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Hangtime: A Science Fiction Short Story
Dr. Laslo Reingard's formula unlocks a secret about time that could benefit all of mankind. He finds himself targeted for death or worse by a self-serving government agency determined to control his discovery. Will Laslo master his newfound power in time to save the one person willing to help him?
Hangtime is an exciting speculative fiction story by master storyteller Jack Thompson.
Hangtime is an exciting speculative fiction story by master storyteller Jack Thompson.
33 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2011
About the author
Jack Thompson
26 books57 followersJack Thompson is an international bestselling author finding voices in many genres. In addition to his popular Raja Williams mystery series, Jack writes science fiction, political thrillers, paranormal romance, children's stories and fairy tales.
According to Jack, whether reading or writing, what makes a story great is how well it communicates to the reader. Whether presenting him with a hero he wishes he could be or a villain he chooses to hate, the characters must relate to the reader on a personal level. A reader will leave a good story in an improved condition. He may have learned something new about the world or himself, or simply been well entertained. That's why Jack writes.
According to Jack, whether reading or writing, what makes a story great is how well it communicates to the reader. Whether presenting him with a hero he wishes he could be or a villain he chooses to hate, the characters must relate to the reader on a personal level. A reader will leave a good story in an improved condition. He may have learned something new about the world or himself, or simply been well entertained. That's why Jack writes.
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January 18, 2015
Imagine sparking the ability to speed through time and work miracles. Then imagine figuring out how to do that through the power of math.
Hangtime is a short story that tells the story of an ordinary man who figures out the secret of hangtime while watching sports one night.
There are so many things I like about this story. The sweet little romance that developes, despite Laslo's cluelessness in the face of an office crush. The ability to span time, the effect reminding me of Flash Gordon. How Laslo likes watching sports, not because of the game, but because he likes calculating angles and velocities of the players in his head.
I also love how solid a story is packed into this tiny bundle. This is a short story, but it doesn't feel rushed. It feels just right, and it's a complete tale, from start to finish. No cliffhangers, but really an excellent and satisfying conclusion that left me smiling.
I loved this little story and look forward to reading more from this author. I'd recommend this to folks who love a good sci-fi with a nerdy hero. There's a little clean romance and adventure, too. Short and sweet.
I picked this book up on Kindle during a free promotion. I don't always take authors up on their Tweets for freebees, but he was basically putting up a handful at a time, and I couldn't resist.
Hangtime is a short story that tells the story of an ordinary man who figures out the secret of hangtime while watching sports one night.
There are so many things I like about this story. The sweet little romance that developes, despite Laslo's cluelessness in the face of an office crush. The ability to span time, the effect reminding me of Flash Gordon. How Laslo likes watching sports, not because of the game, but because he likes calculating angles and velocities of the players in his head.
I also love how solid a story is packed into this tiny bundle. This is a short story, but it doesn't feel rushed. It feels just right, and it's a complete tale, from start to finish. No cliffhangers, but really an excellent and satisfying conclusion that left me smiling.
I loved this little story and look forward to reading more from this author. I'd recommend this to folks who love a good sci-fi with a nerdy hero. There's a little clean romance and adventure, too. Short and sweet.
I picked this book up on Kindle during a free promotion. I don't always take authors up on their Tweets for freebees, but he was basically putting up a handful at a time, and I couldn't resist.
October 28, 2012
Doctor Laslo Reingard works in a lab testing vaccines on virus cultures. His job is mundane which allows his brain to explore other scientific possibilities. He surprises himself one evening at home by discovering how he can manipulate time...such as slowing time to allow him to race across a street to pull a mother and child out of the way of a threatening bus. His power is related to what Nikola Tesla experienced in 1895 when he had an incident of possible time travel while in a cafe; but Laslo can manipulate time by stretching it. Unfortunately, when he saves that woman, someone videos the incident which was then televised. The National Security Agency (NSA) wants Laslo taken into custody immediately for the tactical possibilities that could be created for military use. The chase is on and only one co-worker, Marion, is there to help him avoid capture. At this point, this story reminds me of the movies "Blue Thunder" with Roy Scheider and also "The Philadelphia Experiment." Author Jack Thompson has created a similar exciting, fast-paced, hard-to-put-down thriller. You think you know Jack after reading one of his books; but he is much too talented to write in just one genre. I'd like to see more thrillers from Jack, but longer stories to enjoy for hours!
February 5, 2014
Loved it! The author drew me in to Dr. Laslo's world and I found myself intrigued by his invention and rooting for him to win. This story is entertaining, well-paced, well-written and suspenseful with a nice twist at the end. There is even a bit of romance. I highly recommend it.
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