Divided We Fall -

This is likely the "solid story" you are thinking of—a gritty, realistic depiction of a near-future American Civil War. Divided We Fall - Trent Reedy

The phrase "" is the title of several notable stories across books and film. The most prominent "solid story" fitting this title is the 2014 young adult military thriller by Trent Reedy , though it also refers to a highly acclaimed Czech film and a political non-fiction work. 📖 Trent Reedy's Divided We Fall (Novel Trilogy) Divided We Fall