About the book
“[A] tour de force of speculative historical fiction. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal
In the extraordinary Worldwar tetralogy, set against the backdrop of World War II, Harry Turtledove, the “Hugo-winning master of alternate SF” (Publishers Weekly), wove an explosive saga of world powers locked in conflict against an enemy from the stars. Now he expands his magnificent epic into the volatile 1960s, when the space race is in its infancy and humanity must face its greatest challenge: alien colonization of planet Earth.
Yet even in the shadow of this inexorable foe, the United States, the Soviet Union, and Nazi Germany are unable to relinquish their hostilities and unite against a massive new wave of extraterrestrials. For all the countries of the world, this is the greatest threat of all. This time, the terrible price of defeat will be the conquest of our world, and perhaps the extinction of the human race itself.
Praise for Second Contact
“An exciting, often surprising, story that will not only delight his fans but will probably send newcomers back to the Worldwar saga.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Outstanding entertainment.”—Booklist
Editions of Second Contact (Colonization, Book One)
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345430229
- EBook
- ISBN 9780345453655
Read an Excerpt
“[A] tour de force of speculative historical fiction. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal
In the extraordinary Worldwar tetralogy, set against the backdrop of World War II, Harry Turtledove, the “Hugo-winning master of alternate SF” (Publishers Weekly), wove an explosive saga of world powers locked in conflict against an enemy from the stars. Now he expands his magnificent epic into the volatile 1960s, when the space race is in its infancy and humanity must face its greatest challenge: alien colonization of planet Earth.
Yet even in the shadow of this inexorable foe, the United States, the Soviet Union, and Nazi Germany are unable to relinquish their hostilities and unite against a massive new wave of extraterrestrials. For all the countries of the world, this is the greatest threat of all. This time, the terrible price of defeat will be the conquest of our world, and perhaps the extinction of the human race itself.
Praise for Second Contact
“An exciting, often surprising, story that will not only delight his fans but will probably send newcomers back to the Worldwar saga.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Outstanding entertainment.”—Booklist
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Contact (Colonization, Book One) about?
“[A] tour de force of speculative historical fiction. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal
In the extraordinary Worldwar tetralogy, set against the backdrop of World War II, Harry Turtledove, the “Hugo-winning master of alternate SF” (Publishers Weekly), wove an explosive saga of world powers locked in conflict against an enemy from the stars. Now he expands his magnificent epic into the volatile 1960s, when the space race is in its infancy and humanity must face its greatest challenge: alien colonization of planet Earth.
Yet even in the shadow of this inexorable foe, the United States, the Soviet Union, and Nazi Germany are unable to relinquish their hostilities and unite against a massive new wave of extraterrestrials. For all the countries of the world, this is the greatest threat of all. This time, the terrible price of defeat will be the conquest of our world, and perhaps the extinction of the human race itself.
Praise for Second Contact
“An exciting, often surprising, story that will not only delight his fans but will probably send newcomers back to the Worldwar saga.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Outstanding entertainment.”—Booklist
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Second Contact (Colonization, Book One)?
Fiction > Science fiction > Science fiction: aliens / UFOs
Where can I read a sample of Second Contact (Colonization, Book One)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345430229
Is Second Contact (Colonization, Book One) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Colonization
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Second Contact (Colonization, Book One)?
Harry Turtledove
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Second Contact (Colonization, Book One) is available as paperback(ISBN 9780345430229) and ebook(ISBN 9780345453655)
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