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Empires Lost #3
The Dead Alone
***Please note: this is not the final novel in this series. At least two more are planned at this stage.***
South-East Asia: 1942
In just three years, the German Wehrmacht has conquered Europe, taken Britain and won a devastating victory in North Africa. As self-proclaimed rulers of an entire continent, the Nazis now stand secure in the belief that no threat remains on their Western frontier.
In the Pacific and South-East Asia however, war looms closer than ever. Eager to establish their nation as a true global power, the Japanese government has for too long bowed down to German demands for peace with the United States in exchange for advanced technology. Armed with nuclear weapons supplied by splinter factions within the Nazis’ own ranks, the Japanese embark on a daring plan to knock the Americans out of the war before it has even begun.
Returning from the disaster of North Africa, Hindsight are again thrown into the thick of the fray in a race to track down a German raider loaded with nuclear weapons, enroute to Tokyo, while from Northern Ireland, information comes to hand that Samuel Lowenstein still lives: a man who may yet hold the key to Hindsight’s mission and provide the means to finally return history to its original course.
As war breaks out anew and they are caught in once more in its midst, Max Thorne and Eileen Donelson will be forced to make decisions that will affect the lives of millions and decide the course of history itself.
South-East Asia: 1942
In just three years, the German Wehrmacht has conquered Europe, taken Britain and won a devastating victory in North Africa. As self-proclaimed rulers of an entire continent, the Nazis now stand secure in the belief that no threat remains on their Western frontier.
In the Pacific and South-East Asia however, war looms closer than ever. Eager to establish their nation as a true global power, the Japanese government has for too long bowed down to German demands for peace with the United States in exchange for advanced technology. Armed with nuclear weapons supplied by splinter factions within the Nazis’ own ranks, the Japanese embark on a daring plan to knock the Americans out of the war before it has even begun.
Returning from the disaster of North Africa, Hindsight are again thrown into the thick of the fray in a race to track down a German raider loaded with nuclear weapons, enroute to Tokyo, while from Northern Ireland, information comes to hand that Samuel Lowenstein still lives: a man who may yet hold the key to Hindsight’s mission and provide the means to finally return history to its original course.
As war breaks out anew and they are caught in once more in its midst, Max Thorne and Eileen Donelson will be forced to make decisions that will affect the lives of millions and decide the course of history itself.
952 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2017
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About the author
Charles S. Jackson
5 books12 followersCharles Jackson lives with his wife and daughter in Sydney, Australia.
He works full time to help pay the bills and spends his spare time writing speculative fiction.
Beginning his lifelong love of writing at the age of twelve with the completion of his first attempt at a full-length novel, he has been an avid writer ever since.
His interests include reading, music, movies and online gaming, and has had many different and varied experiences in life ranging from performance in amateur stage productions to service as a private in the Australian Army Reserve and, more recently, the most strenuous and rewarding experience of all: parenthood.
He works full time to help pay the bills and spends his spare time writing speculative fiction.
Beginning his lifelong love of writing at the age of twelve with the completion of his first attempt at a full-length novel, he has been an avid writer ever since.
His interests include reading, music, movies and online gaming, and has had many different and varied experiences in life ranging from performance in amateur stage productions to service as a private in the Australian Army Reserve and, more recently, the most strenuous and rewarding experience of all: parenthood.
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February 20, 2017
Massive book at just over a thousand pages but so easy to read that felt much shorter
Great series worth reading
Great series worth reading
January 3, 2026
The story is a seven out of five, but....
The story is a seven out of five. Plot twists, lots of surprises, good character development. Each book left me wanting more.
The editing takes away from the book though. There are lots of typos, several misspelled words, and more than a few incorrect words. Clean that up and this is a great series of books.
The only other quibble I have is the Germans constantly saying bloody. Pretty sure that's not a German idiom.
The story is a seven out of five. Plot twists, lots of surprises, good character development. Each book left me wanting more.
The editing takes away from the book though. There are lots of typos, several misspelled words, and more than a few incorrect words. Clean that up and this is a great series of books.
The only other quibble I have is the Germans constantly saying bloody. Pretty sure that's not a German idiom.
June 11, 2017
I
A good book with an interesting plot and believably flawed characters didn't see that twist ending though now have to wait for book 4
If you like hard scifi\alt history its a good read
A good book with an interesting plot and believably flawed characters didn't see that twist ending though now have to wait for book 4
If you like hard scifi\alt history its a good read
December 5, 2017
Great read highly recommended
Having read the 2 previous books I brought this one and it doesn't disappoint the story continues at a fast pace with the plots all coming together ,the surprise at the end was a bit predicable .
Having read the 2 previous books I brought this one and it doesn't disappoint the story continues at a fast pace with the plots all coming together ,the surprise at the end was a bit predicable .
February 22, 2017
Another gigantic, almost overpoweringly complicated book. I must confess that, for the first time since I began reading this fabulous series, I found myself wishing I'd taken comprehensive notes! But I suppose what was best for me was just to let it flow, enjoy the progression. There were some poignant, powerful moments - spine-tingling in their efficacy and worrying in the impact that they had on my psyche.
Poor Donelson comes in for more than her fair share of pain in this one, and yet I still found myself hoping things between her and Thorne would keep ticking over - when they were both happy and playful they could take on the world.
But of course, the world's kicking the shit out of each other at the moment: “Negative, Green-Leader… negative… Approaching aircraft are not Luftwaffe…”, what a scary transmission! But to be aboard the Kormoran, flying that Lightning II, to be poor Evan, or even Sergeant Langdale, technically at liberty but a prisoner of the situation and his orders. So, so many things going on, and I haven't even brought up any of the German officers individually yet; Ritter was superb of course, and - I can't spoil it - but I didn't see the ending coming, I knew it would involve Brandis obviously but the twist got me right between the eyes.
What an absolute, incontestable joy to spend a week back with these familiar characters as their world continues to divulge its secrets on a path different to our own. These books are very much worth the price an I can't imagine the effort, dedication and involvement needed to produce such breathtakingly powerful and brilliant works. I'm very glad Mr jackson knows where the series is going, and equally glad I, as a thoroughly satisfied and happy reader, have this delight to come.
Poor Donelson comes in for more than her fair share of pain in this one, and yet I still found myself hoping things between her and Thorne would keep ticking over - when they were both happy and playful they could take on the world.
But of course, the world's kicking the shit out of each other at the moment: “Negative, Green-Leader… negative… Approaching aircraft are not Luftwaffe…”, what a scary transmission! But to be aboard the Kormoran, flying that Lightning II, to be poor Evan, or even Sergeant Langdale, technically at liberty but a prisoner of the situation and his orders. So, so many things going on, and I haven't even brought up any of the German officers individually yet; Ritter was superb of course, and - I can't spoil it - but I didn't see the ending coming, I knew it would involve Brandis obviously but the twist got me right between the eyes.
What an absolute, incontestable joy to spend a week back with these familiar characters as their world continues to divulge its secrets on a path different to our own. These books are very much worth the price an I can't imagine the effort, dedication and involvement needed to produce such breathtakingly powerful and brilliant works. I'm very glad Mr jackson knows where the series is going, and equally glad I, as a thoroughly satisfied and happy reader, have this delight to come.
March 1, 2017
Wow, can't wait for the next one!
I can't stress enough the need to read the first two in the series. These are not stand alone, and like Lord of the Rings and others, would leave you lost without reading in order. That being said, the alternate history storyline is intriguing and the ability of the author to create characters that you come to love and or hate is amazing. An enjoyable and stimulating read, don't miss it or the others.
I can't stress enough the need to read the first two in the series. These are not stand alone, and like Lord of the Rings and others, would leave you lost without reading in order. That being said, the alternate history storyline is intriguing and the ability of the author to create characters that you come to love and or hate is amazing. An enjoyable and stimulating read, don't miss it or the others.
August 19, 2025
Loved this series probably haven't thought about it in 8 years hopefully the MR Jackson is still going to write books 4 and 5 if writes them I'll buy them
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