Drive to the East

Settling Accounts, Book 2

By: Harry Turtledove

Narrated by: Paul Costanzo

In 1914, the First World War ignited a brutal conflict in North America, with the United States finally defeating the Confederate States. In 1917, the Great War ended and an era of simmering hatred began, fueled by the despotism of a few and the sacrifice of many. Now it's 1942. The USA and CSA are locked in a tangle of jagged, blood-soaked battle lines, modern weaponry, desperate strategies, and the kind of violence that only the damned could conjure up for their enemies and themselves.

In Richmond, Confederate president and dictator Jake Featherston is shocked by what his own aircraft have done in Philadelphia - killing US president Al Smith in a barrage of bombs. Featherston presses ahead with a secret plan carried out on the dusty plains of Texas, where a so-called detention camp hides a far more evil purpose.

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Critic reviews

"There is plenty of action, and, of course, characterization remains one of Turtledove's long suits." ( Booklist)

Another great offering from Turtledove.

Where does Drive to the East rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of my favorites.

What did you like best about this story?

I've been a fanof alternate history for a while.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

He does with great narration.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I would've prefered they stick with George Guidall.

Any additional comments?

None.

Very Entertaining

The story and narration go great together. Another big hit for the series. The narration was perfect and on point.

One of the most exciting in the series

If you are this far into the series you know how great turtledove is at writing. This book is action packed from cover to cover. Love it.

Much better than return engagement

I enjoyed this book a lot more than the previous entry. I'm actually looking forward to the next book. Cast of characters is overall more interesting to me this go around.

like a first-person WWII story but differsnt

Harry T takes us through another interesting alternate history story with a disturbing but thought-ptovoking scenario. he brings the life of the Jewish people and others in WWII a little closer to home in this instalment.