All Those Vanished Engines by Paul Park

Set against the backdrop of an alternate history, this intricate narrative weaves together three interconnected novellas, each exploring the blurred lines between reality and fiction. The story unfolds through the eyes of different protagonists across various timelines, revealing a world where the Civil War never ended, and technology has taken unexpected turns. As characters grapple with their personal histories and the enigmatic "vanished engines," they uncover secrets that challenge their understanding of identity, memory, and the nature of storytelling itself. The novel is a thought-provoking exploration of how history is shaped by those who tell it, and the power of imagination to redefine the past.

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