Read the 5 Star Review by @Potus_Geeks
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In his 2016 story 36 Hours to Save the President, author Alan Trock mixes history and fantasy in equal proportions as he tells the story of a California dentist and Lincolnphile who is magically transported back to April of 1865 and is given the opportunity to prevent history's most famous assassination. The story's protagonist, Alex Linwood, bears a strong resemblance to the author, extremely knowledgeable and well-read in all things Lincoln. In the story he enjoys a vacation to some of the nation's most prominent historical locales, retracing some of Lincoln's most famous steps, before fantasy intervenes and he finds himself in Washington on the day before Lincoln's assassination, given the assignment set out in the book's title.
The author has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Lincoln, and this comes through loud and clear when reading this book. (I wish I had read this book before visiting Springfield, Illinois several years ago, as I now know that I missed some of the more interesting places). The book combines suspense with a retelling of the events leading up to what occurred in Ford's Theatre on the night of April 14, 1865, as Alex Linwood navigates the unfamiliar world of 19th century Washington D.C. while trying to work out how to accomplish the daunting task he has been given. It is no easy problem to solve, as the story discloses, and as the reader wonders how the dilemma will resolve itself, the story builds to its unique ending.
This is a pleasant, enjoyable and non-laborious read that will especially appeal to those with an interest in Lincoln and his assassination and those who appreciate when historical fiction has been well-researched for contemporary accuracy. The author's passion for his subject comes through very strongly, and we even learn how that passion came about. For those of us who enjoy history as well as intelligent science fiction, this book fits the bill perfectly.
In his 2016 story 36 Hours to Save the President, author Alan Trock mixes history and fantasy in equal proportions as he tells the story of a California dentist and Lincolnphile who is magically transported back to April of 1865 and is given the opportunity to prevent history's most famous assassination. The story's protagonist, Alex Linwood, bears a strong resemblance to the author, extremely knowledgeable and well-read in all things Lincoln. In the story he enjoys a vacation to some of the nation's most prominent historical locales, retracing some of Lincoln's most famous steps, before fantasy intervenes and he finds himself in Washington on the day before Lincoln's assassination, given the assignment set out in the book's title.
The author has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Lincoln, and this comes through loud and clear when reading this book. (I wish I had read this book before visiting Springfield, Illinois several years ago, as I now know that I missed some of the more interesting places). The book combines suspense with a retelling of the events leading up to what occurred in Ford's Theatre on the night of April 14, 1865, as Alex Linwood navigates the unfamiliar world of 19th century Washington D.C. while trying to work out how to accomplish the daunting task he has been given. It is no easy problem to solve, as the story discloses, and as the reader wonders how the dilemma will resolve itself, the story builds to its unique ending.
This is a pleasant, enjoyable and non-laborious read that will especially appeal to those with an interest in Lincoln and his assassination and those who appreciate when historical fiction has been well-researched for contemporary accuracy. The author's passion for his subject comes through very strongly, and we even learn how that passion came about. For those of us who enjoy history as well as intelligent science fiction, this book fits the bill perfectly.
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