Bestselling author Richard McMaster has announced that the ebook version of his novel Aaron's War: A Novel of War and Devotion will be available for free on August 19 and 20, 2026, exclusively on Amazon. The promotion, which runs for two days, offers readers a chance to download the acclaimed novel at no cost via the author's Amazon page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU.
Michael Punke, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Revenant, praised the book as "a compelling and complex story of World War II." The novel tells the story of Aaron Vanko, an Iowa farm boy who faces the harrowing decision to take another's life in the name of duty. But just as he prepares for this mission, he learns of his Jewish heritage, a discovery that shatters his identity and his relationship with his love. Aaron must wage war on two fronts: battling the enemy abroad and the ethical dilemma within his soul.
The book explores themes of coming-of-age, antisemitism, forbidden marriage, PTSD, and substance abuse, resulting in a powerful story of love, bravery, and sacrifice. Readers and reviewers have praised the novel. USA Today bestselling author Holly Roberts called it "A coming of age story that grips your soul and takes you on a thought-provoking journey." Tom Porter, author of All I Need To Know About Business I Learned From A Duck, stated, "An engaging, informative and thought-provoking tale of survival, love and faith. Make room for Richard McMaster on your list of up-and-coming authors."
McMaster, an American novelist, focuses on how ordinary people overcome extraordinary obstacles. His novels blend historical fiction, psychological drama, suspense, mystery, and romance, with recurring themes of faith, identity, and personal transformation. His protagonists are ordinary people facing moral dilemmas, loss, trauma, or major life transitions, emphasizing perseverance, hope, and redemption.
In addition to Aaron's War, McMaster has achieved bestseller status with his novel The Attic, a psychological thriller. The story follows Byron Kelly, who becomes a whistleblower on the run from the FBI and hides in the attic of a dying old man, Henry Steel. As Byron cares for Henry, he uncovers family secrets and confronts his own past. The novel has been praised for its emotional depth and intricate plot, with one reviewer noting, "Absolutely loved this book. I don't want to give anything away, but this was the best book I have read in a long time."
McMaster's other works include Voyage of Life and A Love Divided By Time. Voyage of Life is an exploration of overcoming obstacles, told through the lens of the Baby Boomer generation and inspired by Thomas Cole's paintings. A Love Divided By Time is described as "one part The Notebook, one part suspenseful psychopath story, and one part Somewhere in Time."
Dennis Keller, writing in The Hudson Weekly, said, "Richard McMaster is an accomplished author whose works have been praised for their depth, complexity, and emotional resonance." Keller added that McMaster "never falls into the trap of presenting his characters as simplistic archetypes or caricatures, instead allowing them to emerge as fully formed individuals."
The free ebook promotion for Aaron's War is a significant opportunity for readers to experience a novel that has been lauded for its thought-provoking exploration of war, identity, and humanity. The book is available at the author's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU. For more information about the author and his works, visit his website at https://richard-mcmaster.com/.
