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Sixteen-year-old Nathaniel grew up in a violent white supremacist compound; at fourteen, he killed his father, The Fort's notorious leader, in self-defense. As Nate tries to adjust to life outside The Fort, he finds it difficult to leave his past behind. A wrenching and disquieting read--brutal at times in its unflinching portrayal of violence, racism, and hate--but one that feels authentic and honest.