Alternatives books in order

Alternatives is an anthology series collecting alternate history short fiction, with Harry Turtledove as a frequent contributor and editor.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Alternate Generals 1998 Harry Turtledove N/A
2 Alternative Truths 2017 Harry Turtledove Buy
3 Alternate Generals II 2002 Harry Turtledove N/A
4 More Alternative Truths 2017 Harry Turtledove Buy
5 Alternate Generals III 2005 Harry Turtledove N/A
6 Alternative Theologies: Parables for a Modern World 2018 Harry Turtledove Buy
7 Alternative Apocalypse 2020 Harry Turtledove Buy
8 Alternative War 2021 Harry Turtledove Buy
9 Alternative Holidays 2022 Harry Turtledove Buy
10 Post Roe Alternatives 2022 Harry Turtledove Buy
11 Southern Truths 2024 Harry Turtledove Buy
12 Alternative Liberties 2025 Harry Turtledove Buy

The Alternatives series is a collection of alternate history anthologies spanning from 1998 to 2025. Harry Turtledove has been involved as both a contributor and editor across multiple volumes. The series covers a wide range of alternate history themes, from military scenarios to religious and political what-ifs.

The anthologies include the Alternate Generals books, the Alternative Truths political anthology series, and themed collections like Alternative Apocalypse and Alternative Holidays. Together, they represent a broad sampling of modern alternate history short fiction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Alternatives series?

There are twelve books in the Alternatives series, published between 1998 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Alternatives series?

The first book in the Alternatives series is Alternate Generals, published in 1998.

Are the Alternatives anthologies all edited by Harry Turtledove?

Turtledove edited some volumes but not all. The series includes anthologies edited by different people within the alternate history community. Some volumes focus on specific themes like alternative theologies or apocalypse scenarios.

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