Back to his normal life, Larry Barnes thinks he'll never again see the Portal-a strange device that took him to a parallel universe-until a beautiful woman appears and begs for his help. The mysterious preacher Larry previously encountered in the parallel universe is in trouble on another world, and only Larry can save him. Against his better judgment, Larry enters the Portal, and finds himself in a desperate battle against a priesthood trying to...

Larry Barnes has a remarkable and dangerous power: he can create his own portal through the multiverse. Now he must choose between returning to Earth or saving Terra-and the girl he loves-and discovering his true home. In this epic coming-of-age sequel to TERRA, Earth-born Larry Barnes discovers his ability to move through the mulitverse via a portal of his own creation. A powerful and dangerous ability, Larry seeks the council of a priest named Affron,...

Dive into Cleveland's deep past and return with a new vision for how we should think about the region today. The land we call "northeast Ohio" was originally forged through eons of glacial pressure, geologic shifts, and the relentless movement of the Cuyahoga River. Since the last Ice Age, however, it has also been transformed countless times by the many people who have called it home. In An Alternative History of Cleveland, Jon Wlasiuk uncovers...

Taking a similar approach to his successful If Rome Hadn't Fallen, Timothy Venning explores the various decision points in a fascinating period of British history and the alternative paths that it might have taken. Dr. Timothy Venning starts within an outline of the process by which much of Britain came to be settled by Germanic tribes after the end of Roman rule, as far as it can be determined from the sparse and fragmentary sources. He then moves...

Trapped in an alternative universe where New England is at war, two young boys must find their way home. But first, they must help New England win the war. Larry Barnes has made a spectacular discovery-an invisible portal to a parallel universe, where Burger King is Burger Queen, cell phones are huge, and his hometown doesn't look anything like the place where he lives. When Larry returns, he tells his best friend, Kevin, who convinces him to re-enter...

A Tale of Alternative History Paths is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delves into the fascinating world of "what if?" exploring key historical events and imagining how different decisions and actions could have reshaped the course of human history. Through speculative fiction and alternate history, this book explores pivotal moments, offering readers a glimpse into parallel worlds where the trajectory of nations, civilizations, and...

On July 11, 1804, a single bullet changed the course of American history . . . BUT WHAT IF IT DIDN'T?Alexander Hamilton lies wounded and feverish after a deadly duel that ended the life of Vice President Burr. Hovering near death, he catches a glimpse of what lies ahead – and sees a Civil War that will consume a generation and poison America's future. This vision compels him to return to the political arena. He sets his eyes on the Senate, and then...

Timothy Venning's series of alternative histories explores the pathways of British events from the Anglo-Saxon Age to the English Civil War. In this volume, he presents an in-depth analysis of the Tudor period. Venning discusses the fateful moments at which history could easily have taken a different turn. In a fascinating series of "what if" scenarios, Venning presents a detailed look at the possible and likely results. While speculative, the scenarios...

Taking a similar approach to his successful If Rome Hadn't Fallen, Timothy Venning explores the various decision points in a fascinating period of British history and the alternative paths that it might have taken. Dr. Timothy Venning starts within an outline of the process by which much of Britain came to be settled by Germanic tribes after the end of Roman rule, as far as it can be determined from the sparse and fragmentary sources. He then moves...

Gray Visions starts by exploring the immediate aftermath of the war, the shortages of everything, as well as speculation as to the future of the newly freed slaves. The novel continues with a twenty-year reunion of all the characters from the first two books, which takes place on the North Anna battlefield. During this event, one of the main characters, named Ivory, is asked by the younger boys about Stonewall Jackson. In answering their questions,...