Colonisation: Second Contact
Aug 2012 · Hachette UK
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Halfway through World War II aliens invaded Earth. They were repelled -
but now, years later they are back . . . This is the first volume in the
three-part Colonisation series, which follows the
Worldwar trilogy. The whole sequence will conclude
with Homeward Bound.Through a mixture of guts, ingenuity and sheer luck, Earth managed to defend herself from her ruthless alien would-be conquerors. The 'Race' was fought to a bloody standstill despite its awe-inspiring weaponry and experience of merciless conquest. Thousands died from enemy fire, many more from the smouldering nuclear-scarred fall-out sites. An uneasy ceasefire reigns over this divided globe, as both sides strive to test their strength through more subtle techniques. But now, years later, this delicate equilibrium has been shattered. For the first assault was only an advance. guard.Now, a whole new fleet orbits the planet. The real colonists have arrived, fresh and unwill to accept old compromises. 'The wizard of If.' Chicago Sun-Times 'Turtledove the standard bearer for alternate history.' USA Today
but now, years later they are back . . . This is the first volume in the
three-part Colonisation series, which follows the
Worldwar trilogy. The whole sequence will conclude
with Homeward Bound.Through a mixture of guts, ingenuity and sheer luck, Earth managed to defend herself from her ruthless alien would-be conquerors. The 'Race' was fought to a bloody standstill despite its awe-inspiring weaponry and experience of merciless conquest. Thousands died from enemy fire, many more from the smouldering nuclear-scarred fall-out sites. An uneasy ceasefire reigns over this divided globe, as both sides strive to test their strength through more subtle techniques. But now, years later, this delicate equilibrium has been shattered. For the first assault was only an advance. guard.Now, a whole new fleet orbits the planet. The real colonists have arrived, fresh and unwill to accept old compromises. 'The wizard of If.' Chicago Sun-Times 'Turtledove the standard bearer for alternate history.' USA Today
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3.8
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Hakenbacker
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May 30, 2019
I'm still reading it, and I'm sure it's good, but would it kill you to put in some good punctuation, just some speech Mark's would be great. because this book doesn't put in apostrophes, speech Mark's, and anything but periods/full stops... just disappointing
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Adam Heslop
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March 21, 2018
Haven't read the story but I'm a fan of this series. Grammar is abysmal. Awful transcription.
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James Rummery
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July 17, 2021
A good story. but a bloody pain to read without punctuation.
About the author
Harry Turtledove has lived in Southern California all his life He has a Ph.D. in history from the University of California at Los Angeles and has taught at UCLA, California State Fullerton and California State University, Los Angeles. He has written many works of speculative fiction and fantasy. He is married to the novelist Laura Frankos and they have three daughters.
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