1945

A Novel

By: Robert Conroy

Narrated by: L.J. Ganser

America has dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But Japan has only begun to fight . . . .

In 1945, history has reached a turning point. A terrible new weapon has been unleashed. Japan has no choice but to surrender. But instead, the unthinkable occurs. With their nation burned and shattered, Japanese fanatics set in motion a horrifying endgame - their aim: to take America down with them. 

In Robert Conroy's brilliantly imagined epic tale of World War II, Emperor Hirohito's capitulation is hijacked by extremists and a weary United States is forced to invade Japan as a last step in a war that has already cost so many lives. As the Japanese lash out with tactics that no one has ever faced before - from POWs used as human shields to a rain of kamikaze attacks that take out the highest-value target in the Pacific command - the invasion's success is suddenly in doubt. As America's streets erupt in rioting, history will turn on the acts of a few key players from the fiery front lines to the halls of Washington to the shadowy realm of espionage, while a mortally wounded enemy becomes the greatest danger of all.

©2007 Robert Conroy (P)2019 Tantor

1945 plus

Very imaginative historical fiction. The narrative perspectives were realistic and well done. I recommend it!

Enjoyable but……

Good story and makes you think about what if, but the author needs to put a a little more research into military equipment.
Narration was okay but some mispronunciation and misuse of military acronyms were distracting. Still it was enjoyable and I would recommend.

Putting in tidbits

Liked the way he threw in actual facts through out the story. The characters where good. Following the young nieve 1st lieutenant throughout the book was nice. Looking farward to reading another Robert conroy book.

Great Listen

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to the story all throughout. L.J. Ganser does a good job with the narration. Yet another story by Robert Conroy that I will be listening to again down the line.

I couldn’t stop listening!

I love alternative history and there isn’t anyone better than Robert Conroy. I fantastic listen!