Purple Hearts

New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant unleashes the gritty and powerful conclusion to the Front Line series, a thrilling work of alternate history that evokes the brutal truth of World War II: War is hell. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and Salt to the Sea.

Courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead Rio, Frangie, and Rainy through front-line battles in North Africa and Sicily, and their missions are not over. These female soldiers and thousands of Allies must fight their deadliest battle yet—for their country and their lives—as they descend into the freezing water and onto the treacherous sands of Omaha Beach. It is June 6, 1944. D-Day has arrived.

No longer naive recruits, these soldier girls are now Silver Star recipients and battle-hardened. Others look to them for guidance and confidence, but this is a war that will leave sixty million dead. Flesh will turn to charcoal. Piles will be made of torn limbs. The women must find a way to lead while holding on to their own last shreds of belief in humanity.

Praise for Silver Stars:

"Exhaustive research, immersive storytelling, and emotional depth make for a superlative tale.” —Kirkus (starred review)

Praise for Front Lines:

“A gripping and heart-wrenching tale.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A magnificent alternate history.” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity

For Rio, Frangie, and Rainy, the fight for Omaha Beach is also a fight for their souls. What will it take to survive the longest day?

• A Gripping D-Day Novel: Experience the terror and chaos of the Normandy landings as three young women fight for their lives on the treacherous sands of Omaha Beach.
• Band of Sisters: Follow battle-hardened sergeants Rio, Frangie, and Rainy as they lead soldiers into the deadliest battle of the war, relying on their unbreakable bond to survive.
• Immersive World War II Setting: From the front lines of North Africa and Sicily to the horrors of D-Day, this meticulously researched novel brings the European theater of war to visceral life.
• Powerful YA Historical Fiction: Perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and Salt to the Sea, this epic conclusion to the Front Lines series explores courage, sacrifice, and the fight to hold on to humanity in the face of hell.