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The Great Martian War #4
The Gathering Storm
After the failure of their first scouting expedition to England in 1900, the Martians regrouped, developed means to deal with the deadly Earthly microorganisms, and landed again in 1908. Not just in one location, but all over the world. Their transport cylinders fell on every continent and in great number. Only England and Europe were spared this time.The first three books in the Great Martian War series dealt with the invasion in America. The Gathering Storm expands the narrative to Australia, Africa, and the Near East. The year is 1912 and the Martians have planned a vast coordinated offensive to link up their scattered conquests and assemble a force so powerful that nothing can resist it.
480 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 12, 2020
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August 20, 2025
An excellent well paced diesel punk, alternative history, interplanetary conflict story. The detail of military operations in this work is impressive.
September 24, 2020
This book is the next chapter in an excellent series by Scott Washburn.
It's pretty much a public domain sequel to H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, not that there's anything wrong with that.
The difference here is that the author, to superb effect, digs into British history and world history in the early 20th century and then adds Martian invaders.
There are previous novels in this series, and they detail the Martian invasion of America. This one brings the story to the British side of the pond, so you can start here and go to the previous books later to see aliens whomp America.
It's good stuff, with excellent character work and a top-notch sense of humor amid the fighting and the blowing up of stuff. Recommended.
It's pretty much a public domain sequel to H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, not that there's anything wrong with that.
The difference here is that the author, to superb effect, digs into British history and world history in the early 20th century and then adds Martian invaders.
There are previous novels in this series, and they detail the Martian invasion of America. This one brings the story to the British side of the pond, so you can start here and go to the previous books later to see aliens whomp America.
It's good stuff, with excellent character work and a top-notch sense of humor amid the fighting and the blowing up of stuff. Recommended.
February 3, 2022
Another great read from Scott
I have really got wrapped up in these gripping books. Scott has taken HG's original story and created a believable scenario of the Martians learning from their first mistakes.
I find myself hesitating to read further as victory is no way guaranteed, but you've got to know what happens, as its that well written that it draws you in.
Looking forward to the next installment.
I have really got wrapped up in these gripping books. Scott has taken HG's original story and created a believable scenario of the Martians learning from their first mistakes.
I find myself hesitating to read further as victory is no way guaranteed, but you've got to know what happens, as its that well written that it draws you in.
Looking forward to the next installment.
May 29, 2020
Great Read
Mr. Washburn has done it again! This new entry into the Martian War Chronicles is well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Mr. Washburn has done it again! This new entry into the Martian War Chronicles is well written and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
August 18, 2020
Better than good
Great tale. Super follow up on the original story. I’m looking forward to the next episode. Keep up the good writing.
Great tale. Super follow up on the original story. I’m looking forward to the next episode. Keep up the good writing.
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