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Synopsis
A State Trooper steps around a tree and finds himself in a another world. Fortunate for him he was a student of military history because the new world he finds himself in, needs him. State Trooper Calvin becomes Lord Kalvin due to his knowledge of early gunpowder and weapons. Classic Science Fiction, multi-dimensional travel into an alternate universe where there is a corrupt gunpowder theocracy just waiting to be broken up, a beautiful princess and lots of black powder weapons. Probably the first SF alternate history story from a historical perspective, Piper beat everyone to this genre, and did it so well at it that it took several decades for any competitors to appear. Good characters, good action, good historical analysis.
Is Gunpowder God appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A military fantasy about a state trooper transported to an alternate world where his knowledge of gunpowder weapons makes him invaluable. Contains war violence and political conflict but is relatively clean of graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, political violence, and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teen readers interested in military history and alternate worlds will enjoy watching a modern man use historical knowledge to challenge a corrupt theocracy.