NEW! A New Birth of Freedom: The Translator by Robert G. Pielke

Online, November 11, 2012 (Newswire.com) - A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM:
THE TRANSLATOR
by Robert G. Pielke
E-book: $4.99
Paperback: $16.95
EBook formats ISBN: 978-1-61160-362-0
Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-61160-542-6

5.0 out of 5 stars

Intriguing alternate history November 3, 2012
By J. Bunker (AMAZON REVIEW)

A New Birth of Freedom: The Translator, by Robert G. Pielke, is the second installment in an intriguing alternate history trilogy. Edwin Blair has been sent back to the American Civil War to arrange for the eradication of otherworldly invaders from his own 23rd century time. This installment deals with the ramifications of meddling with history, both personal and historical. How much can Edwin safely alter history? What changes can he make that will endure, and what alterations will be erased once he returns to his proper time?

As the novel progresses, Edwin discovers his memory is failing as he affects his changes. The history he once thoroughly knew (it was his specialty as a university professor) has been altered and his mind is having a hard, often physically painful, time sorting it all out. Plagued by frequent headaches, nightmares and mind fog, Edwin must figure out exactly what he needs to do in order to succeed in his mission. He knows there is a limit to how much he can change history.

I enjoyed the immense historical detail in A New Birth of Freedom: The Translator. There is quite a bit of knowledge pertaining to the Civil War that was new to me. I found myself researching the characters, as well as some of the language that was used. John Hay introduces Edwin to a few colloquialisms that gained popularity during the time of the War - a detail that I found refreshing. I also found the relationships between our intrepid time-traveler and his historical friends rather compelling. His friendship with Mr. Hay is crucial to the success of his mission. Without his help, he will likely forget everything from his own time - including his goal.

One aspect of the book that slowed things down a bit for me is that the author spends quite a bit of time trying to explain the multitude of paradoxes that are innate to time-travel. He goes over them several times, trying to get the point across with many analogies. At times it slows the story down.

I highly recommend this series, and particularly this installment. If you are a fan of speculative or alternate histories I think you will find Mr. Pielke's take very captivating. I eagerly await the third installment."

A New Birth of Freedom: The Translator at Whiskey Creek Press

Author's Website: Robert G. Pielke

AUTHOR'S BOOK TOUR SCHEDULE (as of 11/1/12):

* Book Launch 11/25/12 -- Vroman's Bookstore Pasadena CA

* Virginia Book Festival/Fair -- 3/23/13 Charlottesville, VA

* Book Expo America -- 5/30/13 - 6/1/13 New York City (Javits Center)

* Gettysburg, PA - TBA

* Baltimore, MD - TBA

* Washington, DC - TBA

* Los Angeles, CA - TBA