Alt Hist Issue 2: The Magazine of Historical Fiction and Alternate History

by Andrew Knighton (editor), David X. Wiggin, Andrew Knighton

Alt Hist is the new magazine of historical fiction and alternate history. The second issue features eight new stories and also three book reviews. From ancient Egypt to World War I, and the death of Abraham Lincoln, there is something for every fan of historical fiction in Alt Hist Issue 2.

Stories featured in Alt Hist Issue 2:

‘Long Nights in Languedoc’ by Andrew Knighton
‘The Apollo Mission’ by David X. Wiggin
‘Son of Flanders’ by William Knight
‘In Cappadocia’ by AshleyRose Sullivan
‘The Orchid Hunters’ by Priya Sharma
‘Death in Theatre’ by Jessica Wilson
‘The Scarab of Thutmose’ by Anna Sykora
‘The Watchmaker of Filigree Street’ by N. K. Pulley

And reviews of:

Historical Fiction Writing: a practical guide and tool-kit by Myfanwy Cook
Ruso and the River of Darkness by R. S. Downie
Rome Burning by Sophia McDougall

Genres: Short Stories, Science Fiction, Historical Fiction

90 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 11, 2011

About the author

Andrew Knighton is a British author, comics scribe, and freelance writer. His works include steampunk adventure story The Epiphany Club and alternate history thriller The Bear’s Claws. He lives in Yorkshire with a savage black cat and a huge heap of unread books.

Reviews

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very high quality writing and a fascinating range of stories. Worth some time.

[Ron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting collection of tales and reviews. I will likely hunt up a copy of Issue 3.

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

A few good stories, and a couple of excellent ones!