“Conroy extrapolates a new and militarily plausible direction for WWII… A thrilling adventure.”
“[Conroy] adds a personal touch to alternate history by describing events through the eyes of fictional characters serving on the front lines. VERDICT: Historical accuracy in the midst of creative speculation makes this piece of alternate history believable.”
“An ensemble cast of fictional characters… and historical figures powers the meticulously researched story line with diverse accounts of the horrors of war, making this an appealing read for fans of history and alternate history alike.”
“[E]ngrossing and grimly plausible…the suspense holds up literally to the last page.”
“…moving and thought-provoking…”
“Realistic…”
“…fans of Tom Clancy and Agent Jack Bauer should find a lot to like here.”
“A significant writer of alternate history turns here to the popular topic of Pearl Harbor, producing… this rousing historical action tale.”
“A high-explosive what-if, with full-blooded characters.”
“…cleverly conceived…Conroy tells a solid what-if historical.”
“… likely to please both military history and alternative history buffs.”