Admiral Kolhammer's advanced warships from 2021 are thrust into the midst of World War II, creating a catastrophic technological anachronism. The year is 1942, but now it is a battlefield of crude jet fighters, attack helicopters, and nuclear weapons, all born decades too early. As global powers scramble to weaponize this premature technology, Japan invades Australia, foreign agents sow terror in the USA, and Germany prepares for a full-scale assault on Britain. The protagonists must employ extreme measures to navigate this apocalyptic future, where every possibility leads to disaster.

Picking up from where he left off with Weapons of Choice, John Birmingham delivers a gripping second installment in the Axis of Time trilogy. This novel continues to shock and awe readers with its radical rewriting of history and the introduction of anachronistic technology into World War II. The premise sets up a high-stakes conflict where the future of global powers hangs in the balance amidst apocalyptic possibilities. The narrative's blend of historical settings with advanced weaponry promises a thrilling and intense reading experience.