Speculative Fiction
Bombs Away: The Hot War
2015·424 pages
An alternate history of the Korean War where nuclear conflict erupts, exploring global tensions and personal struggles.
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An alternate history of the Korean War where nuclear conflict erupts, exploring global tensions and personal struggles.
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An alternate-history account of the Korean War is set in the aftermath of General MacArthur's decision to drop nuclear bombs on Manchurian cities."In an era of nuclear posturing, what if the Cold War had suddenly turned hot? Bombs Away begins with President Harry Truman in desperate consultation with General Douglas MacArthur, whose control of the ground war in Korea has slipped disastrously away. MacArthur recognizes a stark reality: The U.S. military has been cut to the bone after victory ov...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Frequent battle scenes with nuclear strikes and war horrors; violence is central but not overly graphic.
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Witchcraft / occult
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No occult or magical themes present.
Political content
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Strong focus on Cold War politics, nuclear escalation, and superpower tensions.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of war-related suffering and systemic destruction due to conflict.
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