The Thirty Years War continues to ravage 17th century Europe, but a new force is gathering power and influence: the United States of Europe, a new nation led by Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, and the West Virginians from the 20th century led by Mike Stearns who were hurled centuries into the past by a mysterious cosmic accident. While the old entrenched rulers and manipulators continue to plot against this new upstart nation, everyday life goes on in Grantville, even under the shadow of war, as this lost outpost of American freedom and justice must play David against a 17th century Goliath of oppressive feudalism.
Praise for the New York Times Best-Selling Series:
". . . gripping and expertly detailed . . . a treat for lovers of action-SF or alternate history . . . battle scenes depicted with power . . . distinguishes Flint as an SF author of particular note, one who can entertain and edify in equal, and major, measure."
—Publishers Weekly (in a starred review)
"[This] alternate-history saga . . . is certainly a landmark in that subgenre. . . . A splendid example of character-centered alternate-history, this is a must read for its series' growing fandom."
—Booklist (Starred Review)
". . . takes historic speculation to a new level in a tale that combines accurate historical research with bold leaps of the imagination. Fans of alternate history and military sf should enjoy this rousing tale of adventure and intrigue."
—Library Journal
"This alternate history series is already one of the best around and each new entry appears better than the previous one, a seemingly impossible feat . . . terrific. . . ."
—The Midwest Book Review
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Product ReviewThis latest work in the 1632 series, as many stated feels like half a book. Beyond that it feels like the work was rushed, and incomplete.
While the book was ok to read, it did not grab me like the initial books in the series. I believe the attempt to tell every characters viewpoint is dragging this series down. The lens or focus has become so broad, that it has become a detriment to an otherwise engaging premise on alternate history.Posted on
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Product ReviewLike many of the previous comments, this feels like part 1 of a larger work rather than a complete book.
In addition, while this is a welcome addition to an excellent series, it isn't as tight, racey or gripping as the previous outings in the 1632 series.Posted on
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Product ReviewFeels like half a book. And by that I mean only half of a story was told. Compared to the other books in the mainline story this was incomplete. I did throughly enjoy what was there though. Looking forward to the rest of the story in April.
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Product ReviewHave to agree with Kerry. The combat actions, particularly involving the American characters, weren't particularly well fleshed out. It IS only a half a book, with most of the resolution to come in the next.
I much prefer Eric's book in this series, even this one, to some of the others, but this is just a 40+ chapter tease.Posted on
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Product ReviewIt's good to see Eric Flint taking the reins on this series again--for one thing, there's an actual plot. For another, it's a good one, even as a cliff-hanger. The next book in the series promises to be real dynamite.
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Product ReviewThis is half a book. If the other half of the book was here, I might give it the other half of the rating. Don't get me wrong - I enjoyed it, there's a fairly good plot twist, a really good shootout... but it's 100% development for the last half of the book, which I don't see on the publishing schedule yet. This made me mad when Weber did the same thing last year, and there have been a few other recent Baen titles which have pulled the same trick. Just stop it already. I'll pay more for the books online, even. But there's no way I'd ever buy half a book (take a razor, slice off the last THREE HUNDRED PAGES, at least) in hardcover.
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