Synopsis

Explore fascinating, often chilling "what if" accounts of the world that could have existed--and still might yet . . .

Science fiction's most illustrious and visionary authors hold forth the ultimate alternate history collection. Here you'll experience mind-bending tales that challenge your views of the past, present, and future, including:

- "The Lucky Strike" When the Lucky Strike is chosen over the Enola Gay to drop the first atomic bomb, fate takes an unexpected turn in Kim Stanley Robinson's gripping tale.
- "Bring the Jubilee" Ward Moore's novella masterpiece offers a rebel victory at Gettysburg which changes the course of the Civil War . . . and all of American history.
- "Through Road No Wither" After Hitler's victory in World War II, two Nazi officers confront their destiny in Greg Bear's apocalyptic vision of the future.
- "All the Myriad Ways" Murder or suicide, Ambrose Harmon's death leads the police down an infinite number of pathways in Larry Niven's brilliant and defining tale of alternatives and consequences.
- "Mozart in Mirrorshades" Bruce Sterling and Lewis Shiner explore a terrifying era as the future crashes into the past--with disastrous results.

. . . as well as "The Winterberry" by Nicholas A. DiChario - "Islands in the Sea" by Harry Turtledove - "Suppose They Gave a Peace" by Susan Shwartz - "Manassas, Again" by Gregory Benford - "Dance Band on the Titanic" by Jack L. Chalker - "Eutopia" by Poul Anderson - "The Undiscovered" by William Sanders - "The Death of Captain Future" by Allen Steele - and "Moon of Ice" by Brad Linaweaver

The definitive collection: fourteen seminal alternate history tales drawing readers into a universe of dramatic possibility and endless wonder.

Author: Harry Turtledove
Publisher: Random House Worlds
Published: 10/02/2001
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780345439901

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2001 pg. 1176
Booklist 09/15/2001 pg. 200
PW Notes and Reprints 10/01/2001 pg. 43
Voice of Youth Advocates 02/01/2002 pg. 442
School Library Journal 03/01/2002 pg. 261
Publishers Weekly 10/01/2001