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  • "I highly recommend you check this out. The way that Michael narrates it – It was really well done."

    Matthew Neglia, Film Critic & Editor in Chief, Next Best Picture

  • "Hooked from the first few minutes of chapter one."

    Justine Davie, Producer & Marine Veteran

  • "Michael is a masterful storyteller. You only wish you had a history teacher that kept you so enthralled."

    Evo Terra, Author & Podcast Hall of Famer

What happens when good people do nothing?

How to Start a War is unlike any audiobook you’ve ever listened to. Adapted from the wildly popular podcast miniseries of the same name, Michael Trapani immerses listeners in the dramatic events that led to the crime of the century – World War II and the Holocaust – documenting the actions of the criminals who carried it out.

Listeners will be in the room as some of history’s most villainous characters plot to overthrow democracy, impose tyranny, and outmaneuver those who had the power to stop them. Importantly, How to Start a War is a story from the past that can help us understand our world today, with each chapter connecting lessons from history to domestic and geopolitical events of the present day.

A gripping blend of narrative storytelling and dramatized scenes and characters, How to Start a War feels like a Golden Age radio drama. Far from a dry history lesson, How to Start a War is a resonant and compelling story about what happens when good people do nothing to stop the worst evils while they still can.

About the author

Michael Trapani is a master storyteller, author, and performing artist who brings stories from the past to life in vivid and modern dramatization. Combining his unique mix of history, sound design, and riveting performance, Michael has built a reputation for thrilling suspense and exciting narratives. Using his degree in History from Fordham University, Michael has a track record of elevating dense topics into fascinating stories that keep listeners wanting more. He honed his skills for storytelling as a professional voice actor, a stage actor, and playwright. Michael lives in The Hudson Valley, New York, with his family. 

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