The Alternate Universe: Part 1 of Khronos Chronicles by Rob Wolf

Khronos Chronicles #1

by Rob Wolf

It’s an average day in an average suburb.
In an alternate universe.


Claude thinks his biggest problem is trying to impress his new boyfriend when a much bigger problem comes along: his father vanishes. Not only that, several clues suggest that his dad may have invented a time machine.

In search of answers—and his father—Claude and his best friend Carolien must outmaneuver ruthless robots, stay a step ahead of the world’s most powerful corporation, and confront one of the darkest episodes in human history. But the two friends are quickly running out of time.

Genres: Science Fiction, Amazon, Fiction, LGBT

Paperback

First published June 4, 2014

About the author

Rob Wolf is a writer, avid reader and host of New Books in Science Fiction (http://newbooksnetwork.com/category/a...) on The New Books Network.

Reviews

[Meryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rob Wolf's debut novel, The Alternate Universe, is a gripping tale of time travel with a healthy dose of social commentary and a heroic duo, who defy stereotypes and expectations. Claude and Carolien, a teenage Will and Grace (if Grace was black) live in an alternate present where corporate influence is even more pervasive than in our current reality. Their journey takes them back to slave times, where their actions help them to better understand the people who have shaped their existence.

A great book for anyone who loves sci-fi, young adult fiction, and a compelling story with historical significance.

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won this book in the Goodreads first-reads giveaway.

Rob Wolf's first novel is fantastically gripping.

This imaginative world mixing past and future technologies brings to life a seemingly common teenage duo who are put to a test they never would have imagined they'd have to take. The easy-to-read style, short chapters and engaging characters had me wanting to finish it as quickly as possible - and yet as slowly as possible, as it is only part one of the Khronos Chronicles.

This first part sets the scene for what I expect will be an incredible adventure, and now I can't wait to get my hands on the second (and hope number 3 comes out soon)!

To any sci-fi lovers, those who love social commentary in a fresh perspective, or those who are interested in the workings of parallel universes, time travel, etc. this is a book you won't want to miss.

[Susan Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was the fortunate recipient of Rob Wolf’s The Alternate Universe. While I don’t usually read books about sixteen year olds, the premise of the novel captured me. Claude and his BFF Carolien are in high school in a different Chicago suburb, one where horses are the only mode of transportation, thanks to OPEC, but cell phones, robots, and other electronic gizmos are all common. Claude has an absent-minded scientist father whom he loves, and a self-absorbed mother and evil stepfather that he must tolerate (barely). Claude gets pulled into his father’s research when he goes missing. Without giving too much away, it turns out that time travel is indeed possible, with all the implications for good and evil that presupposes. Now I have to buy the next novel in an addicting series!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book for free through Goodreads...Sat down intending to read a few chapters with my morning coffee…ended up reading all day and half the night because I couldn't put the book down! The “alternate” society is totally believable and the story line is well paced. My only con is that the book stores are now closed so I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to buy book 2 to see what happens next!

[Lisa Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rob Wolf has created a future world and a story that kept me turning pages. I was drawn in from the beginning by this new world and the very modern young adults who race through it in this tale of intrigue and time travel. The characters are compelling, fun to follow throughout their journey of discovery. There were surprises all along the way. Terrific read for everyone, not just fans of YA, time travel and science fiction. Can't wait to read the sequel!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book through a Goodreads giveaway. It may be YA fiction but even as a 28 year old I liked it. The scenarios really made you think about how tiny changes could have completely altered the world we live in today. Characters were interesting, the book moved at a good pace and I could barely put it down. Looking forward to the next in this series.

[Roger · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you read all the other opinions this book is the best Sci-Fi read ever, I have no idea what book their talking about. Nothing but 16 year old boy getting excited over kissing and being with another boy for the first 41% of the book, yes, almost half. Then it finally starts to get to some type of story but not anything to do with Alternate Universe's at all, not from 41% to the end, nothing. His father is a genius scientist who invents a time machine, we guess, not verified until the last 5 pages, he's becomes missing with about 30 pages left but leaves cryptic messages that he needs Claude's help. The messages lead Claude and you the possibility that his father has time traveled. Again not until the last few pages. So how the other opinions gathered that its all about Alternate Universe's is beyond me, not one single word states anything near that, time travel yes, Alternate Universes, No.
I will state the book does pick up at a good flow,, when other characters besides Claude the Bore.
I wanted to quit reading this book so many times, I hate leaving bad reviews but this book is just a dud.

[Laura Vincent · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't totally work for me but some of the worldbuilding caught my imagination. I think it just too too long to get into the story. Still worth a look if this sort of thing interests you.

[Kme_17 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this as a first read. This was a great read. I read this very quickly once I truly started this one. This book is very engrossing. I love the time traveling aspect also. Such a good read. Definitely recommenced for those who like science fiction, Ya and of course time traveling.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good Story

This book is a good read. The kind of Sci-fi that I enjoy reading, real people in a different world.