Bombs Away: The Hot War

Author: Turtledove, Harry

Edition: 1st

Format: Deckle Edge

Number Of Pages: 448

Details:

In his acclaimed novels of alternate history, Harry Turtledove has scrutinized the twisted soul of the twentieth century, from the forces that set World War I in motion to the rise of fascism in the decades that followed. Now, this masterly storyteller turns his eyes to the aftermath of World War II and asks: In an era of nuclear posturing, what if the Cold War had suddenly turned hot?   Bombs Away begins with President Harry Truman in desperate consultation with General Douglas MacArthur, whose control of the ground war in Korea has slipped disastrously away. MacArthur recognizes a stark reality: The U.S. military has been cut to the bone after victory over the Nazis—while China and the USSR have built up their forces. The only way to stop the Communist surge into the Korean Peninsula and save thousands of American lives is through a nuclear attack. MacArthur advocates a strike on Chinese targets in Manchuria. In actual history, Truman rejected his general’s advice; here, he does not. The miscalculation turns into a disaster when Truman fails to foresee Russia’s reaction.   Almost instantly, Stalin strikes U.S. allies in Europe and Great Britain. As the shock waves settle, the two superpowers are caught in a horrifying face-off. Will they attack each other directly with nuclear weapons? What countries will be caught in between?   The fateful global drama plays out through the experiences of ordinary people—from a British barmaid to a Ukrainian war veteran to a desperate American soldier alone behind enemy lines in Korea. For them, as well as Truman, Mao, and Stalin, the whole world has become a battleground. Strategic strikes lead to massive movements of ground troops. Cities are destroyed, economies ravaged. And on a planet under siege, the sounds and sights of nuclear bombs become a grim harbinger of a new reality: the struggle to survive man’s greatest madness. Praise for Bombs Away   “A fascinating and compelling story of real people caught in forces beyond their control . . . [Harry Turtledove is] the unrivaled monarch of alternate history.” —Analog   “Turtledove is an undisputed centerpiece of the alternate-history genre, and now, to his already grand display, he’s adding the ambitious tale of a WWIII that could have happened.” —Booklist   “This is Turtledove at his best.” —SFRevu   “Alternate-world warrior extraordinaire Turtledove delivers the opening barrage of a new speculative conflict.” —Kirkus Reviews

Reviews:

Praise for Bombs Away  

“A fascinating and compelling story of real people caught in forces beyond their control . . . [Harry Turtledove is] the unrivaled monarch of alternate history.” —Analog  

“Turtledove is an undisputed centerpiece of the alternate-history genre, and now, to his already grand display, he’s adding the ambitious tale of a WWIII that could have happened.” —Booklist  

“This is Turtledove at his best.” —SFRevu  

“Alternate-world warrior extraordinaire Turtledove delivers the opening barrage of a new speculative conflict.” —Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Harry Turtledove  

“Turtledove is the standard-bearer for alternate history.” —USA Today   Last Orders  

“All quite plausible . . . Turtledove’s focus on the characters serves to fill out the big picture with patient, nitty-gritty detail. . . . Armchair warriors will have much to ponder.” —Kirkus Reviews   Two Fronts  

“A you-are-there chronicle of battle on land and sea and in the air.” —Tordotcom   Coup d’Etat  

“This is what alternative history is all about.” —Historical Novel Society   The Big Switch  

“The Hugo Award winner continues to delight in exploring the world of ‘what if?’ ” —Library Journal

About the Author:

Harry Turtledove is the award-winning author of the alternate-history works The Man with the Iron Heart, The Guns of the South, and How Few Remain (winner of the Sidewise Award for Best Novel); the Hot War books: Bombs Away, Fallout, and Armistice; the War That Ca...

EAN: 9780553390704

Release Date: 14-07-2015

Languages: English

Item Note: Readable book with typical wear and small creases. Part of cover is torn. Has a remainder mark. Hardcover Used - Good 20151st

Item Condition: UsedGood

Binding: Hardcover