Category Archives: Book Reviews

By the Blood of Heroes reviewed by Ian Shone for Alt Hist

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Ian Shone has kindly volunteered his time to Alt Hist to help out with book reviews and proof-reading, and I’m glad to say that his review of By the Blood of Heroes by Joseph Nassise is is now available on the Alt … Continue reading →

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Reviews of Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman Hardcover: 608 pages Publisher: A Marian Wood Book/Putnam (October 4, 2011) ISBN-10: 0399157859 ISBN-13: 978-0399157851 Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 2 inches Available from Amazon.com Available from Amazon.co.uk I posted about Sharon Kay Penman’s new book Lionheart recently. So I thought … Continue reading →

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Reviews of Taylor Anderson’s Firestorm

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Firestorm: Destroyermen by Taylor Anderson is a new Alternate History book published on 4th October 2011 Hardcover$25.95 ISBN 9780451464170 | 432 pages | 04 Oct 2011 | Roc | 9.25 x 6.25in Available from Amazon.com And Amazon.co.uk We featured news of Taylor Anderson’s … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews of The Lion Wakes by Robert Low

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

While blogging about the latest books being published in the field of historical fiction I have noticed that very few titles have reviews available pre-publication – I assume this is an embargo to make sure punters don’t get disappointed when … Continue reading →

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Historical Fiction for Columbus Day

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

With Columbus Day coming up soon as a holiday in America – 12th October is the date celebrated I believe, I though it might be interesting to see what historical fiction has been inspired by Christopher Columbus the great explorer … Continue reading →

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Book Review Offer: Wolf Hunt by Sebastian P. Breit

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

We have another review copy available – this time an alternate history novel by Sebastian P. Breit called Wolf Hunt. If you would like to review this title for Alt Hist then simply email me at althist.editor@gmail.com with some information about … Continue reading →

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Book Review Offer: Field of Dead Horses

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

We have another book up for review if anyone is interested. If so please get in touch with me with your name and address details and a brief CV of previous review work – I’ll then pass your details onto … Continue reading →

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3 Book Reviews Available Free Online

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

The three book reviews that will appear in Issue 2 of Alt Hist are now available for free online. Books reviewed are: Historical Fiction Writing: a practical guide and tool-kit by Myfanwy Cook Rome Burning by Sophia McDougall Ruso and … Continue reading →

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