Bestselling WWII Novel 'Aaron's War' Available Free in Ebook Format

The Amazon best-selling novel Aaron's War by Richard McMaster will be available at no charge in ebook form on November 4 and 5, 2025. This World War II story explores themes of devotion, faith, and redemption through the journey of protagonist Aaron Vanko, whose personal battles prove as intense as the war itself. The novel begins on the eve of World War II when Aaron learns two devastating truths: his friends doubt his ability to kill, and his Ukrainian mother reveals he is Jewish, shattering his plans to marry the pastor's daughter he loves.

As Aaron fights across Europe, he witnesses the destruction of churches and synagogues, encounters the horrors of death camps, and observes German soldiers clutching Bibles. Throughout his journey, he grapples with questions of faith, identity, and what separates belief from humanity. He returns home broken by his experiences until a twist of fate forces him to confront the German soldier who has tormented his dreams, presenting him with the ultimate choice between vengeance and forgiveness.

The free ebook version will be available exclusively at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU during the two-day promotion. In a story about the author printed by The Hudson Weekly, Dennis Keller praised McMaster's literary contributions, noting that the author never falls into the trap of presenting characters as simplistic archetypes or caricatures, instead allowing them to emerge as fully-formed individuals with unique voices and perspectives.

Keller further described McMaster as a master of plot and pacing whose writing keeps readers engaged while allowing for moments of quiet reflection and contemplation. The author's work has been described as both gripping and thoughtful, elevating his writing beyond mere genre fiction. McMaster is also the author of the best-selling psychological thriller The Attic, which tells the emotional story of Byron Kelly facing assault charges and a lawsuit after his wife's death, forcing him to flee to Chicago and assume a new identity.

Another of McMaster's works, A Love Divided by Time, has been described as combining elements of The Notebook with suspenseful psychopath storytelling and Somewhere in Time influences. A Writer's Digest critique stated that this book is exemplary in its voice and writing style, maintaining consistency throughout. The author's favorite book, Voyage Of Life, uses Thomas Cole's Voyage of Life paintings as metaphors for the protagonist's life journey through childhood, youth, manhood, and old age.

More information about Richard McMaster and his works is available at his website https://richard-mcmaster.com/. The free availability of Aaron's War provides an opportunity for readers to access this acclaimed WWII novel that explores complex themes of identity, faith, and the human condition during one of history's most challenging periods.