Mar 17, 2025
Harry Turtledove's Last Orders is an action-packed alternate history novel that plunges readers into World War II where the United States is losing. The narrative centers on the evacuation of Southern California as Japanese forces advance, focusing on a diverse group of characters and their desperate struggles for survival. From soldiers fighting a losing battle to civilians caught in the chaos, the plot follows their intertwined journeys as they face harrowing choices and navigate a landscape of fear and uncertainty. Turtledove masterfully crafts a tense and gripping story filled with dramatic encounters and personal sacrifices, making Last Orders a compelling and thought-provoking read.