Blink of her Eye

Frank Stone #2

by Adrian Cousins

After returning to 1979, when he changed history and prevented the murder of his wife, Frank Stone thought he was done with time travel.He thought wrong.A British time travel murder mystery – a witty whodunnit, back in the 1970s. Thirty-six years have elapsed since Frank saved his ex-wife. A murder which, because of the effects of time travel, never happened – or did it?

Now, in 2015 again, and after enjoying his new life, Frank faces an impossible dilemma. According to the clandestine organisation that sent him through time in the first place, the past must alter again to prevent future catastrophe – Frank’s son’s life depends on it.

However, Jayne, Frank’s second wife, unwittingly becomes embroiled in the Correction Years Association’s plans, and the ensuing catalogue of disasters has the potential to ruin their past.

If you enjoy time travel, entwined with mystery and humour, you’ll love this fast-paced series by Adrian Cousins. Download today and continue this gripping time travel adventure.

Genres: Science Fiction

463 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 2, 2024

About the author

Hello ...
I'm a self-confessed time-travel fan. So, unsurprisingly, my books fit into the time-travel genre.
My third book, Eye of Time, will be published in October 2021.
Please drop onto my website for updates.

Reviews

[Ade Windsor · Rating 4 out of 5]

I worried as I started this second book in this series (another due next year apparently) that this would be a classic sequel and just be a rework of the first episode. However much of that was down to the author needing to be reminded about the previous story otherwise it would be hard to understand how fundamentally the timeline and character arcs were changing. Once again this is an entertaining and engaging story that has fun playing with the butterfly effect of small things having a big impact. Will I read the next episode when it's released.

[C I KESZEI · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent as always but a real mind bender at times

Adrian Cousins produces another superb book with some excellent twists. If I mention any of them, it might be a spoiler, but you would have to read the book to make sense of them. Let's just say there are a lot of people moving about here and at times I had to reread pages to ensure I understood what was going on. At least Mr Cousins had the characters point out that it can be confusing to make me feel less dense.

One thing I didn't remember / realise was that not all travelers make it successfully, with vaporisation being one potential outcome.

Well worth a read if you've never read his work before and if you have, then you'll be reading this anyway.

Great stuff.

[Kevin Skym · Rating 1 out of 5]

I normally love this guy’s books and buy them as soon as they become available. He is very good at building his characters and that, unfortunately, is where I struggled with this one. His main character, Jayne Stone, is so irritating that I struggled to read it. I kept thinking “please,please will somebody do her in…”.

I’m sorry Adrian, but if she’s in your next book then I won’t be buying it.

PS - this is the first time I have ever written a book review which might tell you how annoying I found her character.

[Alan Rust · Rating 4 out of 5]

How Many Lives?

Interesting addition to the series, got lost a bit trying to remember which strand of the multiverse was being narrated but a good read all the same. Amusing that the Apsleys put in a cameo appearance without being involved in enlarging the club membership. However I see that Sir Frank and Lady Jane Stone are due a third outing, which I eagerly await, so who knows if the circle of time travellers of both series do or do not find out about each other. Only time will tell 😉

[Judith Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant romp from an inspirational writer......

Adrian paints pictures with his words and transports the imagination back to the 70's . The characters are rounded, believable and take you on their journey with them. The number of times I've laughed out loud at the antics causes my husband to question what am I giggling at! The introduction of beer swilling Alfie-boy this time is genius. Can't wait for the next episode. Well done Adrian for another fantastic book.

[A. Hancock · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable read

Loved the pace of this book - people travelling back in time unexpectedly, and I'm sure there's more to the chops-licking, farting dog than meets the eye!

If you've read Adrian Cousins other books you'll enjoy seeing those characters pop up in minor roles. If you haven't read them - why not??!!

[Louise Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want Alfie boy

Exceptional writing as always, Mr Cousins has a knack of writing a serious ,complicated plotline but making it make sense not only that but very funny too . Brilliantly thought out plot that will have you believing that the author actually travelled back in time to do his research. Another smash hit from this man

[Justin Hopkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading #1, I thought that was great, then number 2 - absolutely fan blooming tastic. Not to give any spoilers, but the character "Alfie Boy" I could relate to my own, now long lost friend. Totally believable if you are like me. As for the story, blew my head apart trying to keep up to date (and back again). Very good, very funny, very confusing all in equal measures.

[Dai · Rating 5 out of 5]

read in order but definitely read !!!

a difficult one to review as obviously the third book will explain the dog more. However I recommend reading all his books in order if you wish to get confused,,amused & thoroughly entertained 👏

[Les Stanley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've enjoyed all of Adrian's books but I must say I got a bit lost with this one. Maybe I need to read it again! The concept is still entertaining and thought-provoking. I loved the 70s references and, as a kid, we had a dog just like Alf.

[Mr · Rating 5 out of 5]

fabulous follow up

Really got into the story- I actually think this was easier to follow than the first book. Another great storyline, fun and enjoyable characters and great set up for book 3.
Definitely add to your reading list!

[Pauline Wilson · Rating 3 out of 5]

too many characters

Rather difficult to keep track of what characters there were and which time. Of course, my favourite character was Alfie, so sad when I discovered he had died, but loved the animal cemetery scene.

[Steve W · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have enjoyed other books from this author but I found this one lacking direction, it was often unclear where it was leading. I needed up skimming through the last quarter of it rather than waste more time on it. Sorry to be so negative but this one was a disappointment to me.

[stephen conn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blink of her eye

A glorious trip through time to meet up again with a new character Alf the beer guzzling farting, burping,bad tempered dog who hates the baddies

[Deb Dormer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story

Another great book with so many twists and turns it makes your head spin, can’t wait for the nect one, highly recommended read.

[Gwynfryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb

Excellent read. Can't wait for the next in the series to see how Frank and Jayne Cole with another twist in time with their trusty pooch!

[George Keys · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read, another time travel mystery. Lots of nostalgia and references too the 70’s. Gripping plot line and full of surprises.

[Richard Daniell · Rating 2 out of 5]

too formulaic from first book and Jayne was not a character that engaged … I get the paradox of multiple time travels to the same event but .. it just didn’t work for me

[lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant book

Loving the Frank Stone series, some great characters and more mind bending scenarios. Love all his series, keep them coming please Adrian x