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Time Catcher
TIME CATCHER, the latest science fiction/fantasy thriller from New York Times Bestselling author and Edgar Allen Poe Award Winner Rob MacGregor! An ancient Hopi prophecy…the end of the Fourth World … a mysterious ruin…and a window between worlds. Anthropologist Will Lansa grew up as a privileged child in Aspen, Colorado, but spent summers on the Hopi reservation, where his father was chief of police. Now Lansa grudgingly returns to his roots on the reservation after receiving a baffling message from Vina Lansa, his aged grandmother. Vina sends him on the quest of a lifetime-- to find Pahana, the Hopi’s returned savior. But Will soon encounters strange and disturbing events, and becomes a suspect in a murder. Pursued by FBI agent Ellie Fletcher, the two find themselves literally lost in another world, unable to get home, and hunted by Masau’u, the manifestation of the god of death and the Underworld.
410 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2011
15 people want to read
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Rob MacGregor
140 books114 followersRob MacGregor is author of 19 novels, 14 non-fiction books, and has teamed with George Lucas and Peter Benchley. He is a winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for mystery writing, and has been on the New York Times best-seller’s list. He writes both adult and young adult mysteries, adventure, and science fiction/fantasy. He’s best known for his seven Indiana Jones novels. He co-authored The Fog with Bruce Gernon, and with his wife, Trish, co-authored three books on synchronicity. His latest book is Aliens in the Backyard: UFO Encounters, Abductions, and Synchronicity. In his spare time, Rob teaches yoga and meditation.
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January 2, 2012
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For honesty’s sake, I have to say I don’t consider this a “romance novel”. There is an attraction, there is a “happily ever after” of sorts, and there is a scene including sexual relations; however, I would consider this more of an action/thriller. That being said, this romance fan REALLY enjoyed this book.
Dealing with the Hopi/Native American/Indian end-time prophecy, this book is set in the very-near future. The plot line is just real enough to be possible. This is one of those stories where you have to remind yourself that you are reading fiction, not truth. Even though there is time travel, reality switching and body-sharing (time stealing), everything becomes plausible in this story.
The plot brings together old friends and twists and turns in relationships, realities, and timelines until none of them are sure what is reality and what is thrown their way to prevent the coming of the Fifth World. The reality jumping and native names do make things very confusing at times, but the story itself is gripping and keeps you reading until the end.
As stated earlier, there is a sexual encounter between Will and Ellie. A mutual attraction is mentioned during the story, but this encounter is more a plot element than an expression of their feelings for one another.
Leave plenty of time to read this novel. It’s long, and sheer volume will make it last. You won’t want to put the book down once Will visits his grandmother for the first time – things just start to snowball at that point, and you won’t want to miss anything. Also, the beginning of the book – while very important to understanding what happens later, can be very confusing, and may need a few “re-reads”. Do it as many times as you need, the rest of the story will be your reward! In fact, this may be one of the books you want to buy in hardback and then put on your “keeper” shelf!
For honesty’s sake, I have to say I don’t consider this a “romance novel”. There is an attraction, there is a “happily ever after” of sorts, and there is a scene including sexual relations; however, I would consider this more of an action/thriller. That being said, this romance fan REALLY enjoyed this book.
Dealing with the Hopi/Native American/Indian end-time prophecy, this book is set in the very-near future. The plot line is just real enough to be possible. This is one of those stories where you have to remind yourself that you are reading fiction, not truth. Even though there is time travel, reality switching and body-sharing (time stealing), everything becomes plausible in this story.
The plot brings together old friends and twists and turns in relationships, realities, and timelines until none of them are sure what is reality and what is thrown their way to prevent the coming of the Fifth World. The reality jumping and native names do make things very confusing at times, but the story itself is gripping and keeps you reading until the end.
As stated earlier, there is a sexual encounter between Will and Ellie. A mutual attraction is mentioned during the story, but this encounter is more a plot element than an expression of their feelings for one another.
Leave plenty of time to read this novel. It’s long, and sheer volume will make it last. You won’t want to put the book down once Will visits his grandmother for the first time – things just start to snowball at that point, and you won’t want to miss anything. Also, the beginning of the book – while very important to understanding what happens later, can be very confusing, and may need a few “re-reads”. Do it as many times as you need, the rest of the story will be your reward! In fact, this may be one of the books you want to buy in hardback and then put on your “keeper” shelf!
April 15, 2012
Mystery, magic, mayhem, time travel, a touch of romance and a fascinating and thought provoking ending. This book will be on my keeper shelf for future rereading.
Now I have to find and read the previous Will Lanza's mysteries; Prophecy Rock, Hawk Moon and Double Heart.
Now I have to find and read the previous Will Lanza's mysteries; Prophecy Rock, Hawk Moon and Double Heart.
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