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    In the Balance
    Book 1 in the series:Tosev

    In the Balance - Tosev by Harry Turtledove
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    'In the Balance' by Harry Turtledove is an alternate history novel set during World War II, where an alien invasion interrupts the conflict on Earth. The story explores how humans from different nations come together to resist the alien invaders, leading to a fragile alliance between major combatants. Turtledove weaves a tale of how lives on both sides are changed by this unprecedented world war, showcasing a fascinating scenario of human-alien cooperation and conflict.

    The plot of 'In the Balance' is conceptually brilliant, featuring a thought-provoking premise of aliens with advanced technology invading a less developed Earth during World War II. The story is engaging, with a heavy emphasis on character development and intricate plotlines that keep readers hooked. Turtledove skillfully blends historical accuracy with sci-fi elements, creating a captivating narrative that explores themes of cooperation, prejudice, and the impact of alien invasion on humanity.

    Fleetlord Atvar strode briskly into the command station of the invasion fleet bannership 127th Emperor Hetto. Officers stiffened in their seats as he came in. But for the way his eye turrets swiveled ...

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    Upsetting the Balance
    Book 3 in the series:Tosev

    Upsetting the Balance - Tosev by Harry Turtledove
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    'Upsetting the Balance' by Harry Turtledove is set in a world where lizard-like aliens invade during World War II, leading to a fragile alliance between major combatants to resist the common enemy. The plot follows the diverse set of characters across superpowers as they defend themselves from oppression, while also delving into the struggles of the aliens fighting a war light years away from home. The writing style is described as blending great science fiction with detailed historical renditions, showcasing a realistic perspective on how a culturally evolving species like the Lizards might respond when confronted with change-loving Humans.

    The fleetlord Atvar had convened a great many meetings of his shiplords since the Race’s conquest fleet came to Tosev 3. Quite a few of those meetings had been imperfectly happy; the Tosevites were fa...

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    Striking the Balance
    Book 4 in the series:Tosev

    Striking the Balance - Tosev by Harry Turtledove
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    'Striking the Balance' is the conclusion to an alternate history series where aliens invade during World War II, leading to a fragile alliance between the major combatants to resist the new common enemy. The novel explores the consequences of the alien invasion, showing how the major powers of WWII might have responded to such an attack. The plotline involves nuclear capabilities, negotiated peace, and the development of history along parallel lines, all set against the backdrop of a global conflict with a unique twist.

    In free fall, Atvar the fleetlord glided over to the hologram projector. He poked the stud at the base of the machine. The image that sprang into being above the projector was one the Race’s probe had...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Tosev )

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    Tilting the Balance
    Book 2 in the series:Tosev

    Tilting the Balance - Tosev by Harry Turtledove
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    'Tilting the Balance' is the second installment in Harry Turtledove's 'Tosev' series, an alternate history saga where aliens invade Earth during World War II. The narrative follows a diverse set of characters across the globe as they resist the lizard invaders, exploring themes of wartime heroics, character development, and the complexities of global crisis during the invasion. Turtledove's writing style includes short chapters that reintroduce characters, a mix of military conquest, love, and cultural anthropology, and a focus on portraying both the human and alien perspectives.

    For nostalgia’s sake, Fleetlord Atvar called up the hologram of the Tosevite warrior he had often studied before the invasion fleet actually reached the world of Tosev 3. Nostalgia was an emotion that...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Tosev )

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