Category Archives: Alternate History

Audiobook Review: The Voyage of the Iron Dragon by Robert Kroese, narrated by J.D. Ledford

Posted on December 7, 2021 by H.P.

I couldn’t resist the premise of the Iron Dragon trilogy—using advanced knowledge to build a space program from scratch in Viking Europe.  I very much enjoyed book one and book two.  But those books tended to be heavier on human-human … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Fruit of War – Necessary Evil by Ian Tregillis

Posted on September 21, 2021 by H.P.

Necessary Evil is one of those final books in a trilogy (the alternative history fantasy Milkweed Triptych) that is impossible to talk about without badly, badly spoiling the prior two books.  So if you haven’t read Bitter Seeds and The … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Fruit of War – The Coldest War by Ian Tregillis

Posted on September 9, 2021 by H.P.

The Coldest War is book 2 in alternate history series The Milkweed Triptych, and the sequel to Bitter Seeds.  If you’ve come here to decide whether to read Bitter Seeds—do it!—I’ll still be here when you get back.  If you’ve … Continue reading →

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The Bitter Fruit of War – Bitter Seeds by Ian Tregillis

Posted on August 31, 2021 by H.P.

British sorcerers versus German supermen in an alternate history WWII: what’s not to love?  Actually, the premise left me nonplussed initially.  Sorcerers v. supermen seems a little like grist for post-role-playing discussions turned story premise for nothing more than the … Continue reading →

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Vintage SF Month: Lest Darkness Fall by L. Sprague de Camp

Posted on December 31, 2020 by H.P.

Like New Year’s resolutions, Vintage Science Fiction Month ideally should be started in December.  First up for me is a review of L. Sprague de Camp’s Lest Darkness Fall. They had me at double-entry accounting.  Seriously.  The entire reason I … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Dawn of the Iron Dragon by Robert Kroese, narrated by J.D. Ledford

Posted on October 27, 2020 by H.P.

I decided to sign up for Audible when I took my new job.  Deciding to leave my wife and toddler in Michigan until we sold our house meant almost 3,000 miles of driving each month (and for considerably longer than … Continue reading →

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Short Review Roundup – Falling Behind (Expectations) edition

Posted on June 25, 2019 by H.P.

The purpose of a book review blog is to publish book reviews.  (Look at me—courting controversy!)  I really feel like I have been slacking off around here.  I haven’t even really been reading that much (fantasy), but I have a … Continue reading →

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Review of The Dream of the Iron Dragon by Rob Kroese

Posted on August 28, 2018 by H.P.

“Don’t get me wrong, there are worse ways to go out than holding off a Viking horde with a railgun, but it’s not a long-term strategy.” The Dream of an Iron Dragon has such a fun premise: 23rd Century humans … Continue reading →

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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Dragon Waiting by John M. Ford

Posted on February 28, 2018 by H.P.

Here I am, flouting social convention and breaking the rules once again.  So The Dragon Waiting isn’t a book yet to be released.  But I am waiting on it.  And I can’t wait. (Can’t-Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Thinking.) … Continue reading →

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2017 Dragon Awards Ballot

Posted on August 22, 2017 by H.P.

The Dragon Awards, associated with massive multi-media con DragonCon, are in their second year.  Unlike the Nebulas, which limit voting to SFWA members, and the Hugos, which limit voting to WorldCon members, the Dragon Awards open voting to anyone interested.  … Continue reading →

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