On the Oceans of Eternity

By: S. M. Stirling

Narrated by: Todd McLaren

Ten years ago, the 20th century and the Bronze Age were tossed together by a mysterious Event. In the decade since, the Republic of Nantucket has worked hard to create a new future for itself, using the technological know-how retained from modern times to explore and improve conditions for the inhabitants of the past.

Some of these peoples have become allies. Some have turned instead to the renegade Coast Guard officer William Walker. And, for 10 years, the two sides have tested each other, feinting and parrying, to decide who will be the ones to lead this brave new world into the future. The final battle lines have now been drawn. And only one side can emerge the victor.

©2007 S.M. Stirling (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Stirling's imaginative foray into time travel should please fans of alternative history." ( Library Journal)

Simply one of my favorite stories of all time!

I only wish there were more than three books on this time line. The other books focusing on the present were never interesting to me. This story, however, was a joy to read.

Decent end of this trilogy

This book certainly wraps up all the loose story lines of the series but ending seems very rushed at the end of the book. The end of Walker and Hong almost seems as an after thought in the story. We didn't get to see Walker panic or fear his end it just occurs and ends. Coming to the end it feels like a lot of time was wasted on fluff. We constantly go to the Commodore's POV and not much happens beyond exposition and it's kinda boring. We're also constantly treated to her relationship with her partner but after two other books, it's tiring to keep visiting it. Other side characters are much more interesting like POV of English immigrants/marines or those in Egypt. All that aside we do get a definitive ending to the story and aren't left hanging on to a finish that will never come. Over all this book is good and the series on the whole is a fun ride of syfy/history.

Everywhere and home again, that's the island way..

Well, the time for the forces of good and evil to hash it out has finally come. Unwilling to let Walker and his men spread further, the forces of Nantucket and their allies march to halt the psychotic tyrant's advance. Battles are waged, alliances tested, and a classic war film is homaged. But only one empire can be victorious, and the victor will forever determine the course of history.

This novel serves as a great conclusion to a great trilogy. Obviously, I wish Stirling had written more for this series, but not a bad ending overall. The only complaint I really have is that Stirling never really makes clear what became of McAndrews, the afrocentrist officer that eventually went to Egypt. Overall, I was pleased to revisit this series through Audible, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in alternate history or time travel.

Good series- makes you think

What did you like best about this story?

Thought provoking series about a world changed and how it brings out the best and worst in us.

Somewhat Rushed Ending

I enjoyed the series as a whole, to include this entry, but the rushed conclusion with Walker left a lot to be desired.

Great story

Truly enjoyed it. Great characters and plot. Stirling builds incredible worlds that draw his audience in.

absolutely captivating

There's very few writers that can come close to S.M. Stirling unique combination of Character development, worldbuilding, and a very strange premise.
I remember where i was whem i started this series, and I'm very proud of having listened to it.

One of the best Stirling has written

It is great that Stirling took the view that our ancestors were not fools, as many authors have. IMHO one of the most sensible time travel series ever done.

More!!

Please write a sequel! There is so much story left. I want know what happened to the crew of the Emancipator. How did Walker's daughter transform the steppes. Do mammoths still
exist. Ghengis Khan must be dealt with. Perhaps a fan has written their version. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘

Excellent

Great book in a great series. Only issues is this series deserves many more books!