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Riddle of the Red Bible
Riddle of the Red Bible is one of the latest science fiction books to tackle time travel and ghosts together, and with a new twist. Set in Hertfordshire, England, Manila, Philippines and California, USA this exciting novel also deals with adventure, religiosity, teen romance, love for family, and courage.Like many youngsters today, Courtney Nivots is a British teenager with a dream - although she doesn’t dream of being rich, winning the latest T.V. talent contest or becoming famous. No, she actually dreams of something even more challenging; meeting her deceased father.At the very young age of five, she takes her first step on a truly wonderful and life changing journey. Sitting alone in her room one fateful evening, she encounters a truly terrifying thing - her worst nightmare - a ghost. From the way it behaves, she’s convinced that the apparition definitely isn’t friendly after it violently lashes out and destroys her only remaining link to her father – a porcelain figurine of Jesus Christ with a personalised message inscribed on the bottom. However, what transpires in that very moment takes her on a rollercoaster ride of epic proportions; both physically and emotionally, as everything she has ever known to be ‘real’ is truly put to the test.As she enters her teens and develops a deep rooted desire to find out who visited her all those years ago, she discovers a cryptic red book that might somehow make that possible. So with the help of some charming, brainy and downright geeky transatlantic friends, she sets out on a perilous time travel adventure to discover answers to questions nobody thought could ever be Can you truly lay out the path of your own destiny at the tender age of five or do you re-write your future with every brave step you take? When Courtney encounters the most tremendous and tangible example of how it can really be possible to see her own future by looking into the past (without far-fetched time machines and extravagant contraptions) she is forced to find out those answers head on as she journeys to discover who visited her all those years ago and what part her long lost dad might play in her life. However, with the very physics of time combatting against her, there will be many substantial costs to pay before she can really find out who she is and whether she truly belongs in this world.
367 pages, Paperback
First published July 11, 2012
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June 6, 2013
It was a great idea to discuss both ghost (paranormal) and time travel in one book and Riddle of the Red Bible (by K.T. Jae) succeeded in fusing two disparate subject matters without letting the two ideas clash against each other.
This book, a sci-fi and fantasy book rolled into one, drives us to explore, question our own beliefs, and find the answers to our own questions, similar to what the characters in the novel did for themselves.
At the start, Courtney Nivots encounters a ghost, an experience that some people can relate to, since they may have similar experiences with it. But unfortunately, this experience gave her more questions than answers, similar to some nagging questions that we have regarding the paranormal or in extreme cases, with aliens.
But ironically, Courtney’s questions regarding the ghost she encountered can be answered by going to the past through time travel, which was the paradox of the story, as we all know time travel is still an unexplored and vastly unexplained territory.
Using these two subject matters, the author (K. T. Jae) was able to use it to convey messages about love, family, and ultimately the meaning of our existence. I think that’s the connection that the book makes on readers. Despite the fact that ghosts and time travel remain a mystery, the book was still able to draw interest from readers everywhere and that is certainly an achievement.
As a sci-fi adventure book, Riddle of the Red Bible is worthy of a place in modern science fiction.
This book, a sci-fi and fantasy book rolled into one, drives us to explore, question our own beliefs, and find the answers to our own questions, similar to what the characters in the novel did for themselves.
At the start, Courtney Nivots encounters a ghost, an experience that some people can relate to, since they may have similar experiences with it. But unfortunately, this experience gave her more questions than answers, similar to some nagging questions that we have regarding the paranormal or in extreme cases, with aliens.
But ironically, Courtney’s questions regarding the ghost she encountered can be answered by going to the past through time travel, which was the paradox of the story, as we all know time travel is still an unexplored and vastly unexplained territory.
Using these two subject matters, the author (K. T. Jae) was able to use it to convey messages about love, family, and ultimately the meaning of our existence. I think that’s the connection that the book makes on readers. Despite the fact that ghosts and time travel remain a mystery, the book was still able to draw interest from readers everywhere and that is certainly an achievement.
As a sci-fi adventure book, Riddle of the Red Bible is worthy of a place in modern science fiction.
May 13, 2020
Great read
A great adventure, particularly suited to teens. Answers some age old questions and gets you thinking. Worth taking a look.
A great adventure, particularly suited to teens. Answers some age old questions and gets you thinking. Worth taking a look.
July 11, 2013
Stumbling upon the book “Riddle of the Red Bible” is like walking unknowingly towards a great adventure. It's like having little publicity unlike most sci-fi/young adult novels works because you'll only have an open mind while reading it, and an open mind is certainly a wonderful companion together with this book.
The story revolves around the quirky, yet brilliant girl named Courtney, who, in her young age suffered great deal of tragedies that caused her to mature faster than teenagers her age. While reading the story, one could easily relate to Courtney because of her amusing qualities and her perseverance to achieve her goal. One more thing that made the book enjoyable is Courtney's posse. If you are not the type to relate to the main character, pretty sure the mix of Courtney's friends - from the unexpected Alexandra to her charmingly geeky housemates will appeal to you. Each of these characters pop out of the pages of the book with so much life that they would stay with you even after you turn the last page of the book.
Also, time-travel, a topic usually dealt using cold and somewhat scientific terminologies, is given a heart and soul by K.T Jae through the root of Courtney's deep desire to pursue it. Mixed with the excitingly frightening shadow of the supernatural, this new book is such a page turner that you will find it difficult to stop until you turn the last page. More than that, it will leave you asking for more page turners from K.T Jae.
The story revolves around the quirky, yet brilliant girl named Courtney, who, in her young age suffered great deal of tragedies that caused her to mature faster than teenagers her age. While reading the story, one could easily relate to Courtney because of her amusing qualities and her perseverance to achieve her goal. One more thing that made the book enjoyable is Courtney's posse. If you are not the type to relate to the main character, pretty sure the mix of Courtney's friends - from the unexpected Alexandra to her charmingly geeky housemates will appeal to you. Each of these characters pop out of the pages of the book with so much life that they would stay with you even after you turn the last page of the book.
Also, time-travel, a topic usually dealt using cold and somewhat scientific terminologies, is given a heart and soul by K.T Jae through the root of Courtney's deep desire to pursue it. Mixed with the excitingly frightening shadow of the supernatural, this new book is such a page turner that you will find it difficult to stop until you turn the last page. More than that, it will leave you asking for more page turners from K.T Jae.
September 3, 2017
Every so often, we come across a book that would seem mundane in the beginning, but would soon unfold into an extraordinary story, complete with unexpected twists, gripping scenes, and remarkable characters. Riddle of the Red Bible is such a book. What starts off as a young lady’s desire to go back to the past to meet her late father turns into a well-plotted mix of horror, adventure, and Science Fiction.
Courtney Nivots is your typical nerdy-type underdog. What makes her different and interesting is that in spite of her apparent position in the bottom rung of the teen-age food chain, she knows how to deliver as good as she gets. She is self-aware, with a sharp wit and keen intelligence that allows her to stand up to those who give her trouble. She has a dry sense of humor on top of her admirable tenacity that makes her an all-in-all perfect lead for a novel that explores such delicate themes.
The plot itself is as driven is as its lead character. It might start off a bit slow, but once the action picks up, the story would then carry off its readers to worlds-unknown-yet-possible. It combines all elements of a well-written and well-thought of sci-fi novel—speculations for the future fate of mankind, dystopia, and of course, time travel. Add to it a dash of quirky characters, family drama, jealous professors, and a love story, and you will have quite an enthralling read in your hands.
Courtney Nivots is your typical nerdy-type underdog. What makes her different and interesting is that in spite of her apparent position in the bottom rung of the teen-age food chain, she knows how to deliver as good as she gets. She is self-aware, with a sharp wit and keen intelligence that allows her to stand up to those who give her trouble. She has a dry sense of humor on top of her admirable tenacity that makes her an all-in-all perfect lead for a novel that explores such delicate themes.
The plot itself is as driven is as its lead character. It might start off a bit slow, but once the action picks up, the story would then carry off its readers to worlds-unknown-yet-possible. It combines all elements of a well-written and well-thought of sci-fi novel—speculations for the future fate of mankind, dystopia, and of course, time travel. Add to it a dash of quirky characters, family drama, jealous professors, and a love story, and you will have quite an enthralling read in your hands.
July 20, 2013
No dull moment from cover to cover
From the start, the book already made me curious and that’s enough to sustain my interest to it as I continued reading up to the last page. It’s hard to put down once you start reading.
There was no dull moment reading this novel as every page of the book helps to builds excitement to a very surprising end. That’s the reason you will be compelled to read it in one session.
Courtney Nivots’ life story is interesting and I am more inclined to believe her strong and adventurous character belongs to the world of video or computer games. And it’s not hard to imagine time travel in a video or computer game as much as in a sci-fi book. Just picture Courtney going into the vortex of converging time lines and emerging into another space or dimension. It’s like Tron meets Achron and Back to the Future: The Game.
But come to think of it, time travel is truly interesting, whether in fiction or in a video game. The time travel theme does not only give endless possibilities for story ideas but it is the only arena where technology and fiction are one. And what may be impossible now can be made possible through science fiction. After all, sci-fi is a literature of ideas.
From the start, the book already made me curious and that’s enough to sustain my interest to it as I continued reading up to the last page. It’s hard to put down once you start reading.
There was no dull moment reading this novel as every page of the book helps to builds excitement to a very surprising end. That’s the reason you will be compelled to read it in one session.
Courtney Nivots’ life story is interesting and I am more inclined to believe her strong and adventurous character belongs to the world of video or computer games. And it’s not hard to imagine time travel in a video or computer game as much as in a sci-fi book. Just picture Courtney going into the vortex of converging time lines and emerging into another space or dimension. It’s like Tron meets Achron and Back to the Future: The Game.
But come to think of it, time travel is truly interesting, whether in fiction or in a video game. The time travel theme does not only give endless possibilities for story ideas but it is the only arena where technology and fiction are one. And what may be impossible now can be made possible through science fiction. After all, sci-fi is a literature of ideas.
June 15, 2013
Riddle of the Red Bible, a novel on time travel written by K.T. Jae, is one of the best science fiction books that I've read recently. It is an odd mixture of time travel and paranormal and this is what distinguishes it from other sci-fi books.
Well-written with a unique plot, the book tells the story of Courtney Nivots, a teenager who discovers the secret to time travel. Together with her friends, she then found the answers to her life's mysteries.
It's not simply a sci-fi adventure book since it deals with other philosophical questions about the meaning of life and our existence.
I like the book because of this odd mixture and I recommend it to anyone who loves adventure, time travel, and paranormal.
Well-written with a unique plot, the book tells the story of Courtney Nivots, a teenager who discovers the secret to time travel. Together with her friends, she then found the answers to her life's mysteries.
It's not simply a sci-fi adventure book since it deals with other philosophical questions about the meaning of life and our existence.
I like the book because of this odd mixture and I recommend it to anyone who loves adventure, time travel, and paranormal.
October 7, 2012
It is an excellent and thought provoking read and anyone that enjoys science, romance, irony, comedy, spiritualism and more should read it.
I have read many books!! This one will stick in my mind....
I have read many books!! This one will stick in my mind....
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