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1/23/2024 10:57:14 PM EDT
Several years ago while my son was being treated in a NICU I picked up a book sitting in the lounge for parents. The book was interesting but it was the second in the series so I put it down and read something else. The book came to mind so I'd like to find the series.

Unfortunately I can not remember the title or author. As I remember, the series was set shortly after WWII. The main character was a WWII vet who was transported to a fantasy world. Seems like there was maybe some kind of portal as the main character was able to transport back to this world.

Thank you in advance.
1/23/2024 11:11:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: tc556guy][Edited] [#1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conquistador_(novel)

I dont think that Stirling ever turned this one into series, unlike some of his other writing, but I figured I'd throw this out there as a possibility
*post contains personal opinion only and should not be considered information released in an official capacity*

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1/24/2024 4:24:02 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By tc556guy:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conquistador_(novel)

I dont think that Stirling ever turned this one into series, unlike some of his other writing, but I figured I'd throw this out there as a possibility
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As good a yarn as that looks, I don't think it's the one. Gonna add it to my list anyway
1/24/2024 7:32:58 AM EDT
[#3]
Have you tried the Janissaries series? Similar, but set more modern.
1/24/2024 11:58:50 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By armoredman:
Have you tried the Janissaries series? Similar, but set more modern.
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Yep, read em.
1/25/2024 2:18:40 AM EDT
[#5]
Could it be a Harry Turtledove novel?  He does a ton of alternative history stories.
1/25/2024 3:06:28 AM EDT
[#6]
Something along those lines happens in the Otherland series by Tad Williams. Good read. Books are 2+ inches thick for the hardcover.
1/25/2024 3:07:14 PM EDT
[#7]
These by chance?





1/25/2024 3:30:12 PM EDT
[#8]
Unfortunately, not any of those.
1/26/2024 5:31:27 PM EDT
[#9]
@M95Mauser

You remember anything about the cover by chance?
1/27/2024 1:21:10 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By DaGoose:
@M95Mauser

You remember anything about the cover by chance?
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Nothing helpful. I want to say it had a predominantly red color scheme.

Edit: I'd guess a 1970's vibe.
1/27/2024 8:09:18 PM EDT
[#11]
Think you may have to go back to the source to see if they still have the book.

2/15/2024 2:02:27 PM EDT
[#12]
Was it H. Beam Piper's Lord Kalvan series?
2/17/2024 11:01:05 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DaGoose:
Think you may have to go back to the source to see if they still have the book.

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Surviving several years in a NICU waiting room?  If he finds it there, he better go buy a lottery ticket too.
2/22/2024 10:45:37 PM EDT
[#14]
That ticks enough boxes that I'm gonna try it. Thank you.
2/27/2024 3:31:23 AM EDT
[#15]
Not a series however the synopsis reminds me of Slaughterhouse-Five.

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