The Massacre of Mankind
The Massacre of Mankind is a 2017 alternate history novel by Stephen Baxter. The story is set in London and New York, in 1921. Characters include Julie Elphinstone and Walter Jenkins. Readers will find themes of alternative history, space warfare and imaginary wars and battles.
10 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.
At about 491 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2018 — Best Science Fiction Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Massacre of Mankind?
The Massacre of Mankind was written by Stephen Baxter and first published in 2017.
What genre is The Massacre of Mankind?
It is usually shelved as Alternate History.
How long is The Massacre of Mankind?
The median edition has 491 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Massacre of Mankind?
Readers who like it often enjoy Machines Like Me, Tilting the Balance (Worldwar Series, Volume 2) and The Last Days of New Paris.
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