful and evocative Having only ever delved into the genre of ‘military fantasy’ with authors such as Chris Evans (The Iron Elves), I was not sure how I would feel about a thoroughly modern story. This classy, contemporary read captures......more

Goodreads review by Arlene

A SOLDIER’S STORY —A review of Along the Watchtower by David Litwack War exacts a terrible physical and psychological toll on those who serve. Throughout history soldiers have devised coping mechanisms to escape their demons and save their sanity. In his sensitive new novel Along The Watchtower, a......more

Goodreads review by Majanka

Book Review originally published here: [URL not allowed] Some time ago, I read and reviewed There Comes a Prophet, the debut novel of David Litwack. I loved that book, so I was looking forward to getting started on his latest novel, Along The Watchtower. The first pages introduc......more

Goodreads review by C.p.

Lieutenant Frederick Williams finds himself in a military hospital following an IED attack in Iraq. Before he can make sense of what’s going on around him, he’s placed into a medically induced coma. He is then a Prince preparing for a series of trials that each generation of kings must undergo to en......more