New Releases 1/12/16

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Paperbacks

Destroyer by Brett Battles

With the whole of human history altered, Denny Younger may be the last rewinder in existence—and the last person on earth with a chaser unit capable of time travel. While caring for his ailing sister, Denny must discover a way to recharge his device before he’s left with no defense against a past that wants him dead.

Before long, Denny notices a mysterious stranger following him—keeping tabs on Denny, his family, and his friends. Is Denny just paranoid? Or maybe he isn’t alone in this new reality after all…

When his chaser is stolen and his girlfriend is kidnapped, Denny risks everything to get both of them back. Launched into a high-stakes chase that spans continents and millennia, Denny’s responsibility to save our future isn’t over yet. It will take all of his cunning to stop a threat capable of steering the fate of the human race into disaster.

[Editor's Note: See also my review of Rewinder by Brett Battles.]

Hitler Is Alive!: Guaranteed True Stories Reported by the National Police Gazette edited by Steven A. Westlake

From the sensational files of the National Police Gazette, the shocking evidence of Hitler’s escape from the ruins of the Reich

As the Allied armies closed in on Berlin, the Nazi high command scrambled to escape their shattered city. On May 1, 1945, reports went out that Adolf Hitler and his mistress, Eva Braun, committed suicide in an underground bunker—but their bodies were never found. In this landmark exposé by the legendary National Police Gazette, the truth is finally told. As peace fell across Europe, two U-Boats made mad dashes for Argentina, remaining underwater for weeks at a time to evade detection. In their incredible journeys lies the shocking secret of how the greatest mass murderer in history escaped punishment for his crimes.

In the aftermath of World War II, the Police Gazette ruthlessly investigated any rumor of Hitler’s survival in South America. Hitler Is Alive! is a true epic of twentieth-century sensationalism.

Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear

"You ain't gonna like what I have to tell you, but I'm gonna tell you anyway. See, my name is Karen Memery, like memory only spelt with an e, and I'm one of the girls what works in the Hôtel Mon Cherie on Amity Street. 'Hôtel' has a little hat over the o like that. It's French, so Beatrice tells me."

Set in the late nineteenth century-in a city a lot like what we now call Seattle Underground-when airships plied the trade routes, would-be gold miners were heading to the gold fields of Alaska, and steam-powered mechanicals stalked the waterfront, Karen is a young woman on her own, is making the best of her orphaned state by working in Madame Damnable's high-quality bordello. Through Karen's eyes we get to know the other girls in the house-a resourceful group-and the poor and the powerful of the town.

Trouble erupts one night when a badly injured girl arrives at their door, begging sanctuary, followed by the man who holds her indenture, and who has a machine that can take over anyone's mind and control their actions. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the next night brings a body dumped in their rubbish heap-a streetwalker who has been brutally murdered.

Hard on the heels of that horrifying discovery comes a lawman who has been chasing this killer for months. Marshal Bass Reeves is closing in on his man, and he's not about to reject any help he can get, even if it comes from girl who works in the Hôtel Mon Cheri.

Elizabeth Bear brings alive this Jack-the-Ripper yarn of the Old Steampunk West with a light touch in Karen's own memorable voice, and a mesmerizing evocation of classic steam-powered science in Karen Memory.

E-books

The Glass Galago: A Tor.Com Original by A. M. Dellamonica

A.M. Dellamonica is at it again! The thrilling adventures of Gale Filachild and Captain Perrish continue in a series of prequel stories that offers to take us deeper into the fascinating world of Stormwrack.

When Gale and the crew of the Nightjar are called back to the fleet to handle an issue involving a law regulating new patents and a missing magical inscription, they soon find themselves embroiled in a plot that is could potentially pit island against island. Now, they must discover the mystery of the glass galago before time runs out for both it and the fleet.

Servant or Slave by Dusk Peterson
Is service a privilege or a chain?

Two young men face this question. Both live in the Dozen Landsteads, where life centers on the nation's Bay. One young man lives at the beginning of the twentieth century, the other in the sixteenth century. Both youths possess masters. But do the masters have their best interests at heart?

"Servant or Slave" presents twin tales of love, faithfulness, and responsibility. It can be read on its own or as a side story in Waterman, a speculative fiction series set in an alternative version of the Chesapeake Bay region.

Waterman is part of Turn-of-the-Century Toughs, a cycle of alternate history series (Dark Light, Waterman, Life Prison, Commando, Michael's House, and The Eternal Dungeon) about disreputable men on the margins of society, and the men and women who care for them. Set between the 1880s and the 1910s, the novels and stories take place in an alternative version of America that was settled by inhabitants of the Old World in ancient times. One of the series in the cycle, Waterman, combines elements of the 1910s with retrofuturistic imagery from the 1960s.

To readers, authors and publishers...

Is your story going to be published in time for the next New Releases? Contact us at ahwupdate at gmail dot com.  We are looking for works of alternate history, counterfactual history, steampunk, historical fantasy, time travel or anything that warps history beyond our understanding.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update, a blogger on Amazing Stories and a Sidewise Awards for Alternate History judge. When not writing he works as an attorney, enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana and prepares for the day when travel between parallel universes becomes a reality. You can follow him on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Learn how you can support his alternate history projects on Patreon.

Weekly Update #182

Editor's Note

So I am going to be honest: theme months are very hard for me. The Update is something I do at the seat of my pants...and I think many notice that. Theme months require a lot of planning because you want to make sure you have to content to go along with the subject. Long term projects, like my Sideways in Time paper (conference schedule coming soon) or my YouTube channel, take up a lot of my planning time. So my hopes to do more theme months may be a tad optimistic.

This week I have jury duty on Tuesday. Yay...I guess. I mean on one hand the attorney in me is looking forward to the experience. On the other hand, there is a ton of things I should and rather be doing. O well, its a sacrifice we all must make in my country and I am trying not to complain too much. At least my firm is cool with me taking the time off and hopefully I don't get picked.

Thanks to everyone who bought books and other goodies from Amazon through my site. You guys gave me on of my best months ever!

And now the news...

What is A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab?

The Internet had a lot to say about V.E. Schwab's A Darker Shade of Magic. For those who missed last week's New Releases, here is the description again from Amazon:

Most people only know one London; but what if there were several? Kell is one of the last Travelers - magicians with a rare ability to travel between parallel Londons. There's Grey London, dirty and crowded and without magic, home to the mad king George III. There's Red London, where life and magic are revered. Then, White London, ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. But once upon a time, there was Black London...

I like short descriptions. Anywho, Paul Weimer at SF Signal said A Darker Shade of Magic is "[a] strong novel of magic, character and multiple Londons that succeeds on a variety of levels and promises delights for a wide swath of fantasy readers." Well that is good news and if you would like to learn more about this magical mutliverse you can check out interviews with Schwab at Tor and Suvudu.

The Critics Review Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear

If you are a steampunk fan, you may want to check out Elizabeth Bear's Karen Memory. Here is summary from Amazon:

"You ain't gonna like what I have to tell you, but I'm gonna tell you anyway. See, my name is Karen Memery, like memory only spelt with an e, and I'm one of the girls what works in the Hôtel Mon Cherie on Amity Street. Hôtel has a little hat over the o like that. It's French, so Beatrice tells me."

Set in the late 19th century--when the city we now call Seattle Underground was the whole town (and still on the surface), when airships plied the trade routes, would-be gold miners were heading to the gold fields of Alaska, and steam-powered mechanicals stalked the waterfront, Karen is a young woman on her own, is making the best of her orphaned state by working in Madame Damnable's high-quality bordello. Through Karen's eyes we get to know the other girls in the house--a resourceful group--and the poor and the powerful of the town. Trouble erupts one night when a badly injured girl arrives at their door, beggin sanctuary, followed by the man who holds her indenture, and who has a machine that can take over anyone's mind and control their actions. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the next night brings a body dumped in their rubbish heap--a streetwalker who has been brutally murdered.

Bear brings alive this Jack-the-Ripper yarn of the old west with a light touch in Karen's own memorable voice, and a mesmerizing evocation of classic steam-powered science.

But what do the critics say? Well Diana Biller from B&N said "Karen Memory is the kind of book that grabs you by the ribs in the first few pages and doesn’t let go until you see the word 'Epilogue.'" Furthermore, Angela Blackwell at Bull Spec said Karen Memory is a "very interesting and quick read" with a "setting and cast of characters [that] have great potential". Sounds good to me. Its now on my to-read list.

Did you see the Parallels trailer on YouTube?

Well if you haven't seen it, you can watch it below:

To be honest it looks like this show was shot with a small budget and a very limited pool of talent. Also traveling through the multiverse by way of a conspicuous skyscraper seems a very awkward way to explore parallel timelines. Nevertheless, it is available now on Netflix so I will give it a shot. Who knows? Maybe I will even have a review later this week...

Links to the Multiverse

Books, Short Fiction & Web Originals

2015 Debut Author Challenge Update - Clash of Eagles by Alan Smale at The Qwillery.
Adam Christopher (ELEMENTARY: THE GHOST LINE) on Juggling Genre at SF Signal.
All Timelines Lead to Rome: Author's View by Dale Cozort.
Alternate History: Drivers and Toy Steering Wheels by Dale Cozort.
Caligula A Christian? This Could Be Fun... at The World According to Quinn.
Cold Flesh by Andrew Knighton – Free Extract at Alt Hist.
Edi's Spotlight: Alt Hist Issue 7 edited by Mark Lord at Edi's Book Lighthouse.
The Grand War-Preview by Lynn Davis at Maps, Writing, and Ramblings.
Review: Altered Pasts by Richard Evans at The Weekly Standard.
Review: Cannonbridge by Jonathan Barnes at Draumr Kopa Fantasy Book Blog.
Steampunk: Gears, Gadgetry, and Genre of Victorian Science Fiction! at Liberty Voice.
Time Travel In Science Fiction at Shelf Talk.
TOC: Jews Vs Zombies and Jews Vs Aliens Edited by Levene and Tidhar at SF Signal.
Uncovering Hidden Black History, On Screen And On The Page at NPR.

Counterfactuals, History & News

After 8 centuries, rats exonerated in spread of Black Death at The Washington Post.
The fiasco that is the Nicaragua Canal, explained by Brad Plumer at Vox.
Hanson’s Counterfactual about Obama Appeasing Hitler at The Counterfactual History Review.
ISIS Burns 8000 Rare Books and Manuscripts in Mosul by Riyadh Mohammed at Yahoo!
ISIS Smashes 3,000 Years of History in Iraqi Museum Attack at Gawker.
Ron Paul: U.S. secession is already ‘happening’ by Steve Benen at MSNBC.
Swiss Guard: We are ready to defend Pope from ISIS at Catholic News Agency.
U.S. military vehicles paraded 300 yards from the Russian border at The Washington Post.
What If Putin Were Nice? by Keith Gessen at Politico Magazine.
World War II Should Not Be Forgotten, Japan's Prince Naruhito Says at NBC News.

Film & Television

12 Monkeys 1.7: Snowden, the Virus, and the Irresistible at Paul Levinson's Infinite Regress.

Games

42-Player Civilization Game Is Destroying The Planet by Luke Plunkett at Kotaku.
New Artwork Show The Order: 1886 PS4 Set In Berlin, Florence And Sydney at Gamepur.

Graphic Novels & Comics

The Problem with a Nazi Superman by Evan Narcisse at Kotaku.

Interview

Rod Duncan at Leicester Mercury.
Leanna Renee Hieber at My Bookish Ways.
Gary Whitta at /Film.

Music

What If Grunge Never Happened? by Zachary Lipez at Hazlitt.

Podcasts

Show 22 – Cleopatra Caesar at Twilight Histories.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update and a blogger on Amazing Stories. Check out his short fiction. When not writing he works as an attorney, enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana and prepares for the inevitable zombie apocalypse. You can follow him on Facebook or Twitter.

Weekly Update #179

Editor's Note

Just a reminder that this weekend I will be at Capricon so please come check out my panels if you happen to be in town. Because of the convention and Valentine's Day, I probably won't have my usual Weekly Update ready for next Monday, but I will still be posting throughout the week.

And now the news...

Check Out Elizabeth Bear's Karen Memory

The Internet blew up last week about Elizabeth Bear's new steampunk novel, Karen Memory. Here is the description from Amazon:

“You ain’t gonna like what I have to tell you, but I'm gonna tell you anyway. See, my name is Karen Memery, like memory only spelt with an e, and I'm one of the girls what works in the Hôtel Mon Cherie on Amity Street. Hôtel has a little hat over the o like that. It's French, so Beatrice tells me.”

Set in the late 19th century—when the city we now call Seattle Underground was the whole town (and still on the surface), when airships plied the trade routes, would-be gold miners were heading to the gold fields of Alaska, and steam-powered mechanicals stalked the waterfront, Karen is a young woman on her own, is making the best of her orphaned state by working in Madame Damnable’s high-quality bordello. Through Karen’s eyes we get to know the other girls in the house—a resourceful group—and the poor and the powerful of the town. Trouble erupts one night when a badly injured girl arrives at their door, beggin sanctuary, followed by the man who holds her indenture, and who has a machine that can take over anyone’s mind and control their actions.  And as if that wasn’t bad enough, the next night brings a body dumped in their rubbish heap—a streetwalker who has been brutally murdered.

Bear brings alive this Jack-the-Ripper yarn of the old west with a light touch in Karen’s own memorable voice, and a mesmerizing evocation of classic steam-powered science.

So what do the critics have to say about Karen Memory? Kathy F. at Stellar Four said the book is "stocked with interesting, diverse characters, the villains are heinously evil, the steampunk element starts out subtly then grows, great action, and the titular character and narrator has a distinctive voice." Meanwhile, Joel Cunningham of B&N said "Bear is clearly having a ball with this one, from incorporating crazy gadgetry to writing in Karen’s idiosyncratic, irresistible voice." So this book is getting some good reviews. I may have to check it out.

If you would to learn more about Karen Memory and Elizabeth Bear, check out Far Beyond Reality where Bear writes about steampunk and listed to her interview on Rocket Talk. Bear also stopped by John Scalzi's blog to talk about "The Big Idea" behind the book and had another interview over at Suvudu.

Kevin J. Anderson and Neil Peart's Clockwork Lives Out in September

Speaking of steampunk, last week Kevin J. Anderson and legendary Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart announced that the sequel to Clockwork Angels, the steampunk novel that accompanied the Rush concept album of the same name, will be out in September. Titled Clockwork Lives, the press release describes it as a "steampunk Canterbury Tales that explores the lives of secondary characters in Clockwork Angels and introduces a new protagonist." The story will follow Marinda Peake, who is gifted a blank book by her alchemist father that she must fill with other people's stories.

Videos for Alternate Historians

Alright, enough steampunk. Since this is Black Alternate History Month, I decided to do a special edition of this segment. First up, did you know Lion's Blood has its own soundtrack? Check out one of the tracks, "Fire on the Sea", on Heather Alexander's album:

Did anyone ever see White Man's Burden? Well maybe you should check out Fable, a British TV movie where Britain is governed by black people and whites live under apartheid like conditions (thanks to Adrian Cook for finding this for me):

And we are not the only site covering the contributions of African-Americans to speculative fiction. Check out "Science Fiction Authors on Black History Month":

Links to the Multiverse

Amazon TV's The Man in the High Castle

Review: The Man in the High Castle at Lanny Savage.
Review: The Man In The High Castle at Memphis Flyer.

Wait...is that it? Are people starting to forget about The Man in the High Castle?

Books & Short Fiction

5 Time-Looping Tales You’ll Want to Experience More Than Once at Barnes & Noble.
2015 HNS Indie Award: Shortlist and Longlisted Titles at Historical Novel Society.
Alt Hist author Michael Fertik hits New York Times Bestseller list at Alt Hist.
Dennis O’Flaherty on Steampunk’s Legacy at Night Shade Books.
Excerpt: King of the Cracksmen by Dennis O'Flaherty at The Qwillery.
Excerpt: The Violent Century by Lavie Tidhar at Tor.
How Not To Publish A Book by Chris Nuttall at The Chrishanger.
Just how different was George RR Martin’s original Game of Thrones outline? at Winter Is Coming.
Review: The Time Roads by Beth Bernobich at I Make Up Words.
Robert Harris, one of the inspirations for Roma Nova’s existence at Alison Morton's site.
Russia May Slap Germany With A $4.5 Trillion Lawsuit For Nazi Atrocities at io9.
Suzette Haden Elgin – RIP at Amazing Stories.

Counterfactuals, History and News

Arms reduction and alternate Cold War histories by Robert E. Levine at Scitation.
The Brazilian Town Where the American Confederacy Lives On at Vice.
Buzz Kill – 15 Amazing Facts about the V-1 Flying Bomb at Military History News.
Steven Shapin on Churchill and the British Atom Bomb at The Counterfactual History Review.
Three Teachers Were Fired For Teaching African-American History at Woman's Day.

Film & Television

Gay Short Film Showcase: We Are Animals – An alternate history at Big Gay Picture Show.
Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Time Travel Movies at Rolling Stone.
Review: 12 Monkeys series 1.4: "Uneasy Math" at Paul Levinson's Infinite Regress.
TMG takes Strange & Norrell at C21Media.

Games

Alternative Civil War – more new models at Game Wire.

Music

If Taylor Swift Lyrics Were About King Henry VIII at BuzzFeed.
What If Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel Had Been In the Same Band? at Uncle Mike's Musings.

Podcasts

Ratchet RetroCast Ep. 45 – 1+9+8+5 = Retro Pop Culture’s Moral Imperative! at Earth Station One.
Show 21 – Hannibal One at Twilight Histories.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update and a blogger on Amazing Stories. Check out his short fiction. When not writing he works as an attorney, enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana and prepares for the inevitable zombie apocalypse. You can follow him on Facebook or Twitter.

New Releases 2/3/15

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Hardcovers

Jacaranda: A Novella of the Clockwork Century by Cherie Priest

The Ranger

On the island of Galveston, off the coast of southeast Texas, lies a hotel called the Jacaranda. In its single year of operation, two dozen people have died there. The locals say it's cursed. The Rangers say that's nonsense, but they know a man who might be willing to investigate. Horatio Korman crosses the water from the mainland, and hopes for the best.

The Nun

But the bodies pile up, and a hurricane is brewing up fast. One of the Jacaranda's guests sees time running out, so she seeks an authority of a different sort: a priest from El Huizache who is good at solving problems and keeping secrets. Eileen Callahan has a problem to solve, and a secret to keep. She crosses her fingers, and sends a message that could save them all.

The Padre

Juan Miguel Quintero Rios broke a promise to the Virgin, and so he was punished...but his intentions were pure, so he was also blessed. Now he walks the southwest with second sight and a tattoo across his back: ''Deo, non Fortuna''--By God, not chance. The former gunslinger crosses himself, and makes for the Jacaranda Hotel.

Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear

“You ain’t gonna like what I have to tell you, but I'm gonna tell you anyway. See, my name is Karen Memery, like memory only spelt with an e, and I'm one of the girls what works in the Hôtel Mon Cherie on Amity Street. Hôtel has a little hat over the o like that. It's French, so Beatrice tells me.”

Set in the late 19th century—when the city we now call Seattle Underground was the whole town (and still on the surface), when airships plied the trade routes, would-be gold miners were heading to the gold fields of Alaska, and steam-powered mechanicals stalked the waterfront, Karen is a young woman on her own, is making the best of her orphaned state by working in Madame Damnable’s high-quality bordello. Through Karen’s eyes we get to know the other girls in the house—a resourceful group—and the poor and the powerful of the town. Trouble erupts one night when a badly injured girl arrives at their door, beggin sanctuary, followed by the man who holds her indenture, and who has a machine that can take over anyone’s mind and control their actions.  And as if that wasn’t bad enough, the next night brings a body dumped in their rubbish heap—a streetwalker who has been brutally murdered.

Bear brings alive this Jack-the-Ripper yarn of the old west with a light touch in Karen’s own memorable voice, and a mesmerizing evocation of classic steam-powered science.

Traveling With Your Octopus by Brian Kesinger

A lavishly illustrated Victorian era travelogue chronicling the international journeys of Octo-Victorian globetrotters Victoria Prismall and her pet land octopus Otto, this scenic follow-up to Brian Kesinger's instant classic Walking Your Octopus is sure to delight all manner of world adventurers. Thirty panoramic, full-page illustrations showcase Victoria and Otto as they explore destinations in Scotland, France, Holland, Spain, Austria, Romania, Italy, Russia, China, Japan, Thailand, New Zealand, Mexico, and beyond. From snowy Himalayan peaks to lush Amazon rain forests… from the tombs of the Pharaohs to the depths of the oceans... from the beaches of the Caribbean, to the plains of the American west… see it all from the comfort of your favorite reading spot. The book's art is both beautiful and captivating, with each illustration telling its own visual story about the whimsical characters and their fun-filled situations. As with Walking Your Octopus, this book is collectible art-object for those who still value the classic elegance of ink-on-paper. The hardcover binding is plussed with two-layer embossing and spot varnish, and the interior is printed on extra heavy paper. An exquisite volume for lovers of books, art and pets.

Paperbacks

As Time Goes By edited by Hank S Davis

Time travel tales of love and the future, alternate realities, and the worlds of fantasy.

“Love’s not time’s fool,” Shakespeare wrote, though he might have added that men and women can be both love and time’s fools. For time and love are universally experienced, yet mysterious and only dimly understood. Here’s a collection of stories with both transcendental mysteries in high gear, as lovers, happy and otherwise, are caught in bizarre twists of time. On hand to twist time into pretzel shapes, if not into Moebius strips, are best-selling and award-winning authors such as Poul Anderson, John Wyndham, Christopher Priest, Richard McKenna, Michael Swanwick, Charlie Jane Anders, Tony Daniel, Sarah A. Hoyt, and more, as cupid hops aboard a time machine and the course of true love not only may not run smooth, but may run backwards and even sideways.

Includes stories by Richard McKenna (Nebula Award winning story), author of the award-winning novel The Sand Pebbles; John Wyndham, author of the mega-bestseller The Day of the Triffids; multiple-award winning author Poul Anderson, multiple award-winner Christopher Priest, author of The Prestige (BSFA Award winning novel); Charlie Jane Anders (Hugo Award winning story which is currently being developed for TV); Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Award winning author Michael Swanwick; Hugo Award finalist and Asimov’s Reader’s Choice Award winner Tony Daniel; Prometheus Award winner Sarah A. Hoyt; and more.

Cragbridge Hall, Book 2: The Avatar Battle by Chad Morris

In book 2 of this trilogy, Abby and Derick begin their second semester at Cragbridge Hall, the most prestigious secondary school in the world. But when Grandpa Cragbridge admits them to the Council of Keys-a secret group of people who have keys to travel back in time-strange things begin to happen. One by one, members are found unconscious and unable to wake, their keys stolen. Now Abby and Derick must scramble to figure out who is behind the attacks before they become the next victims, which would give their enemy the power to change the past forever.

The Last Revolution: A Novel by Lord Dunsany

An inspiration to many for his style and prose, Lord Dunsany was a pioneer for fantasy fiction, inspiring such famous writers as H. P. Lovecraft, J. R. R. Tolkien, and Neil Gaiman, to name a few. More than sixty years since its first publication, The Last Revolution is now once again available to readers.

In a time before computers were a mainstay of our lives, Lord Dunsany tells the story, which takes place in England, about the revolution of self-reproducing machines. Known to have a profound distaste for the Industrial Revolution, The Last Revolution touches on a topic we know all too well today: What happens if the computers take over?

“Good morning Pender. I hear you have made a Frankenstein.” This is the line that narrator Pender hears from an inventor, and he is soon playing a robot in a game of chess. Pender’s mood changes when he realizes that the computer he’s facing has an intelligence far superior to his own.

From the introduction of the robots, a tense atmosphere is noted as the robots fight for the attention of their owners. Will these machines be able to coexist with their household counterparts, or will they rise as one and take the first steps against humanity?

To fans, authors and publishers...

Is your story going to be published in time for the next New Releases? Contact us at ahwupdate at gmail dot com.  We are looking for works of alternate history, counterfactual history, steampunk, historical fantasy, time travel or anything that warps history beyond our understanding.

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Matt Mitrovich is the founder and editor of Alternate History Weekly Update and a blogger on Amazing Stories. Check out his short fiction. When not writing he works as an attorney, enjoys life with his beautiful wife Alana and prepares for the inevitable zombie apocalypse. You can follow him on Facebook or Twitter.