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Crosstime Traffic

by Harry Turtledove

6 books Started 2003 Latest 2008
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The Crosstime Traffic is a Science Fiction / Historical Fiction series by Harry Turtledove, made up of 6 books published between 2003 and 2008. It begins with Gunpowder Empire (2003), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is The Valley-Westside War (2008), spanning 5 years of storytelling.

6books
5years active
~1yrs between books
2008latest release

Crosstime Traffic series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Crosstime Traffic series?

Start with Gunpowder Empire (2003), the first book in the Crosstime Traffic series by Harry Turtledove. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Crosstime Traffic series?

There are 6 books in the Crosstime Traffic series by Harry Turtledove, published between 2003 and 2008.

What is the first book in the Crosstime Traffic series?

The first book in the Crosstime Traffic series is Gunpowder Empire, published in 2003 by Harry Turtledove.

What is the latest book in the Crosstime Traffic series?

The most recent book in the Crosstime Traffic series is The Valley-Westside War (2008) by Harry Turtledove.

Harry Turtledove (born April 11, 1949) is an American science fiction and alternate history author. He is a six-time winner of the Sidewise Award for Alternate History, with awards for "The Guns of the South" (1992), "Ruled Britannia" (1998), "The Man with the Iron Heart" (2008), "The Last Among Equals" (2011), "The Best of Harry Turtledove: Alternate Histories" (2015), and "The Great War: American Front" (2019). He has also received the Hugo Award for Best Novella for "Down in the Bottomlands" (1994). Turtledove's notable works include the series "The Worldwar" (1985–1990), "The Videssos Cycle" (1987–1994), "The Atlantis Series" (1995–1999), and the "Crosstime Traffic" series (1997–2005). His works often explore historical events and speculate on how they could have developed differently. Turtledove's books have been translated into more than 20 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

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