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Lost Regiment #8
Men of War
Andrew Keane’s Union army, along with soldiers whose ancestors from medieval Russia and classical Rome were also transported to this planet, have barely recovered from their last battle when the Horde mounts another assault. This has now become a war of annihilation: either humans or the Hordes will survive, but not both. Together with the Chin, liberated by the human army, Andrew, his fellow commander Hans Schuder and their men fight this war with desperate intensity.
Great battle scenes as well as private, often contemplative moments, as both human and the Horde leaders share thoughts with their friends or allies. Fans of Forstchen’s ONE SECOND AFTER will love this tale of survival and courage.
“First-rate storytelling.”
- Raymond Feist, New York Times bestselling author
“The Lost Regiment series moves like a bullet … an exciting read.”
- Locus Magazine
"One of the most intriguing writers today in the field of historical and military science fiction." - Harry Turtledove, author of THE GUNS OF THE SOUTH and HOW FEW REMAIN
[The Lost Regiment series is] “A parallel world of majestic sweep and gripping intensity." - L. Sprague de Camp, author of LEST DARKNESS FALL and THE ANCIENT ENGINEERS
“Exciting and moves like a bullet with good characters and battle scenes. . . . An excellent read.”
- Analog
"With Bill Forstchen, you'll get some of the best adventure writing in years!" - Science Fiction Chronicle "Bill Forstchen is highly respected in the military history community because he is the only one working in the field who understands the operational aspects of war, as well as the tactical and the policy/Strategic levels."
- Dr. Dennis Showalter, Past President of the Society for Military History, author of TANNENBERG: CLASH OF EMPIRES
William R. Forstchen is the author of over forty books, has a Ph.D. in history from Purdue University and is a Faculty Fellow at Montreat College. His broad spectrum of writing includes science fiction and fantasy, historical fiction, alternate history, several scholarly works, numerous short stories and articles and near-future thrillers ONE SECOND AFTER, ONE YEAR AFTER, THE FINAL DAY, and PILLAR TO THE SKY.
Great battle scenes as well as private, often contemplative moments, as both human and the Horde leaders share thoughts with their friends or allies. Fans of Forstchen’s ONE SECOND AFTER will love this tale of survival and courage.
“First-rate storytelling.”
- Raymond Feist, New York Times bestselling author
“The Lost Regiment series moves like a bullet … an exciting read.”
- Locus Magazine
"One of the most intriguing writers today in the field of historical and military science fiction." - Harry Turtledove, author of THE GUNS OF THE SOUTH and HOW FEW REMAIN
[The Lost Regiment series is] “A parallel world of majestic sweep and gripping intensity." - L. Sprague de Camp, author of LEST DARKNESS FALL and THE ANCIENT ENGINEERS
“Exciting and moves like a bullet with good characters and battle scenes. . . . An excellent read.”
- Analog
"With Bill Forstchen, you'll get some of the best adventure writing in years!" - Science Fiction Chronicle "Bill Forstchen is highly respected in the military history community because he is the only one working in the field who understands the operational aspects of war, as well as the tactical and the policy/Strategic levels."
- Dr. Dennis Showalter, Past President of the Society for Military History, author of TANNENBERG: CLASH OF EMPIRES
William R. Forstchen is the author of over forty books, has a Ph.D. in history from Purdue University and is a Faculty Fellow at Montreat College. His broad spectrum of writing includes science fiction and fantasy, historical fiction, alternate history, several scholarly works, numerous short stories and articles and near-future thrillers ONE SECOND AFTER, ONE YEAR AFTER, THE FINAL DAY, and PILLAR TO THE SKY.
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1999
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About the author
William R. Forstchen
116 books1,757 followersWilliam R. Forstchen (born 1950) is an American author who began publishing in 1983 with the novel Ice Prophet. He is a Professor of History and Faculty Fellow at Montreat College, in Montreat, North Carolina. He received his doctorate from Purdue University with specializations in Military History, the American Civil War and the History of Technology.
Forstchen is the author of more than forty books, including the award winning We Look Like Men of War, a young adult novel about an African-American regiment that fought at the Battle of the Crater, which is based upon his doctoral dissertation, The 28th USCTs: Indiana’s African-Americans go to War, 1863-1865 and the "Lost Regiment" series which has been optioned by both Tom Cruise and M. Night Shyamalan.
Forstchen’s writing efforts have, in recent years, shifted towards historical fiction and non fiction. In 2002 he started the “Gettysburg” trilogy with Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; the trilogy consists of Gettysburg: A Novel of the Civil War, Grant Comes East, and Never Call Retreat: Lee and Grant - The Final Victory. More recently, they have have published two works on the events leading up to Pearl Harbor and immediately after that attack Pearl Harbor, and Days of Infamy.
In March 2009, Forstchen’s latest work, One Second After, (Forge/St. Martin’s books) was released. Based upon several years of intensive research and interviews, it examines what might happen in a “typical” American town in the wake of an attack on the United States with “electro-magnetic pulse” (EMP) weapons. Similar in plotting to books such as On the Beach and Alas Babylon, One Second After, is set in a small college town in western North Carolina and is a cautionary tale of the collapse of social order in the wake of an EMP strike. The book has been optioned by Warner Bros. and currently is in development as a feature film. The book was cited on the floor of Congress and before the House Armed Services Committee by Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R.-MD), chair of the House Committee tasked to evaluate EMP weapons, as a realistical portrayal of the potential damage rendered by an EMP attack on the continental United States.
Forstchen resides near Asheville, North Carolina with his daughter Meghan. His other interests include archaeology, and he has participated in several expeditions to Mongolia and Russia. He is a pilot and co owns an original 1943 Aeronca L-3B recon plane used in World War II.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/willia...
Forstchen is the author of more than forty books, including the award winning We Look Like Men of War, a young adult novel about an African-American regiment that fought at the Battle of the Crater, which is based upon his doctoral dissertation, The 28th USCTs: Indiana’s African-Americans go to War, 1863-1865 and the "Lost Regiment" series which has been optioned by both Tom Cruise and M. Night Shyamalan.
Forstchen’s writing efforts have, in recent years, shifted towards historical fiction and non fiction. In 2002 he started the “Gettysburg” trilogy with Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich; the trilogy consists of Gettysburg: A Novel of the Civil War, Grant Comes East, and Never Call Retreat: Lee and Grant - The Final Victory. More recently, they have have published two works on the events leading up to Pearl Harbor and immediately after that attack Pearl Harbor, and Days of Infamy.
In March 2009, Forstchen’s latest work, One Second After, (Forge/St. Martin’s books) was released. Based upon several years of intensive research and interviews, it examines what might happen in a “typical” American town in the wake of an attack on the United States with “electro-magnetic pulse” (EMP) weapons. Similar in plotting to books such as On the Beach and Alas Babylon, One Second After, is set in a small college town in western North Carolina and is a cautionary tale of the collapse of social order in the wake of an EMP strike. The book has been optioned by Warner Bros. and currently is in development as a feature film. The book was cited on the floor of Congress and before the House Armed Services Committee by Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R.-MD), chair of the House Committee tasked to evaluate EMP weapons, as a realistical portrayal of the potential damage rendered by an EMP attack on the continental United States.
Forstchen resides near Asheville, North Carolina with his daughter Meghan. His other interests include archaeology, and he has participated in several expeditions to Mongolia and Russia. He is a pilot and co owns an original 1943 Aeronca L-3B recon plane used in World War II.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/willia...
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July 27, 2024
Does it have problems? Yeah. It made me feel a lot of feelings though, (it made me patriotic for a country that doesn't exist!) and for that I will always be grateful.
The Union Forever.
The Union Forever.
April 29, 2012
The lost Regiment series is a fabulous story set in the days of the American Civil War. It is basically the Civil War meets Planet of the Apes. It is one of those refreshing stories that no on has done before or since. The writing style is smooth and easy to understand, and the plot moves just right. A great series is one where the reader gets to grow with the characters and this one does just that.
October 19, 2017
Happy I lived long enough to read this series
I have just finished the last book in this series. They are all excellent. The Civil War Union soldiers somehow entered a portal to another more primitive world. Their lives on this world make an amazing story. I came to care about many of the characters. Frankly I am sad to be giving them up.
I have just finished the last book in this series. They are all excellent. The Civil War Union soldiers somehow entered a portal to another more primitive world. Their lives on this world make an amazing story. I came to care about many of the characters. Frankly I am sad to be giving them up.
July 16, 2020
This amazing series, after eight books, still impresses and captives me. Forstchen does such a good job of showing what a war does to a government, family, soldier, and an economy. Great detail in this book with things we make not thing of, such as how important supplies and logistics are to an army. Of the many well written parts of the book the way our characters lay down a strategy, including looking at a battle as their opponent would, is truly fantastic. The fight for freedom and what it means resonates in this book.
July 28, 2010
The Lost Regiment series is probably my favorite SF series, as opposed to fantasy. Forstchen is great with the historical aspects of the series and knows how to tell a good story and introduce sympathetic and realistic characters. I like this series very much.
February 14, 2021
Great series!
I gave this book, and the entire series really, 5 stars because of the excellent writing and the excellent storytelling. The almost non-stop action and attention to detail kept my interest, and kept me on the edge of my seat! Great series of books, I thoroughly enjoyed them.
I gave this book, and the entire series really, 5 stars because of the excellent writing and the excellent storytelling. The almost non-stop action and attention to detail kept my interest, and kept me on the edge of my seat! Great series of books, I thoroughly enjoyed them.
July 6, 2021
Great Read
This book is a great read fast action, great emotional ups and downs.. you will enjoy it only one more in the series.. I highly recommend reading it you won’t be disappointed.
This book is a great read fast action, great emotional ups and downs.. you will enjoy it only one more in the series.. I highly recommend reading it you won’t be disappointed.
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July 28, 2021Not as gripping as the previous 7 Books.
January 1, 2023
A wonderful ending to a great series!
September 30, 2013
Using the American civil war as a reference Forstchen has crafted an excellent exciting sci-fi/ alternative world series, well worth hunting around for. Start from the first book as they are sequential.
August 27, 2012
Enjoyed the book and liked the way the ends tied up, I have read the next one out of order and would loved to have seen the newer series expanded.
July 16, 2013
Nicely wraps up an epic series. There is so much potential for stories to be told in this universe, I hope it is one day continued.
May 1, 2014
A great series that needs to be republished.
November 22, 2014
Such a great series of books. Amazing collection of battles and struggles. Great characters. One more book in the series, hard to guess where it goes. This feels like the final book.
December 31, 2014
This is my favorite of any series i have read! I was on that world with them for the last 8 books!
April 23, 2016
A fitting end to the series. The author pulls it back to the relationships between characters, and everyone receives a fitting end.
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