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Empires of Dirt
Empires of Dirt is the second book in Dennis Mansfield’s trilogy of time-travelling, historical thrillers.
Just as the first book of the trilogy To Trust in What We Cannot See asked what would history be like if Hitler, Stalin, Lenin, Trotsky and Tito had together died in 1913, Empires of Dirt asks an exact opposite What would happen if the assasinations were stopped of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy and M.L. King, Jr.
Empires of Dirt is the story of leaders being saved and history taking a distincly differetnt turn - thus changing the world, but not as readers might expect.
Just as the first book of the trilogy To Trust in What We Cannot See asked what would history be like if Hitler, Stalin, Lenin, Trotsky and Tito had together died in 1913, Empires of Dirt asks an exact opposite What would happen if the assasinations were stopped of Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy and M.L. King, Jr.
Empires of Dirt is the story of leaders being saved and history taking a distincly differetnt turn - thus changing the world, but not as readers might expect.
282 pages, Paperback
Published July 4, 2024
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August 11, 2025
Empires of Dirt is the kind of book that makes you pause and wonder: what if history had taken an entirely different turn? Dennis Mansfield doesn’t just pose the question, he takes you by the hand and walks you through an alternate reality where some of the most pivotal assassinations in history never happened.
The result? A world that is both fascinating and unsettling, filled with political and personal consequences you wouldn’t expect. What I especially loved is how Mansfield weaves the “big picture” historical shifts with deeply human moments, making the story feel both epic and intimate.
Even if you think you know where this premise will go, trust me, you don’t. The surprises, the pacing, and the attention to historical nuance make this a standout read.
If you enjoy time-travel, alternate history, or simply love seeing history’s “what ifs” play out in unexpected ways, Empires of Dirt will stay with you long after you’ve closed the last page.
The result? A world that is both fascinating and unsettling, filled with political and personal consequences you wouldn’t expect. What I especially loved is how Mansfield weaves the “big picture” historical shifts with deeply human moments, making the story feel both epic and intimate.
Even if you think you know where this premise will go, trust me, you don’t. The surprises, the pacing, and the attention to historical nuance make this a standout read.
If you enjoy time-travel, alternate history, or simply love seeing history’s “what ifs” play out in unexpected ways, Empires of Dirt will stay with you long after you’ve closed the last page.
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