Harry Turtledove's Days of Infamy is an action-packed alternate history novel that presents a chilling "what if" scenario of a successful Japanese invasion of Hawaii following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The novel vividly portrays the chaos and terror that engulf the islands as Japanese forces occupy and attempt to control the local population. The plot follows a diverse cast of characters, from American soldiers and civilians fighting a desperate resistance to Japanese military personnel grappling with the challenges of occupation. Turtledove masterfully blends historical events with fictional narratives, delivering a gripping and thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal moment in history and the potential consequences of a different outcome.