The New World Order by Ben Jeapes


The New World Order
Title : The New World Order
Author :
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ISBN : -
Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 448
Publication : First published November 4, 2004

Only the completely original and unalloyed Jeapesian imagination could think of launching a full-scale alien invasion right into the middle of the English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army, as well as a young King Charles II, face the full might of the powerful Holekhors as alien airships fly in the skies over seventeenth century London. This is an extraordinary and thrilling novel, entirely original, and based in one of the most interesting periods of English history. Read about what MIGHT have happened in the seventeenth century - life could have been very different for us all-

The New World Order Reviews

  • Dark-Draco

    I was really looking forward to trying a new SF author, but ended up being a bit disappointed by this read. It was ok, but I wasn't blown away.

    The plotline centres around an alternative English Civil War, where the Roundheads and Cavaliers sort of end up on the same side fighting an alien invasion. The trouble I had with the story was that it was hard to know who to actually route for! Oliver Cromwell and Charles II are both annoying, whiney and unbelievably unlikable characters, whereas Jon, the leader of the invaders, is the first character you're introduced to and somehow 'nicer', even if he does let his master walk all over him. The 'twists' at the end weren't exactly a huge surprise and somehow felt a bit anti-climatic.

    I did like the concept of the alien religion and the whole idea of them being what we consider Neanderthal man, but not a huge amount was made of these two facets of the story. And the whole idea of airships and machine guns being used at this time was interesting.

    So overall, not bad, just not great. It wasted a few hours of 'spare' time, but wouldn't make me rush out to buy the author's back catalogue.

  • James Shrimpton

    A very enjoyable caper. 3.5 stars.

  • Tama Wise

    What could be cooler than Cromwell and his Royalist beating armies being suddenly swamped by an alien invasion? Nothing I thought! So I lapped up the premise of this book and started reading veraciously.

    Unfortunately, the aliens ain't too alien, and they don't even have lazers! An interesting concept all in all, which offset 17th century English muskets with rifles and cannons, but not as cool as if they had been real conquering aliens blowing stuff up left, right and center.

    Despite the low rating, I'm surpised I still finished this book. I didn't really feel much for the plot, setting or the characters.

  • Terri M.

    This book wasn't at all what I was expecting. I found the plot to be very boring and not engaging at all. I'm not a fan of die-hard science fiction and much rather prefer fantasy. So I think that is why I was not a fan.

  • Zach Smith

    I started reading this on an airplane about 15 years ago, and forgot it in the back seat when we landed. Finally finished it.

    Not a bad read, and quite enjoyable but I probably won't read it again.

  • Jed

    I ejoyed this book. I plan on readig another of Jeapes books.
    I love fantasy book that mix real history with some eliment of sci-fi. Jeapes did a very good job with this.

  • Jamie Bruce

    The blend of historical fiction and sci-fi/fantasy only partially works. The story is engaging but the blend of genres can feel forced and a little clunky. Still a good read however

  • Otter

    Cromwell plus aliens! Fun.

  • Melanie Keating

    I never finished this book. It was too weird and I didn't get it.

  • Bart Tesoriero

    so far its alright but im gettin their