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The Traveler Chronicles #1
Traveler
Trav Becker is a police detective who discovers he has the ability to travel between parallel realities. But other versions of Trav also have this talent, and one of them is systematically killing every other Trav he can find. Trav must now fight to keep the very fabric of time itself from unwinding as he hunts the most dangerous quarry of all...himself.
A Top ten finisher in the Ben Franklin Independent Publisher Awards.
A Top ten finisher in the Ben Franklin Independent Publisher Awards.
308 pages, Hardcover
First published October 17, 2013
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About the author
Dennis W. Green
7 books104 followersDennis Green is the author of the Traveler Chronicles, a mind-bending parallel-universe adventure told in Traveler, Prisoner, and Traitor.
The three Traveler books have dozens of 4 and 5 star reviews, and scored in the Top Ten of the Ben Franklin Independent Publishing Awards.
Dennis is one of the longest-tenured radio personalities in the Midwest, entertaining two generations of Iowans. His adventures as a DJ have been covered by media all over the country. He has also worked on the stage, TV, and independent film.
In addition to the Traveler books, his stories have appeared in Sadistic Shorts, The Cedar Valley Divide, Romance and Beyond, and his own blog at denniswgreen.com.
By day, he’s the general manager of Iowa’s only jazz radio station, KCCK-FM. And if It’s 5:30 am, you can probably find him in the pool, working out with the Milky Way Masters swim club.
The three Traveler books have dozens of 4 and 5 star reviews, and scored in the Top Ten of the Ben Franklin Independent Publishing Awards.
Dennis is one of the longest-tenured radio personalities in the Midwest, entertaining two generations of Iowans. His adventures as a DJ have been covered by media all over the country. He has also worked on the stage, TV, and independent film.
In addition to the Traveler books, his stories have appeared in Sadistic Shorts, The Cedar Valley Divide, Romance and Beyond, and his own blog at denniswgreen.com.
By day, he’s the general manager of Iowa’s only jazz radio station, KCCK-FM. And if It’s 5:30 am, you can probably find him in the pool, working out with the Milky Way Masters swim club.
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November 11, 2015
I found the idea of a man that can travel between parallel realities interesting. Especially interesting that a version of the man; Trav Becker, is out to kill the other Trav Beckers. Of course nothing as simple as that as I found out along the way while reading the book. Nothing is really as it seems.
I admit that I had some problems getting into the story, it felt a bit messy with all the different realities and personally I just couldn't understand why "killer" Trav Becker would want to kill all other Trav Beckers. Especially since it should be countless Trav Beckers out there. But then again, it seemed that he was a bit crazy, and crazy people thinks different than the rest of us.
But as I stated before, nothing is that simple and in the end the story takes a different turn that I had expected and suddenly it became very interesting when the truth revealed itself. I think my favorite part of the book was when several Trav Beckers worked together. Loved that. It was a good book and I'm looking forward to reading the next one.
I admit that I had some problems getting into the story, it felt a bit messy with all the different realities and personally I just couldn't understand why "killer" Trav Becker would want to kill all other Trav Beckers. Especially since it should be countless Trav Beckers out there. But then again, it seemed that he was a bit crazy, and crazy people thinks different than the rest of us.
But as I stated before, nothing is that simple and in the end the story takes a different turn that I had expected and suddenly it became very interesting when the truth revealed itself. I think my favorite part of the book was when several Trav Beckers worked together. Loved that. It was a good book and I'm looking forward to reading the next one.
April 14, 2015
I kind of hate when books are compared to other books but sometimes it's just something you can't help. When I was reading Traveler I kept having this feeling that the book felt similar to a Dresden Files book or the Alex Verus books. But without magic. This is an urban fantasy feeling book but the 'fantasy' is more sci-fi since it's more about parallel realities. Although... there is a bit of an almost magic. It's just presented in a more scientific way. Anyway Trav Becker has that fabulous personality that really fits with the urban fantasy genre and maybe that's because I read more urban fantasy than I do sci-fi. I just wanted to point that out.
I really liked Trav a lot! But it was kind of a 'grow on me' kind of thing. In the very beginning he's really at his lowest point and from that point on his character really grows. Though I really feel it's his true self coming out because of the situations he's in. It's how he reacts that I was so impressed with. I loved how he treated others and dealt with the situations that came his way.
Sci fi can be a little over my head at times, especially with the parallel universes. But this book was explained so well that it never got terribly confusing. I did notice that it was easier to follow if I didn't take many breaks. I read the first half in a few sittings but the entire second half was read in an evening and I really HAD to finish it once I got to that halfway point. The last quarter has a lot of things that come together and it's best to read it at once so you can put it together with less confusion. I read that last bit in bed and I think I had a huge smile on my face as things came together. It was just so well done with with twists and turns I never saw coming! I absolutely loved it!
I recommend this to fans of sci-fi and urban fantasy. It's a quick read and not a big time commitment but you'll really find yourself thinking about it even when you're done. Highly recommend!
I really liked Trav a lot! But it was kind of a 'grow on me' kind of thing. In the very beginning he's really at his lowest point and from that point on his character really grows. Though I really feel it's his true self coming out because of the situations he's in. It's how he reacts that I was so impressed with. I loved how he treated others and dealt with the situations that came his way.
Sci fi can be a little over my head at times, especially with the parallel universes. But this book was explained so well that it never got terribly confusing. I did notice that it was easier to follow if I didn't take many breaks. I read the first half in a few sittings but the entire second half was read in an evening and I really HAD to finish it once I got to that halfway point. The last quarter has a lot of things that come together and it's best to read it at once so you can put it together with less confusion. I read that last bit in bed and I think I had a huge smile on my face as things came together. It was just so well done with with twists and turns I never saw coming! I absolutely loved it!
I recommend this to fans of sci-fi and urban fantasy. It's a quick read and not a big time commitment but you'll really find yourself thinking about it even when you're done. Highly recommend!
November 25, 2014
Those of you who read my reviews know I don't give five stars, that said, Traveler is pretty darn close. Let's say four and a half.
The talented, Mr. Green, does a fantastic job of combining the science fiction and mystery genres into a branch that could easily be called urban sci-fi. The book has that lovely neo-noir feel of the Dresden Files. Yeah, I did it, I compared Trav Becker to Harry Dresden. Move over Harry, I've added another Book Boyfriend.
Traveler has been on my list since last spring and now that I've read it, I don't know why I waited so long. It's been a while since I've 'fallen' into a book and just went along for the ride. And what a ride!
The multiple timelines--or streams--were easy to follow, but kept me interested. There were no long drawn out explanations of how the world worked to bore me to tears. The reader is given what they need to know in sizable chunks that are easily understood, with enough questions to keep you reading. Trav, Sam and the rest of the cast are relatable, well fleshed out and very human in their actions and reactions.
Even though this is speculative fiction there is something for everyone. Mystery, touches of romance, action and adventure. Anyone wishing to dip their toe in the genre will not be disappointed with the work of Dennis Green as a starting point.
Traveler is a fun, exciting read that left me wanting more...I hear a sequel, Prisoner, is coming soon.
The talented, Mr. Green, does a fantastic job of combining the science fiction and mystery genres into a branch that could easily be called urban sci-fi. The book has that lovely neo-noir feel of the Dresden Files. Yeah, I did it, I compared Trav Becker to Harry Dresden. Move over Harry, I've added another Book Boyfriend.
Traveler has been on my list since last spring and now that I've read it, I don't know why I waited so long. It's been a while since I've 'fallen' into a book and just went along for the ride. And what a ride!
The multiple timelines--or streams--were easy to follow, but kept me interested. There were no long drawn out explanations of how the world worked to bore me to tears. The reader is given what they need to know in sizable chunks that are easily understood, with enough questions to keep you reading. Trav, Sam and the rest of the cast are relatable, well fleshed out and very human in their actions and reactions.
Even though this is speculative fiction there is something for everyone. Mystery, touches of romance, action and adventure. Anyone wishing to dip their toe in the genre will not be disappointed with the work of Dennis Green as a starting point.
Traveler is a fun, exciting read that left me wanting more...I hear a sequel, Prisoner, is coming soon.
November 28, 2014
Traveler, by: Dennis W. Green.
I met Dennis Green at a recent science fiction & fantasy convention. I asked him to pitch Traveler to me, while chatting at the author meet and greet. I have to admit, I was hooked before he paused to take his first breath. We decided to swap books, read, and review the other’s work. Here are my unbiased thoughts on Traveler:
Sometimes, authors can get carried away with the ideas and concepts that constitute the science of their fiction, yet on others, they focus so intently on the spatial backdrops, or otherworldly settings, that the story inherently suffers. But in some cases, the author is able to balance the scales and achieve a harmonious blend with what is known to us and that which is abstract, or foreign. On occasion, it is that perfect amalgamation of genres that captivate our inner science fiction geek, while at the same time fulfilling our need for suspense and good old fashioned mystery. Enter Traveler.
At its heart, Traveler seeks to examine the complex relationships between probability, reality, and choice, while also keeping its feet relatively close to the ground (literally, not figuratively). This is some heavy science to confront, and done differently, could have tipped the scales and completely changed the dynamic of the story. With that said, Green hits the sweet spot (in my opinion) and has crafted a story that is equal parts human interest and mind bending science.
It is a credit to Green, as both an author, and a storyteller, that the confluence of moving plot pieces comes together to form such a clean, well-paced, and captivating plot. The science is dissected and presented in such a way that it is easy to understand, while also believable. Part of this success lies with its characters. Trav Becker is a great main character, but so are Trav Becker, Trav Becker, and also, Trav Becker. Never before have I been presented with the same character in such different ways, and thanks to concise writing, kept them all straight. Trav Becker is flawed, contrite, and as far as leading men go, top notch. We learn some valuable lessons about life from him, such as the weight of the decisions we make, the lasting effect of consequences, as well as the idea of forgiveness. All of this is thanks to his various iterations.
Sam is another strong character, and counteracts Trav’s Captain Kirk as a more logical and emotionally controlled Spock might. He is a necessary function for the plot, as he provides both back-story, and the implications of the science itself. I found Sam to be likable, well-formed, and generally easy to care about. Mary presented a very unique opportunity within the plot, as in one instance, she represents a love lost, while in another, a love fulfilled. I really like the dynamic she represented, and how she was utilized within the story. Morgan is another personality that makes the most of her limited page time. She provides a classic, non-scientific link to Trav’s predicament, while also squashing many of the stereotypes associated with female characters in fiction. I am confident that Morgan will win a place in many reader’s hearts, just as Trav, Sam, and Mary (and Morgan) have in mine.
I found Traveler to be an intriguing, addictive, and heart wrenching read, and can honestly say that its story, and its characters, will stick with me. I have read some reviews that criticized the book because of its various interludes. After the first such break in action, I was prone to agree. Yet, as I progressed through the story, and learned more of the science woven into the plot, the more I started to appreciate them. Through these interludes, Green is able to expand the scope of Traveler, and also provide some tangible links to the science of a multi-dimensional world, both to significant events in world history, but also to pertinent achievements or events within the plot itself. I found these interludes wildly creative, and very successful at building the lore behind the science.
I give Traveler 5 stars. It is an engaging, genre-bending story with just the right amount of twists and turns. It offers wonderfully flawed and relatable characters, a vivid setting, and some clever music tie-ins (for us music lovers). I strongly recommend this book!
I met Dennis Green at a recent science fiction & fantasy convention. I asked him to pitch Traveler to me, while chatting at the author meet and greet. I have to admit, I was hooked before he paused to take his first breath. We decided to swap books, read, and review the other’s work. Here are my unbiased thoughts on Traveler:
Sometimes, authors can get carried away with the ideas and concepts that constitute the science of their fiction, yet on others, they focus so intently on the spatial backdrops, or otherworldly settings, that the story inherently suffers. But in some cases, the author is able to balance the scales and achieve a harmonious blend with what is known to us and that which is abstract, or foreign. On occasion, it is that perfect amalgamation of genres that captivate our inner science fiction geek, while at the same time fulfilling our need for suspense and good old fashioned mystery. Enter Traveler.
At its heart, Traveler seeks to examine the complex relationships between probability, reality, and choice, while also keeping its feet relatively close to the ground (literally, not figuratively). This is some heavy science to confront, and done differently, could have tipped the scales and completely changed the dynamic of the story. With that said, Green hits the sweet spot (in my opinion) and has crafted a story that is equal parts human interest and mind bending science.
It is a credit to Green, as both an author, and a storyteller, that the confluence of moving plot pieces comes together to form such a clean, well-paced, and captivating plot. The science is dissected and presented in such a way that it is easy to understand, while also believable. Part of this success lies with its characters. Trav Becker is a great main character, but so are Trav Becker, Trav Becker, and also, Trav Becker. Never before have I been presented with the same character in such different ways, and thanks to concise writing, kept them all straight. Trav Becker is flawed, contrite, and as far as leading men go, top notch. We learn some valuable lessons about life from him, such as the weight of the decisions we make, the lasting effect of consequences, as well as the idea of forgiveness. All of this is thanks to his various iterations.
Sam is another strong character, and counteracts Trav’s Captain Kirk as a more logical and emotionally controlled Spock might. He is a necessary function for the plot, as he provides both back-story, and the implications of the science itself. I found Sam to be likable, well-formed, and generally easy to care about. Mary presented a very unique opportunity within the plot, as in one instance, she represents a love lost, while in another, a love fulfilled. I really like the dynamic she represented, and how she was utilized within the story. Morgan is another personality that makes the most of her limited page time. She provides a classic, non-scientific link to Trav’s predicament, while also squashing many of the stereotypes associated with female characters in fiction. I am confident that Morgan will win a place in many reader’s hearts, just as Trav, Sam, and Mary (and Morgan) have in mine.
I found Traveler to be an intriguing, addictive, and heart wrenching read, and can honestly say that its story, and its characters, will stick with me. I have read some reviews that criticized the book because of its various interludes. After the first such break in action, I was prone to agree. Yet, as I progressed through the story, and learned more of the science woven into the plot, the more I started to appreciate them. Through these interludes, Green is able to expand the scope of Traveler, and also provide some tangible links to the science of a multi-dimensional world, both to significant events in world history, but also to pertinent achievements or events within the plot itself. I found these interludes wildly creative, and very successful at building the lore behind the science.
I give Traveler 5 stars. It is an engaging, genre-bending story with just the right amount of twists and turns. It offers wonderfully flawed and relatable characters, a vivid setting, and some clever music tie-ins (for us music lovers). I strongly recommend this book!
July 15, 2015
The sign of a good book for me is one when I read a page, stop for minute, go back over that page and then go did that just happen? A book that makes me really sit back and think, Traveler is one of these books!
I mean this as a good thing by the way!, Police and parallel realities, what could be better than that?
Detective Trav Becker discovers that he is not where he should be in time, he could swear that he's broken up with his girlfriend and he is also sure he saw his partner bleed to death, something is not right, something is very wrong.
You do need to pay attention to this story as there are quite a few parallel realities but Dennis does a great job making this story move forward at a lightning pace as Trav discovers that other Trav's are out there and are getting killed off.
He needs to stop the killer but is he the killer?
This is one of these books that I would try and describe to you and do a terrible job, so what I will say is, if you like your sci-fi with a dash of thrilling crime then this book is for you.
I mean this as a good thing by the way!, Police and parallel realities, what could be better than that?
Detective Trav Becker discovers that he is not where he should be in time, he could swear that he's broken up with his girlfriend and he is also sure he saw his partner bleed to death, something is not right, something is very wrong.
You do need to pay attention to this story as there are quite a few parallel realities but Dennis does a great job making this story move forward at a lightning pace as Trav discovers that other Trav's are out there and are getting killed off.
He needs to stop the killer but is he the killer?
This is one of these books that I would try and describe to you and do a terrible job, so what I will say is, if you like your sci-fi with a dash of thrilling crime then this book is for you.
August 14, 2016
This was a step outside my usual genres, which trend toward YA novels. I don't read much crime fiction let alone crime fiction with a sci-fi element. I was pleasantly surprised. Mr. Green weaves these together quite well. I've read my share of time travel novels and thought that that element (though not strictly time travel) was handled well without being too confusing. I was confused by the interludes. I understand what they were trying to illustrate, but they just got in the way of the actual story. All in all though it wasn't a perfect fit for me, I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good crime novel with a sci-fi flair. If I happen to see Mr. Green's next novel at the library or if it gets passed along to me, I will definitely crack it open to follow Trav's next adventure.
March 20, 2016
Traveler is a science fiction mystery novel. Travis (Trav) Becker has the ability to travel between parallel universes and it turns out another version of himself is hunting down the other versions of himself. Of course, the big question is, Why? Sounds complicated, right?
Well, it is, but it isn't. Green has great skill in laying out a complicated plot in a fashion that intrigues you and keeps you wanting to know what's going to happen next. Even though he introduces several different versions of each of the characters, you can easily follow which version (or versions) you are encountering. Also, the science behind the travel between universes is neatly explained and for someone who isn't a hardcore science fiction geek (and who loves time travel plots, but is just as easily confused by them), I understood it and was able to easily explain it to my husband.*
The only thing I wasn't keen on were the interludes. The Interludes just seemed to pop up out of no where and did not seem to have a connection with the portion of the book I just finished reading. The Burton Tupper Interlude (page 87) was the most jarring to me. I was reading along, really getting into the story, something huge was revealed and BAM! this interlude popped up. It was the season ending cliffhanger of your favorite show and you have to wait all summer for the plot to be resolved. Fortunately, this is a book so I just paged ahead to the next chapter, resolved the cliffhanger and went back to the Tupper Interlude. I think Green was trying to make clear the point that Morgan Foster makes on page 148.
"History is full of evidence of people sensing, and sometimes reaching, other planes of reality. ... There are dozens of cases of people disappearing without a trace, and others who suddenly one day started insisting they remembered things differently that everyone else did."
I'm not sure the interludes were entirely necessary to get the point across, but maybe for a reader who isn't drawn to science fiction and/or time travel-type books, they need that extra boost to understand Trav isn't the only one that this happens to. Despite not being a huge fan of the interludes, I will say that Officer Brian Lowe's interlude (page 231) was my favorite. But I love historical fiction and adored Stephen King's 11/23/63.
Overall, Traveler is a strong first novel. The traveling between parallel universes is neatly explained and the plot draws you in. Mystery lovers and science fiction fans should get a kick out of the novel. Traveler by Dennis W. Green gets a solid thumbs up.
*My husband now uses it as an excuse for not getting things done around the house. "Well, maybe in another parallel universe, the dishes are in the dishwasher being washed right now. Maybe you are just in the wrong universe." Sometimes living with a science fiction geek has a downside.
Well, it is, but it isn't. Green has great skill in laying out a complicated plot in a fashion that intrigues you and keeps you wanting to know what's going to happen next. Even though he introduces several different versions of each of the characters, you can easily follow which version (or versions) you are encountering. Also, the science behind the travel between universes is neatly explained and for someone who isn't a hardcore science fiction geek (and who loves time travel plots, but is just as easily confused by them), I understood it and was able to easily explain it to my husband.*
The only thing I wasn't keen on were the interludes. The Interludes just seemed to pop up out of no where and did not seem to have a connection with the portion of the book I just finished reading. The Burton Tupper Interlude (page 87) was the most jarring to me. I was reading along, really getting into the story, something huge was revealed and BAM! this interlude popped up. It was the season ending cliffhanger of your favorite show and you have to wait all summer for the plot to be resolved. Fortunately, this is a book so I just paged ahead to the next chapter, resolved the cliffhanger and went back to the Tupper Interlude. I think Green was trying to make clear the point that Morgan Foster makes on page 148.
"History is full of evidence of people sensing, and sometimes reaching, other planes of reality. ... There are dozens of cases of people disappearing without a trace, and others who suddenly one day started insisting they remembered things differently that everyone else did."
I'm not sure the interludes were entirely necessary to get the point across, but maybe for a reader who isn't drawn to science fiction and/or time travel-type books, they need that extra boost to understand Trav isn't the only one that this happens to. Despite not being a huge fan of the interludes, I will say that Officer Brian Lowe's interlude (page 231) was my favorite. But I love historical fiction and adored Stephen King's 11/23/63.
Overall, Traveler is a strong first novel. The traveling between parallel universes is neatly explained and the plot draws you in. Mystery lovers and science fiction fans should get a kick out of the novel. Traveler by Dennis W. Green gets a solid thumbs up.
*My husband now uses it as an excuse for not getting things done around the house. "Well, maybe in another parallel universe, the dishes are in the dishwasher being washed right now. Maybe you are just in the wrong universe." Sometimes living with a science fiction geek has a downside.
November 9, 2013
I don't write many reviews. I was hesitant to start reading this book for two reasons. First, the author is a friend. I'm sure he expects friends who know he's published his first novel to read it. I'd never read anything Dennis has written and worried that I would be disappointed and talking to him about his novel would be awkward. Second, Dennis likes science fiction, a genre I haven't delved into. Finally, I realized that not reading Traveler wasn't a realistic option, so I bought the book and started reading, What a pleasant surprise! This is a well-written, polished book that you won't want to close until you've read it through. The writing is tight and engaging. Travis Becker, the main character is well-developed and draws you in. It's not what I expected as a science fiction novel--it's really a mystery with sci-fi influences. I really enjoyed this book!
June 20, 2015
Review to come.
August 1, 2015
Trav Becker is a cop, and a messed-up one at that. But in Traveler, he discovers he has a special talent. Trav can travel between different dimensions.
I feel like I just lost most of our readers with those few sentences. Yes, Traveler is science fiction. Yes, there is science, some of which is way above my head. But don’t let that stop you from reading it. I feel like Traveler is more about the characters and the inter-connectivity between those characters. With some science and dimensional travel on the side.
I’m going to attempt to explain the plot, hopefully without being too spoiler-y or confusing. The science part first: Trav’s best friend and college roommate Sam is a physicist. Sam has discovered a way to track particles across different dimensions. These dimensions are explained like streams with multiple branches. And in each dimension is another Trav and Sam. It turns out that Trav can easily travel between the dimensions. Now the plot: Travs from different dimensions are running into each other in (multiple) attempts to solve crimes and stop the bad guys. Each dimension is slightly different, and our Trav has to do his cop thing and prevent the bad guys from killing the good guys.
As for the characters, along with multiple Travs and Sams, there are multiple versions of Mary, Trav’s girlfriend, Adam, Trav’s partner, Holli, the little girl who hangs out at the police station where her mother works, and Morgan, the psychic, among others. It is the interactions between the characters that intrigued me the most. How the decisions and actions of one person could result in multiple outcomes. And all of the characters from the different dimensions have slight variations. I commend Mr. Green for his ability to keep all of the differences straight!
The subtle geek humor in Traveler was strong. This quote is a great example of that:
If you say all this is because the Force is strong in my family, I might have to hit something.
I thoroughly enjoyed Traveler. There are elements of hard-boiled cop thriller, and alternate realities, all wrapped up into one story. The plot and action kept moving at a good pace. I stayed interested while reading the entire book. And the romance was very limited. (Yes, I’m still off the straight romance novels). I’m looking forward to the next in this series.
I feel like I just lost most of our readers with those few sentences. Yes, Traveler is science fiction. Yes, there is science, some of which is way above my head. But don’t let that stop you from reading it. I feel like Traveler is more about the characters and the inter-connectivity between those characters. With some science and dimensional travel on the side.
I’m going to attempt to explain the plot, hopefully without being too spoiler-y or confusing. The science part first: Trav’s best friend and college roommate Sam is a physicist. Sam has discovered a way to track particles across different dimensions. These dimensions are explained like streams with multiple branches. And in each dimension is another Trav and Sam. It turns out that Trav can easily travel between the dimensions. Now the plot: Travs from different dimensions are running into each other in (multiple) attempts to solve crimes and stop the bad guys. Each dimension is slightly different, and our Trav has to do his cop thing and prevent the bad guys from killing the good guys.
As for the characters, along with multiple Travs and Sams, there are multiple versions of Mary, Trav’s girlfriend, Adam, Trav’s partner, Holli, the little girl who hangs out at the police station where her mother works, and Morgan, the psychic, among others. It is the interactions between the characters that intrigued me the most. How the decisions and actions of one person could result in multiple outcomes. And all of the characters from the different dimensions have slight variations. I commend Mr. Green for his ability to keep all of the differences straight!
The subtle geek humor in Traveler was strong. This quote is a great example of that:
If you say all this is because the Force is strong in my family, I might have to hit something.
I thoroughly enjoyed Traveler. There are elements of hard-boiled cop thriller, and alternate realities, all wrapped up into one story. The plot and action kept moving at a good pace. I stayed interested while reading the entire book. And the romance was very limited. (Yes, I’m still off the straight romance novels). I’m looking forward to the next in this series.
February 19, 2017
In ‘Traveler’ we meet Trav Becker, a police detective who made a mess out of his life. Trav doesn’t know what to do with his life anymore but then his life slowly begins to change. Soon Trav finds out he is able to travel between different realities. Realities where his life went very different. This sounds like a fun thing but when Trav finds his own dead body he wished he never discovered his gift. Now Trav needs to find the killer and stop him before the whole world changes forever.
This book is definitely different than the last couple of books I’ve read. This is a book that really needs all your attention. You can’t read ‘Traveler’ when you’re going to be distracted or only have a short time to read, because this book is a little complicated at times, and definitely needs your full attention.
Especially in the beginning, it took me sometime to fully understand everything what was going on. But when I did, I didn’t want to stop reading and was fascinated by the world Dennis W. Green created.
I really enjoyed this book. It was so different and interesting and although it gets a little complicated I could still keep up. The main character Trav was a guy I could relate to. Especially since the most things that happened in his life were things he couldn’t control.
There were sci- fi elements in this book, but it was very mild. And I loved that about this book. You know you’re reading a sci- fi book but it still kind of felt like it could really happen and it made this book an even more interesting book to me.
The end of this book was a big surprise for me. I didn’t expect it at all and I loved that. The author was able to completely steer my mind to only one possibility and I forget about the other possibilities. At the end of this book I was so surprised how Dennis W. Green was able to control my thinking with his writing. Not to mention the way he described a very complicated process as something I could understand without too much difficulty. For example the way he described the traveling to different realities part, I can only say bravo to that!!
This was definitely a very interesting read for me. I enjoyed it and would really recommend it.
This book is definitely different than the last couple of books I’ve read. This is a book that really needs all your attention. You can’t read ‘Traveler’ when you’re going to be distracted or only have a short time to read, because this book is a little complicated at times, and definitely needs your full attention.
Especially in the beginning, it took me sometime to fully understand everything what was going on. But when I did, I didn’t want to stop reading and was fascinated by the world Dennis W. Green created.
I really enjoyed this book. It was so different and interesting and although it gets a little complicated I could still keep up. The main character Trav was a guy I could relate to. Especially since the most things that happened in his life were things he couldn’t control.
There were sci- fi elements in this book, but it was very mild. And I loved that about this book. You know you’re reading a sci- fi book but it still kind of felt like it could really happen and it made this book an even more interesting book to me.
The end of this book was a big surprise for me. I didn’t expect it at all and I loved that. The author was able to completely steer my mind to only one possibility and I forget about the other possibilities. At the end of this book I was so surprised how Dennis W. Green was able to control my thinking with his writing. Not to mention the way he described a very complicated process as something I could understand without too much difficulty. For example the way he described the traveling to different realities part, I can only say bravo to that!!
This was definitely a very interesting read for me. I enjoyed it and would really recommend it.
November 9, 2015
The appropriately named ‘Trav’, is a traveler – that’s a traveler from one stream of reality to another. This isn’t time travel, it’s a book of alternate realities, where a single small decision makes a difference to that person’s reality. And this means we have a lot of Travs, and a lot of Sams, and, in fact, multiple versions of everyone who features in this story.
Confused? Well, try not to be. Green does a good job of keeping a handle on the numerous incarnations of each of his characters, and a book that could have been mightily confusing is no more than a bit perplexing in odd moments, and nothing that upsets the flow and urgency of the tale.
Trav is a cop, and I have to admit, the opening did not grab me; it’s pretty ‘bloke-ish’ in tone, and the opening scene is one I’ve read in many books: character wakes up with an awful hangover to survey the wreckage of his life. There was a small difference, with the addition of a little ‘Russian Roulette’, but it was still too clichéd to draw me in.
Then Trav gets sick, and finds the world around him is not quite how he recalls it (spoiler alert)—his deceased partner is very much alive, amongst other things. I was then somewhat thrown by the way Trav rapidly accepts this miracle and gets on with his daily life without questioning what’s going on. This is explained later, but at the time it bounced me out of the narrative.
Once the plot really kicks off, and a bit of explanation clears up the apparent aberrations, it turns into a great romp. Imagine chasing yourself, after you have apparently murdered yourself? Wacky or what?
Green’s writing creates scenes quickly and effectively, and the dialogue rings true. Between some chapters are little ‘Interludes’ that confuse at first, but then add interest to the concept once we understand what is going on. Overall, once I got past the opening scenes, I really enjoyed this book, and the outcome was more of a surprise than I expected, which was very satisfying.
I received a copy of this book to review for a blog tour; all thoughts are my own
November 30, 2014
This was an awesome book with an intriguing sci fi theory, a complex yet approachable plot line, an interesting sub plot, and a cast of characters whose depth was revealed bit by bit throughout the story arc.
Travis Becker is a police detective who discovers he can cross into parallel realities, at first through no choice of his own. Throughout his travels and police work, he learns how to navigate the parallel realities both from a scientific perspective (through his friend Sam) and from a metaphysical perspective (through his new acquaintance Morgan, a psychic). This is all wrapped in a layered mystery involving other versions of himself with their own intentions, along with Trav's detective work.
I would love to see this as a movie and think it would transition well to the screen. In the meantime, though, I look forward to the next installment to find out what else is in store for Trav and company.
Travis Becker is a police detective who discovers he can cross into parallel realities, at first through no choice of his own. Throughout his travels and police work, he learns how to navigate the parallel realities both from a scientific perspective (through his friend Sam) and from a metaphysical perspective (through his new acquaintance Morgan, a psychic). This is all wrapped in a layered mystery involving other versions of himself with their own intentions, along with Trav's detective work.
I would love to see this as a movie and think it would transition well to the screen. In the meantime, though, I look forward to the next installment to find out what else is in store for Trav and company.
February 9, 2014
Traveler is not great literature, but it's an enjoyable read. It's well-edited and an interesting concept.
I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway.
November 21, 2019
I have so many questions.
First, why doesn’t this have more 5 star reviews?
Also, where is the Dennis Green fan club and can I join?
This is a fantastic story with excellent writing and complex character development. From the first sentence to the last, I was engaged, invested, and dazzled.
Not to mention all the OG Star Trek references that had me geeking out.
I haven’t been this awed by a sci-fi book in too long of time.
I’m off to read the next book.
#travaddict
First, why doesn’t this have more 5 star reviews?
Also, where is the Dennis Green fan club and can I join?
This is a fantastic story with excellent writing and complex character development. From the first sentence to the last, I was engaged, invested, and dazzled.
Not to mention all the OG Star Trek references that had me geeking out.
I haven’t been this awed by a sci-fi book in too long of time.
I’m off to read the next book.
#travaddict
August 9, 2017
Exciting ! The story kept me on my toes and I really enjoyed it very much.
The problem with that kind of time travels is that when a same character acts in different dimensions at different times, it's getting hard to remember who is who and did what exactly. However, I was able to follow and had a fun time. Very recommended !
The problem with that kind of time travels is that when a same character acts in different dimensions at different times, it's getting hard to remember who is who and did what exactly. However, I was able to follow and had a fun time. Very recommended !
January 8, 2020
This was the most fun I’ve had reading in a long, long time!
The author has a firm grasp on where he wants the plot to go and I felt completely confident letting him take me through the various realities and plot twists. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
The author has a firm grasp on where he wants the plot to go and I felt completely confident letting him take me through the various realities and plot twists. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
February 2, 2018
Original review: https://holedupinabook.blogspot.com/2...
I am a deep lover for sci-fi novels which is why I was super glad to win a copy of the first two books in The Traveler Chronicles. There weren’t too many reviews when I last checked on Goodreads which worked out for me since I didn’t know what to expect. It allowed me to go in with no expectations and honestly, I really enjoyed reading both books. I believe there’s actually a third book as well but so far, I don’t see anything about it on Goodreads nor the author’s website.
This isn’t the first book about parallel universe travelling as opposed to time traveling but I thought this book brought a unique aspect of it. Essentially, the only person who could travel throughout parallel universes was Trav (with a few exceptions). I found it entertaining to read about how the original Trav was forced to learn how to travel because another version of him was going around and killing all of the other versions. It was also interesting to find out how similar each parallel universe was yet somehow so distinctly different.
The main character, Trav, was a regular character – I actually didn’t find him to be incredibly well-developed but at the same time, in most sci-fi novels, it’s the setting that is much more vital to the story so I was okay with this. The author also had a really dry sort of humor which transferred itself to the character so there were numerous times when I had to really digest what was being said before realizing it was supposed to be funny. The other two main characters would be Sam and Morgan which I found both entertaining and lived up to their roles. Sam is supposed to be geek and truthfully, I did find a lot of his explanations to be a little confusing for a regular layman but with it being a sci-fi novel, it kind of made sense. Morgan was also a unique personality as she was portrayed very differently in each universe – from a potential lover to an actual lover to a love lost. I was glad to see more of her in the second book since she was mostly just introduced in the first one.
One thing I would have to say about this book was the beginning was a little confusing. However, I’m sure it was also incredibly confusing to the character so if it that was the author’s goal – to make the reader feel like the character – then I think he succeeded. I did feel that there were a lot of technical/scientific verbiage that were used that didn’t equate to an understanding from a reader’s perspective. However, at the end of the day, I still enjoyed it and if the third book comes out quickly, I just might go pick it up.
I am a deep lover for sci-fi novels which is why I was super glad to win a copy of the first two books in The Traveler Chronicles. There weren’t too many reviews when I last checked on Goodreads which worked out for me since I didn’t know what to expect. It allowed me to go in with no expectations and honestly, I really enjoyed reading both books. I believe there’s actually a third book as well but so far, I don’t see anything about it on Goodreads nor the author’s website.
This isn’t the first book about parallel universe travelling as opposed to time traveling but I thought this book brought a unique aspect of it. Essentially, the only person who could travel throughout parallel universes was Trav (with a few exceptions). I found it entertaining to read about how the original Trav was forced to learn how to travel because another version of him was going around and killing all of the other versions. It was also interesting to find out how similar each parallel universe was yet somehow so distinctly different.
The main character, Trav, was a regular character – I actually didn’t find him to be incredibly well-developed but at the same time, in most sci-fi novels, it’s the setting that is much more vital to the story so I was okay with this. The author also had a really dry sort of humor which transferred itself to the character so there were numerous times when I had to really digest what was being said before realizing it was supposed to be funny. The other two main characters would be Sam and Morgan which I found both entertaining and lived up to their roles. Sam is supposed to be geek and truthfully, I did find a lot of his explanations to be a little confusing for a regular layman but with it being a sci-fi novel, it kind of made sense. Morgan was also a unique personality as she was portrayed very differently in each universe – from a potential lover to an actual lover to a love lost. I was glad to see more of her in the second book since she was mostly just introduced in the first one.
One thing I would have to say about this book was the beginning was a little confusing. However, I’m sure it was also incredibly confusing to the character so if it that was the author’s goal – to make the reader feel like the character – then I think he succeeded. I did feel that there were a lot of technical/scientific verbiage that were used that didn’t equate to an understanding from a reader’s perspective. However, at the end of the day, I still enjoyed it and if the third book comes out quickly, I just might go pick it up.
August 9, 2015
This is an excerpt of the full review, previously published as part of the tour at If These Books Could Talk
Sci-fi is a much maligned and often misunderstood genre outside of it’s own fanbase, and it struggles to get noticed in the mainstream, especially if you’re a new or lesser known author. With ‘Traveler‘ the first in a series from Dennis W. Green, there’s every chance that we could have one of those rare exceptions that has broad appeal.
We meet cop Trav Becker when he’s at his lowest; his partner is dead, and it’s his fault, he’s facing suspension from his job, and his girlfriend has left him. As he’s on the verge of ending it all, his best friend (and ultra-smart scientist) Sam arrives to snap him out of it. When he arrives at work, expecting to hand in his gun and his badge, he’s taken aback when in fact he’s awarded for his bravery and one of the first to congratulate him is his clearly not dead partner Alex. Something is seriously amiss, and he gets to the bottom of it with Sam’s help, but soon, things get complicated by the existence of more than one Trav at a time.
‘Traveler‘ is a smart, fast-paced sci-fi thriller that has just the right amount of science speak to interest genre fans without alienating casual readers. While at first, all the talk of parallel universes, and streams can be a tad hard to follow, it soon eases up allowing the reader to concentrate on the thriller aspects of the plot. As far as that plot is concerned, this is definitely one you won’t figure out before the end, with almost every chapter ending on an revelation that will keep you reading on. Occasional chapters portraying life events of other ‘travellers’ are a neat touch, giving the novel a very ‘Could Atlas’ feel, and they never distracted from the main arc.
Green’s characterisation is solid as far as our protagonist goes, but I did feel that the surrounding cast could do with a bit more fleshing out. Also, introducing every female character by focusing solely on her physical ‘attributes’ and how ‘hot’ she is doesn’t do this genre any favours and is a narrative trait that I hope is less prevalent in subsequent books.
‘Traveler‘ is more thriller than sci-fi, but either way is a great introduction to either genre if you’ve never ventured that way before.
Sci-fi is a much maligned and often misunderstood genre outside of it’s own fanbase, and it struggles to get noticed in the mainstream, especially if you’re a new or lesser known author. With ‘Traveler‘ the first in a series from Dennis W. Green, there’s every chance that we could have one of those rare exceptions that has broad appeal.
We meet cop Trav Becker when he’s at his lowest; his partner is dead, and it’s his fault, he’s facing suspension from his job, and his girlfriend has left him. As he’s on the verge of ending it all, his best friend (and ultra-smart scientist) Sam arrives to snap him out of it. When he arrives at work, expecting to hand in his gun and his badge, he’s taken aback when in fact he’s awarded for his bravery and one of the first to congratulate him is his clearly not dead partner Alex. Something is seriously amiss, and he gets to the bottom of it with Sam’s help, but soon, things get complicated by the existence of more than one Trav at a time.
‘Traveler‘ is a smart, fast-paced sci-fi thriller that has just the right amount of science speak to interest genre fans without alienating casual readers. While at first, all the talk of parallel universes, and streams can be a tad hard to follow, it soon eases up allowing the reader to concentrate on the thriller aspects of the plot. As far as that plot is concerned, this is definitely one you won’t figure out before the end, with almost every chapter ending on an revelation that will keep you reading on. Occasional chapters portraying life events of other ‘travellers’ are a neat touch, giving the novel a very ‘Could Atlas’ feel, and they never distracted from the main arc.
Green’s characterisation is solid as far as our protagonist goes, but I did feel that the surrounding cast could do with a bit more fleshing out. Also, introducing every female character by focusing solely on her physical ‘attributes’ and how ‘hot’ she is doesn’t do this genre any favours and is a narrative trait that I hope is less prevalent in subsequent books.
‘Traveler‘ is more thriller than sci-fi, but either way is a great introduction to either genre if you’ve never ventured that way before.
April 28, 2015
Frequently, when I get to a book, it is long since divorced from the blurb that drew my attention. My to read pile is just a bit too big to remember why I wanted to read a book which means I frequently go into a new novel completely blind and ignorant of the blurb.
This novel starts with a smooth introduction of Trav, though it felt a bit cliche. Tension rapidly grew until the first encounter with another Trav. I almost tossed the book at that point. I dislike time travel books with a passion and this had the feeling of becoming one of them. However, that quickly changed when the story blossomed into an alternate versions of the same character. The temporal nature came because the different Travs where at different points of their lives at the same time, which hung in the back of my head.
After the first fifty pages, my misgivings didn't matter. This is a slick, well-paced story that nails the noir genre along with the alternate dimensions. The descriptions of how the powers work is fantastic, tying into the "red shift" of sci-fi but still keeping the gritty concerns of getting out of rope or sneaking down an alley. The delicate balance between these two aspects is well done and very enjoyable, with logical conclusions of those powers coming to a very satisfying end.
I finished the book in a night simply because I couldn't put it down. The prose is sharp and detailed in the right places, with the author taking only a few stereotype shortcuts to describe the characters.
I read the print version of this book. The typesetting is functional but well done, with a good line leading and an easy pace. The font has a little character but fits with the noir feel of the piece nicely. I didn't feel crowded reading it, which is good since the prose drew me along.
The cover had a wonderful abstract aesthetic to it but fit the novel directly. The colors, the different positions tied beautifully into the piece as a whole. Overall, a well packaged book to match the contents inside.
This novel starts with a smooth introduction of Trav, though it felt a bit cliche. Tension rapidly grew until the first encounter with another Trav. I almost tossed the book at that point. I dislike time travel books with a passion and this had the feeling of becoming one of them. However, that quickly changed when the story blossomed into an alternate versions of the same character. The temporal nature came because the different Travs where at different points of their lives at the same time, which hung in the back of my head.
After the first fifty pages, my misgivings didn't matter. This is a slick, well-paced story that nails the noir genre along with the alternate dimensions. The descriptions of how the powers work is fantastic, tying into the "red shift" of sci-fi but still keeping the gritty concerns of getting out of rope or sneaking down an alley. The delicate balance between these two aspects is well done and very enjoyable, with logical conclusions of those powers coming to a very satisfying end.
I finished the book in a night simply because I couldn't put it down. The prose is sharp and detailed in the right places, with the author taking only a few stereotype shortcuts to describe the characters.
I read the print version of this book. The typesetting is functional but well done, with a good line leading and an easy pace. The font has a little character but fits with the noir feel of the piece nicely. I didn't feel crowded reading it, which is good since the prose drew me along.
The cover had a wonderful abstract aesthetic to it but fit the novel directly. The colors, the different positions tied beautifully into the piece as a whole. Overall, a well packaged book to match the contents inside.
June 2, 2015
I'm not sure how I feel about this book other than a bit disappointed. Reading the summary beforehand, I thought the story would be grittier than it turned out to be, featuring a cop hunting down and murdering his own alternate selves in multiple dimensions for some nefarious reason. But what I got instead, when reading this book, was a partly sentimental story suffused with slapstick. Which is not to say that I didn't enjoy the humor in the dialogue and in the situations the characters found themselves in, or that I didn't enjoy the multiple versions of the main character, Travis, and others with whom he interacted. But since the author teamed these with a muddled story that had ever changing rules to the science of dimension hopping, I felt this fantasy could have used a good dose of reality.
I was never really worried about Travis' survival, in any dimension, because of the prevalence of humor which prevented me from taking anything too seriously. This tended to kill most of the suspense and a suspension of disbelief. In addition, something was missing in the characterization of Travis that would have allowed me to feel attached to him and invested in the outcome of his story which kept changing focus. So these were real problems for me when it came to thoroughly enjoying this book.
Still, the story entertained me and kept me turning the pages, with me wanting to know where everything was leading and what I would find when I got there. So three stars for a book with an interesting premise and much potential that somehow missed the mark when it reached its conclusion.
I was never really worried about Travis' survival, in any dimension, because of the prevalence of humor which prevented me from taking anything too seriously. This tended to kill most of the suspense and a suspension of disbelief. In addition, something was missing in the characterization of Travis that would have allowed me to feel attached to him and invested in the outcome of his story which kept changing focus. So these were real problems for me when it came to thoroughly enjoying this book.
Still, the story entertained me and kept me turning the pages, with me wanting to know where everything was leading and what I would find when I got there. So three stars for a book with an interesting premise and much potential that somehow missed the mark when it reached its conclusion.
December 31, 2013
What if Law and Order, Harry Dresden, and Sliders had a baby? (I know three things don't make babies but let me have this one.) You'd get something akin to Traveler. Dimension hopping, first person narrative with a cop drama running dead center through the core. In summation it was pretty freekin cool.
The story starts out with a down and out cop who's about read to eat the end of a 9mm. He's on his way to a meeting which will lead to his dismissal when all hell breaks loose. By hell I mean dimension hopping fun time that leads down a path of intrigue that will keep you guessing up until the end.
Green does a good job of making it easy to follow, which is a feat in and of itself due to the multiple copies of the characters involved. The writing reminds me of Jim Butcher and surprisingly enough Stephen King during his early days(let me finish before you start scoffing). The Butcher comes in the form of first person narrative and the King part comes form the Interludes that lace the story. Reminds me heavily of Carrie where the news clippings are sprinkled through the book to add flavor.
For a debut novel you get a lot of bang for your buck. Good writing, solid editing and a solid story told in an engaging way. Take it from me (I'm trustworthy, right?), if you're a fan of soft sci-fi then this book is probably right up your alley.
Also I have to give extra points to Green for writing a book with a cop in it and not putting in a single reference to sunglasses or witty crime scene puns.
The story starts out with a down and out cop who's about read to eat the end of a 9mm. He's on his way to a meeting which will lead to his dismissal when all hell breaks loose. By hell I mean dimension hopping fun time that leads down a path of intrigue that will keep you guessing up until the end.
Green does a good job of making it easy to follow, which is a feat in and of itself due to the multiple copies of the characters involved. The writing reminds me of Jim Butcher and surprisingly enough Stephen King during his early days(let me finish before you start scoffing). The Butcher comes in the form of first person narrative and the King part comes form the Interludes that lace the story. Reminds me heavily of Carrie where the news clippings are sprinkled through the book to add flavor.
For a debut novel you get a lot of bang for your buck. Good writing, solid editing and a solid story told in an engaging way. Take it from me (I'm trustworthy, right?), if you're a fan of soft sci-fi then this book is probably right up your alley.
Also I have to give extra points to Green for writing a book with a cop in it and not putting in a single reference to sunglasses or witty crime scene puns.
July 15, 2015
Traveler starts off with our main character Travis (Trav) Becker who is a police detective. Life is not going so good as his partner, Adam, was killed and his girlfriend dumped him. Drowning his sorrows with alcohol, Trav's life is going downhill quickly. That all changes though when he goes down to the precinct and in walks Adam - alive and well. From that point on, Trav discovers that there are multiple dimensions to our world and his alter ego Trav Zero appears to want to kill all of the Trav's in every dimension. With the help of his friend and scientist, Sam, it is a race against time to solve this case and discover what is really going on.
Traveler was such a fun read. It was an intriguing, roller-coaster ride of a thriller that was action packed and engaging throughout. Stories about Quantum Physics are plentiful, but Mr. Green gave this story a unique twist that really had me guessing until the very end. The writing flowed smoothly and I was really impressed by the fact that although the story line was very complex, I was able to follow what was happening very easily. With so many versions of the same characters, I imagine that this story was a challenge to write, so kudos to Mr. Green for this outstanding endeavor!
If you love science fiction, mixed with some good old fashion crime investigation, then you're going to love Traveler.
Traveler was such a fun read. It was an intriguing, roller-coaster ride of a thriller that was action packed and engaging throughout. Stories about Quantum Physics are plentiful, but Mr. Green gave this story a unique twist that really had me guessing until the very end. The writing flowed smoothly and I was really impressed by the fact that although the story line was very complex, I was able to follow what was happening very easily. With so many versions of the same characters, I imagine that this story was a challenge to write, so kudos to Mr. Green for this outstanding endeavor!
If you love science fiction, mixed with some good old fashion crime investigation, then you're going to love Traveler.
July 16, 2015
I’ve always been drawn to books with any kind of dimensional travel be it time, parallel universe, or ‘space’. Initially getting to know the characters was a bit confusing and I was a touch skeptical. Trav wasn’t a super likable guy which was understandable and made me want to get to know him but also kind of want to shake him! This changed as I became even more immersed in the plot and began to see his personality through all of his angst. I absolutely loved the action and mystery of figuring out what was going on right along with Trav. I was completely engaged and then a lot of things started to come together. I couldn’t put it down and even put off dinner to finish. My favorite parts of the whole book are the twist I didn’t see coming, and the end. I can’t say much about the twist because ‘spoilers’ but I absolutely loved it because of the fact it was really a surprise for me. The ending was also amazing. There is another book which I’m eager to read to continue on this adventure with Trav but this book has a very nice ‘wrap up’. I really appreciate having closure at the end of a book. If you like mystery with some bonus sci-fi I highly picking this up.
This novel was provided free from the author through CBB Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion and I was compensated in no other manner.
This novel was provided free from the author through CBB Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review. This in no way affected my opinion and I was compensated in no other manner.
August 27, 2015
Trav caught up in the most complex mystery of his life finds himself faced with the idea that parallel universes really exist and that he has within himself the ability to jump them and alter them. But can he stop himself from killing all the other him's before he runs out of time, or worse alter's the universe and time itself.
Traveler is a complex thriller that will literally keep you on the edge of your feet. I honestly could not step away from this book until the very end! What a crazy and frightening idea that each decision we make may in itself alter our reality and the turn of events! What is even more amazing is that the author was able to create this awesome complex story in a way that the reader not only followed along with the story but is able to understand the twists and turns as they happen. But just which Trav should you be rooting for and which one will be left standing when it all ends?
Traveler is a complex thriller that will literally keep you on the edge of your feet. I honestly could not step away from this book until the very end! What a crazy and frightening idea that each decision we make may in itself alter our reality and the turn of events! What is even more amazing is that the author was able to create this awesome complex story in a way that the reader not only followed along with the story but is able to understand the twists and turns as they happen. But just which Trav should you be rooting for and which one will be left standing when it all ends?
July 3, 2015
Traveler is an excellently written novel about time travel from the perspective of a normal (though musically well-versed) cop who gets caught up in a multi-planar who-dun-it involving his own dead self. Trav (the wittily name protagonist) is forced to confront his own nature and decide who is right and who is dead. While anyone from the Eastern Iowa area may catch some pretty amusing local references made by the author, this story confronts the reality of choice in human nature. With well-drawn characters, a plot that doesn't stop and references to Miles Davis, this novel is well worth the read. Highly recommended as one of those rare novels that leaves you interested in the characters, the concepts it tackles and the wonder of just how the universe might be put together.
October 31, 2013
I was immediately drawn to the concept for TRAVELER, but worried that it would be hard for an author to pull off. Multiple versions of the multiple characters could easily be confusing, but Dennis Green managed to make every character distinctive and the story fluid and clear.
I felt the protagonist's frustration because his ability isn't as straightforward as time travel - every action has irrevocable consequences. The music tie-ins were fun for me too. I look forward to more from this author, and want to see more of my favorite break-out character, Morgan.
I felt the protagonist's frustration because his ability isn't as straightforward as time travel - every action has irrevocable consequences. The music tie-ins were fun for me too. I look forward to more from this author, and want to see more of my favorite break-out character, Morgan.
January 14, 2014
This book hooked me immediately and refused to let go. If you love science fiction, or if you love a good mystery, then TRAVELER is most definitely for you. And for music lovers, giving a book a "soundtrack" isn't an easy thing to do, but Mr. Green pulls it off wonderfully. I look forward to reading much more from Dennis Green in the years to come.
January 27, 2014
I am not your typical Sci Fi reader, but picked up Traveler and loved it. Dennis does a great job of drawing you in and keeping you interested. I was amazed at how easy it was to keep up with everything that was happening in all the different worlds of Traveler.
Well done and I cannot wait for the next one.
Well done and I cannot wait for the next one.
July 3, 2016
The Traveler is a very readable, tense story about time travel between time streams--sort of parallel universes. Interesting characters and great dialogue. My only reservation in giving it five stars is that I would have liked more explanation and background for the differences in the personalities and moral codes of the main character in different time streams.
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