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Days of Infamy: A Pacific War Series Novel Audiobook
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New York Times bestselling authors Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen return with the second novel in their World War II Pacific Theater series. Gingrich and Forstchen's now critically acclaimed approach, which they term "active history," examines how a change in but one decision might have profoundly altered American history. In Pearl Harbor they explored how history might have been changed if Admiral Yamamoto had directly led the attack on that fateful day, instead of remaining in Japan. Building on that promise, Days of Infamy starts minutes after the close of Pearl Harbor, as both sides react to the monumental events triggered by the presence of Admiral Yamamoto. In direct command of the six carriers of the attacking fleet, Yamamoto decides to launch a fateful "third-wave attack" on the island of Oahu, and then keeps his fleet in the area to hunt down the surviving American aircraft carriers, which by luck and fate were not anchored in the harbor on that day. Historians have often speculated about what might have transpired from legendary "matchups" of great generals and admirals. In this story of the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, the notorious gambler Yamamoto is pitted against the equally legendary American admiral Bill Halsey in a battle of wits, nerve, and skill. Days of Infamy recounts this alternative history from a multitude of viewpoints---from President Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and the two great admirals, on down to American pilots flying antiquated aircraft, bravely facing the vastly superior Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft. Gingrich and Forstchen have written a sequel that's as much a homage to the survivors of the real Pearl Harbor attack as it is an imaginative and thrilling take on America's entry into World War II. Praise for the first audiobook in the Pacific War Series, Pearl Harbor: "A thrilling tale of American's darkest day." --W.E.B. Griffin "Masterful storytelling that not only captures the heroic highs and hellish lows of that horrific day which lives on in infamy--it resonates with today's conflicts and challenges." --William E. Butterworth IV, New York Times bestselling author of The Saboteurs
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"I couldn't wait to read this after finishing Pearl Harbor. The pages brought the real terror of war to life. Thank goodness the Japanese weren't as focused and attuned as these authors! I had to keep reminding myself ...."it didn't really happen this way!" "
— Susan (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Great alternate history novel. The battle scenes are excellent. "
— Alfredo, 1/23/2014 -
" A fun and exciting read. This is Newt and William's sequel to the also very enjoyable Pearl Harbor. That book was mostly setup,dealing with American,British,and especially Japanese culture,attitudes,stratigies,and aims in the run up to the Pearl Harbor attack of Dec 7 1941. This book is about the naval and air battles that took place after the attacks in this altered timeline. The action is intense and very believable,and since we are dealing with events that differ from what happened in our history you have no idea how things are going to turn out. Makes it a real page turner. I guess my only grip,and it is a minor,is that near the end the book falls into the trap of some very predictable sentimentality that I could have done without. Worth a read for all fans of World War II combat. I hope they continue the series and show how they think the rest of the war would have developed from the point at which they leave it here. "
— Gregory, 12/29/2013 -
" This is a fictionalized account of how the war might have started had the Japanese been more aggressive in their attack on Hawaii. "
— Michael, 12/20/2013 -
" I couldn't wait to read this after finishing Pearl Harbor. The pages brought the real terror of war to life. Thank goodness the Japanese weren't as focused and attuned as these authors! I had to keep reminding myself ...."it didn't really happen this way!" "
— Susan, 12/17/2013 -
" Excellent. A good book that continues a "what if" series. I can't wait for the next one to be written and published. "
— Alan, 12/11/2013 -
" Gingrich changes the fact that the Japanese strcuk a third time as opposed to leaving after the second strike. I enjoyed it. "
— Tom, 11/4/2013 -
" First Gingrich book I've ever read. The book was well written and I enjoyed it greatly. I suggest that others set aside any political predispositions that they have and read this book if they are interested in WWII. "
— Steven, 10/22/2013 -
" Interesting read. I used to like Newt, not so much anymore. "
— Barbara, 10/14/2013 -
" JPS will enjoy this one. An alternative history, what if the Japanese continued to attack after Pearl Harbor, rather than withdrawing? ...... "
— Papajack, 10/9/2013 -
" This was a very good alternative history. The only negative thing I could say about the book, is that he needs to do more research on aircraft armaments. "
— Tim, 10/3/2013 -
" I am not a big fan of reworking history. This was a story about the bombing of Pearl Harbor and how the outcome may have been different if the Japanese would have brought their senior admiral to control the fight. The book did give me some more insights into the major personalities of that day. "
— John, 7/30/2013 -
" The sequel to Pearl Harbor...it seemed to lose a little steam for me. I think that it was just time to end the story when Pearl Harbor finished. I loved the first book, but this one was just a little drawn out... "
— Dan, 7/12/2013 -
" the first chapter is terrible, but it really picks up after that and is full of action. "
— Heather, 5/5/2013 -
" Haven't read first " what if" book on Pearl Harbor, but this was good..More into the Founding Fathers and Civil War retelling, but WWII buffs will definitely enjoy...Toughest in all their books to figure out is what's the truth and what is fiction, which is a complement on the weaving of the tales. "
— Ron, 4/19/2013 -
" I'd actually give this 3/12 stars. This is a what if book, and it's quite non-ideological given it's author. I don't agree with with the what-of conclusion but still fun. "
— Chris, 11/10/2012 -
" I thought that this was a great book. I do not read many historical fiction books. It is hard to separatel the history for the fiction for some. This had some predictable characters but I enjoyed it. "
— Matthew, 6/22/2012 -
" Gingrich's novel about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Based on historical events but should be read with a grain of salt. "
— Fredrick, 9/25/2011 -
" Surprised that I really liked this book. It wasa good read. "
— Cathy, 1/18/2011 -
" I don't know if it's Gingrich or Forstchen's writing style that so hooks me but I was there and tasted the rage of the American people. "
— Ted, 12/31/2010 -
" This was a great sequel to Pearl Harbor. I'm a little worn out on war, so it's good they don't have the next book out yet. I've learned a lot about WWII and our relationship with Japan. "
— Suzi, 10/11/2010 -
" Interesting read. I used to like Newt, not so much anymore. "
— Barbara, 7/30/2010 -
" This is a fictionalized account of how the war might have started had the Japanese been more aggressive in their attack on Hawaii. "
— Michael, 4/17/2010 -
" I'd actually give this 3/12 stars. This is a what if book, and it's quite non-ideological given it's author. I don't agree with with the what-of conclusion but still fun. "
— Chris, 4/2/2010 -
" The sequel to Pearl Harbor...it seemed to lose a little steam for me. I think that it was just time to end the story when Pearl Harbor finished. I loved the first book, but this one was just a little drawn out... "
— Dan, 11/2/2009 -
" This was a great sequel to Pearl Harbor. I'm a little worn out on war, so it's good they don't have the next book out yet. I've learned a lot about WWII and our relationship with Japan. "
— Suzi, 10/16/2008 -
" the first chapter is terrible, but it really picks up after that and is full of action. "
— Heather, 8/30/2008 -
" I don't know if it's Gingrich or Forstchen's writing style that so hooks me but I was there and tasted the rage of the American people. "
— Ted, 7/22/2008 -
" This was a very good alternative history. The only negative thing I could say about the book, is that he needs to do more research on aircraft armaments. "
— Tim, 6/30/2008
About the Authors
Newt Gingrich is a former Speaker of the US House of Representatives and 2012 presidential candidate. He is chairman of Gingrich 360, a multimedia production and consulting company based in Arlington, Virginia. He is also a Fox News contributor and author of forty-two books, including many New York Times bestsellers.
William R. Forstchen has a PhD from Purdue University with specializations in Military History and the History of Technology. He is a Faculty Fellow and Professor of History at Montreat College. He is the author of fifty books, including the New York Times bestselling John Matherson series, the Lost Regiment series, and the award-winning young adult novel We Look Like Men of War. He has also authored numerous short stories and articles about military history and military technology.
About William Dufris
William Dufris attended the University of Southern Maine in Portland-Gorham before pursuing a career in voice work in London and then the United States. He has won more than twenty AudioFile Earphones Awards, was voted one of the Best Voices at the End of the Century by AudioFile magazine, and won the prestigious Audie Award in 2012 for best nonfiction narration. He lives with his family in Maine.