A shocking epic of humanity at war with itself, James Armentrout’s latest novel looks at a cold war that might have been. Political wrangling and secret weapons of mass destruction combine in Hinge of Destiny to paint a picture of a world gone mad. The year is 1950… the Allies have all but lost the Second World War. The German Empire dominates Europe and most of Russia. National Socialism threatens to spread throughout the world, halted only by the threat of nuclear weapons. In this alternate reality Naval Commander Paul Straker suddenly finds himself thrust into the world of espionage and is tasked with rescuing a captured American scientist. In an all-or-nothing battle to save freedom itself, Straker comes up against Germany’s notorious SS commando Otto Skorzeny, only to learn that he has been betrayed by his fellow spies and left to fend for himself.
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A Longer War,
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This review is from: Hinge Of Destiny: D-Day 1946 (Paperback)
It is May 1946. World War Two has lasted much longer than thought. Plans are in the works to retake Italy and the Allies are preparing a major offensive to push back the Germans. Allied commanders fear the Germans may be close to deploying an atomic bomb. Naval Commander Paul Myers is recruited by the OSS for a secret mission. One of America's nuclear scientist has been captured by the Germans. With his capture, it is almost a certainty that Germany has the bomb. Paul's mission is to get into Germany, retrieve or kill the scientist and put an end to German's nuclear program. But all doesn't go according to plan. After Paul and OSS agent Freda Muller parachute into the heart of enemy territory they soon discover that others are after the same scientists. The French and the Communists all have their own designs and have players in place to make sure they get what they want. Paul and Freda find themselves thrown into a mad race against time. Who will win? At stake the fate of Europe and the world.
James Armentrout's alternate history builds to an explosive climax. The intriguing thing about this book is the use of military aircraft and hardware that was developmental during the real war years. Armentrout has blended well in a convincing way the use of helicopters, vertical take off jets, and the deadly "cold bombs" in a action adventure that should appeal to any Harry Turtledove fan. The characters for the most part are well developed. Action is spread throughout and not overbearing. A good read.
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