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Signing my book, "New Orleans Jazz" at the Tulane University Bookstore.

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Philip K. Dick: The Man in the High Castle (1974, Berkley) 4 stars

The Man in the High Castle is an alternate history novel by American writer Philip …

Review of 'The Man in the High Castle' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Interesting book! The alternative history premise was set up nicely throughout the stories of individual characters. Enjoyable, leaves the reader wanting more. It's interesting to read a 60s novel fifty years later. When written in 1962, WWII was still very fresh in everyone's mind. International crises, diplomacy, and military actions were in the forefront of the news, with the Cold War actions of the US and Soviet Union. When the possibility that the real-world great powers could destroy the world, even an alternate world where the Nazis dominate looks acceptable.

Looking forward to seeing the television interpretation via Amazon.

Peter F. Stevens: The Rogue's March (Paperback, 2005, Potomac Books Inc.) 4 stars

Review of "The Rogue's March" on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I knew the basic backstory of the San Patricios, but when I got inspired to write a short story featuring a character who was a member of the Battalion, I asked friends for recs on a good history of the unit. The Rogue's March was suggested by several folks. It's a great overview of the clashes between WASP Army officers in the 1840s and the German and Irish immigrants under their command. The progress of the Battalion from its formation through its demise is presented well.