Harry Turtledove

American author · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1949 · age 77

Harry Norman Turtledove is an American historian and author who is best known for his work in the genres of alternate history, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction, and mystery fiction. He lives in Southern California.

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2017Sidewise Award for Alternate HistoryAward2008“People you don't like are pigheaded. Your friends are stubborn, or hold to their purpose.”In their wordsp. 184Read the whole statement

“Finally the Reichsfuehrer said, "Well, you've given me a good deal to think about. I can hardly deny that.”In their wordsp. 11Read the whole statement

“Eisenhower climbed down from his jeep. Two unsmiling dogfaces with Tommy guns escorted him to a lectern in front of the church's steps.”In their wordsp. 61-62Read the whole statement

“If it works, he'll take the credit," Bokov warned once they were safely outside NKVD headquarters. "Oh, sure," Shteinberg agreed.”In their wordsp. 413Read the whole statement

“There really was a German resistance movement after V-E Day.”In their wordsHistorical Note, p. 531Read the whole statement

2007“Quantity had a quality of its own.”In their wordsChapter 1 (p. 10)Read the whole statement

2002Sidewise Award for Alternate HistoryAward1997Sidewise Award for Alternate HistoryAward1994Hugo Award for Best NovellaAward1949Born14 June 1949

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A horsefly can't do a horse much real damage, but it can drive it wild anyhow.
2008 · p. 127, Own words
Himmler steepled his fingers. "Well, Reinhard, what brings you up from Prague today?" His voice was fussy and precise, like a schoolmaster's.
2008 · p. 7, Own words
I have one more message for you men, and for the SS goons who skulk in the woods and in the darkness," Eisenhower said. "It's very simple.
2008 · p. 63, Own words