Resist — A Novel by Kalob Tufts

Resist marks the debut of author Kalob Tufts and the first publication of Raven & Blade Press. Dark, atmospheric, and deeply human, it is a novel that dares to ask unsettling questions: What if the Allies had lost the war? What if the swastika flew over American soil? What would resistance look like in the heart of Nazi-occupied North America?

Set nearly two decades after a Nazi victory in World War II, Resist plunges readers into a fractured continent. The Greater German Reich rules everything east of the Mississippi, enforcing its iron will with terror and propaganda. To the west, the Japanese Pacific States stake their claim, while the Neutral Territories of the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi Corridor stand as a fragile buffer caught between empires. Across this divided land, the scars of war still run deep, and the dream of freedom feels dangerously close to extinction.

In this chilling alternate history, Tufts presents a world reshaped by tyranny — a world where families live under the shadow of the swastika, where collaborators and occupiers thrive, and where whispers of rebellion carry both hope and peril. The novel captures the clash between those who cling to power and those who refuse to bow, weaving an unflinching story that is equal parts suspenseful thriller and character-driven drama.

Through vivid prose, haunting landscapes, and unforgettable characters, Resist explores themes of loyalty and betrayal, the choices that define us, and the fragile spark of defiance that can ignite even in the darkest of times. More than a tale of survival, it is about courage, conscience, and the cost of standing against a tide that demands silence.

With its rich detail and relentless tension, Resist sets the stage for a larger universe of stories to come. It is not just a debut novel — it is the cornerstone of Raven & Blade Press, a promise of bold, character-driven fiction that cuts deep and lingers long after the final page.

The title will be available on Amazon in paperback and ebook on September 20, 2025.