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Sands of Time #1
Sands of Time Volume 1
An Epic story spanning over forty years in the life of Dr. Ted Humphrey and his involvement with Area 51, The Dulce Mesa Wars, The Montauk Project, Black ops, The shadow Government, and his meteoric rise to become head of an all powerful global organization engaged in a desperate and above top secret race against time to save our world.
Beginning at the age of 17 when his father, a brilliant scientist with a mysterious past, disappears. Ted makes it his life's quest to discover his father's fate. This leads to him being drafted into a series of high-level government projects working on the most valuable piece of research equipment ever built...a machine that can move objects through SPACE and TIME.
As Time Technology is developed, Ted is inexorably drawn into a world-wide web of mystery, intrigue, disinformation and power. He is taken inside an elite, clandestine group of men dedicated to hiding the truth from everyone outside a small tight-knit cabal of politicians, scientists and spooks; that forces from beyond the stars could lead to Earth's destruction at some point after the galactic alignments of 2012.
In a world where one mistake could be your last, Ted gets guidance from people further down and outside of the time stream, never knowing who he can trust, while still seeking to solve his father's disappearance.
SANDS OF TIME is truly remarkable. A rare and precious look behind the curtain of Covert Ops into the Black World of super-technology with enough hard science to convince even the most cynical skeptic. It solves so many of the mysteries that have baffled researchers since the Roswell crash in 1947, and shows us, once again, that all we have come to accept as reality, is wrong. Read this book and NEVER BE THE SAME!
Beginning at the age of 17 when his father, a brilliant scientist with a mysterious past, disappears. Ted makes it his life's quest to discover his father's fate. This leads to him being drafted into a series of high-level government projects working on the most valuable piece of research equipment ever built...a machine that can move objects through SPACE and TIME.
As Time Technology is developed, Ted is inexorably drawn into a world-wide web of mystery, intrigue, disinformation and power. He is taken inside an elite, clandestine group of men dedicated to hiding the truth from everyone outside a small tight-knit cabal of politicians, scientists and spooks; that forces from beyond the stars could lead to Earth's destruction at some point after the galactic alignments of 2012.
In a world where one mistake could be your last, Ted gets guidance from people further down and outside of the time stream, never knowing who he can trust, while still seeking to solve his father's disappearance.
SANDS OF TIME is truly remarkable. A rare and precious look behind the curtain of Covert Ops into the Black World of super-technology with enough hard science to convince even the most cynical skeptic. It solves so many of the mysteries that have baffled researchers since the Roswell crash in 1947, and shows us, once again, that all we have come to accept as reality, is wrong. Read this book and NEVER BE THE SAME!
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422 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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February 24, 2016
This is a fire-breathing dragon of a "novel."
If you like high-tech bordering on si-fi, paranormal, consciousness, multi-dimentionality, UFOs, aliens, secret government, secret space program, black programs, high-stakes back-room politics, et al, this is for you. Though it is cast as a novel, Morton insists it is a fictionalized true story in order to get away with disclosing some extremely secret operations.
There are lots of annoying typos of every kind, including outright malaprops, but don't let them slow you down! It is very intelligently written (Morton may be a smart guy, but I seriously doubt he could have written it, and should not have his name on it), not just on worldly and scientific but on psychological and literary levels. A bit slow on the take-off, it quickly becomes a can't-put-down page-turner. It is not just an eye-opener. It is an eye-popper.
Now I don't have first-hand knowledge of the specifics that are disclosed, but it's still a credible story for me because of all the fully authentic contextual detail from the worlds of the US military, the Russian military, black programs, intelligence and security operations, and exo-affairs, all of which I have more than just a passing acquaintance with. To my mind, the fidelity of this contextual detail is pitch perfect, and could only have been written by an insider, not a Tom Clancy, who though he does a credible job of creating authentic atmosphere, gets it second-hand.
When I finished, I immediately devoured Vol 2, and am now very impatient for Vol 3, which Morton has promised but seems to be having a bit of a time getting out. (Let's hope he uses a professional editor this time, because Morton himself is obviously not up to the job.)
If you like high-tech bordering on si-fi, paranormal, consciousness, multi-dimentionality, UFOs, aliens, secret government, secret space program, black programs, high-stakes back-room politics, et al, this is for you. Though it is cast as a novel, Morton insists it is a fictionalized true story in order to get away with disclosing some extremely secret operations.
There are lots of annoying typos of every kind, including outright malaprops, but don't let them slow you down! It is very intelligently written (Morton may be a smart guy, but I seriously doubt he could have written it, and should not have his name on it), not just on worldly and scientific but on psychological and literary levels. A bit slow on the take-off, it quickly becomes a can't-put-down page-turner. It is not just an eye-opener. It is an eye-popper.
Now I don't have first-hand knowledge of the specifics that are disclosed, but it's still a credible story for me because of all the fully authentic contextual detail from the worlds of the US military, the Russian military, black programs, intelligence and security operations, and exo-affairs, all of which I have more than just a passing acquaintance with. To my mind, the fidelity of this contextual detail is pitch perfect, and could only have been written by an insider, not a Tom Clancy, who though he does a credible job of creating authentic atmosphere, gets it second-hand.
When I finished, I immediately devoured Vol 2, and am now very impatient for Vol 3, which Morton has promised but seems to be having a bit of a time getting out. (Let's hope he uses a professional editor this time, because Morton himself is obviously not up to the job.)
August 4, 2023
DISCLAIMER: If you are like me and believe that life exists beyond what we have on Earth, this book is for you. If you don’t believe life exists beyond Earth, this book could be for you as a 100 percent book of fiction. To me the book is best described as fiction based upon historical facts, known places and known historical people, if that makes any sense to you.
My interest in reading this book was a result of watching an interview with the author, Sean-David Morton. During the interview the book was referenced as were the later volumes of the book that followed Sands of Time, Volume 1. In all honesty, I did not know what I was getting into when I ordered the book.
I was blown away just reading the first 24 chapters. It is a lengthy book and I found myself riveted to reading it instead of doing other things that needed to be done; it is that interesting and that compelling of a book.
The book is filled with references to events, places, and people throughout history that I was aware of including Germany in WWII. The book begins in the 1950s but refers to events that took place during WWII. You know that FACTS are mentioned and they are intertwined into the narrative the pulsates throughout the book. You are never quite sure where the facts end and fiction begins if it is fiction at all, you just don’t know. There are sections that involve scientific explanations and to someone like myself, they would be considered complex and to be honest, over my head to understand. Still, the word plausible comes to mind meaning that the explanations and theories described all seem like they could be plausible because they are wrapped in events and places that you now are true.
The book is over 400 pages long and I don’t typically read a book of that length very quickly. I read it in less than 3 days as I could barely put the book down plus it just read very quickly and I raced to see what was going to happen in the next chapter.
Caution. There are currently 3 books in the series with a 4th book that I understand is coming soon. I was so impressed with Volume 1; I have already purchased Volumes 2 and 3 feeling assured that they too will be as interesting and riveting as Volume1 has been.
As a teaser, consider these subjects all contained in Volume 1. WWII, Nazi Germany, missing German Nazi Officers/Scientists, the German development of The Bell, Operation Paperclip, Los Alamos, Area 51, captured alien space craft, time travel, space holes, Roswell, Majestic 12, aliens, and even sex. How could you go wrong reading this book.
Who should read this book? That’s a great question. Anyone that wants an exciting read and who is prepared and willing to read at least two more books in the series. As I said, I read this 400-page book in just 3 days and I am not a speed reader.
Would I read it again? Most likely NOT because once you have read it, you would gain nothing more by reading it again. As I continue reading Volumes 2 and 3, I may use Volume 1 as a reference.
Would I give it as a gift? Another great question. For most people, probably not. For people who I know that would have an interest in its content, absolutely.
My interest in reading this book was a result of watching an interview with the author, Sean-David Morton. During the interview the book was referenced as were the later volumes of the book that followed Sands of Time, Volume 1. In all honesty, I did not know what I was getting into when I ordered the book.
I was blown away just reading the first 24 chapters. It is a lengthy book and I found myself riveted to reading it instead of doing other things that needed to be done; it is that interesting and that compelling of a book.
The book is filled with references to events, places, and people throughout history that I was aware of including Germany in WWII. The book begins in the 1950s but refers to events that took place during WWII. You know that FACTS are mentioned and they are intertwined into the narrative the pulsates throughout the book. You are never quite sure where the facts end and fiction begins if it is fiction at all, you just don’t know. There are sections that involve scientific explanations and to someone like myself, they would be considered complex and to be honest, over my head to understand. Still, the word plausible comes to mind meaning that the explanations and theories described all seem like they could be plausible because they are wrapped in events and places that you now are true.
The book is over 400 pages long and I don’t typically read a book of that length very quickly. I read it in less than 3 days as I could barely put the book down plus it just read very quickly and I raced to see what was going to happen in the next chapter.
Caution. There are currently 3 books in the series with a 4th book that I understand is coming soon. I was so impressed with Volume 1; I have already purchased Volumes 2 and 3 feeling assured that they too will be as interesting and riveting as Volume1 has been.
As a teaser, consider these subjects all contained in Volume 1. WWII, Nazi Germany, missing German Nazi Officers/Scientists, the German development of The Bell, Operation Paperclip, Los Alamos, Area 51, captured alien space craft, time travel, space holes, Roswell, Majestic 12, aliens, and even sex. How could you go wrong reading this book.
Who should read this book? That’s a great question. Anyone that wants an exciting read and who is prepared and willing to read at least two more books in the series. As I said, I read this 400-page book in just 3 days and I am not a speed reader.
Would I read it again? Most likely NOT because once you have read it, you would gain nothing more by reading it again. As I continue reading Volumes 2 and 3, I may use Volume 1 as a reference.
Would I give it as a gift? Another great question. For most people, probably not. For people who I know that would have an interest in its content, absolutely.
February 17, 2017
This was a good read. It is quite the conspiracy romp, interconnecting between Area51, Dulce, the Labs, Montauk, and other infamous secret bases like the deep maglev trains that are underneath them all. All-in-all it was one of those, "this is all-true, but it's not" *wink - let's mix alleged names, dates, super secret operations, and programs with hyperbole.
SPOILERS
It has the classic leftover 'Paperclippers' who time travel. It reads a bit like a Sci-fi bond movie. The usual alien suspects are the bad guys - Greys, Reptilians, with a haughty Nordic thrown in.
I had a problem with the hubris of the author, who changes the narrative from third to first and back again. Every encounter with a female goes from personal secretary to personal assistant to secret super spy to wife and finally ex wife fem fatal. Not only are they all highly trained super gorgeous but the 'mary sues' bond girl motif is almost eye-rolling.
He thinks he is always the one who can save the world, but finds outs he is a little fish in the pond, only to move to a bigger pond to become the big fish, over and over again, ad nausaem. It was committees and committees of black ops programs in secret goverments that opened like layers of an onion. You never know if you've reached the top of the control structure hierarchy. There is always an ultimate equation, uber-advaced technological gadget, or conviently remembered ability he has that keeps him alive as the plucky scientist protagonist (always one step ahead nerd hero.)
I had a problem with connecting to the 'npcs' due to the constant betrayal, death, and/or disappearances. It became all too common in the black ops world that it ceased to be shocking. Anyone who claimed to be above the machinations or had altruism was immediately suspect.
Thanks Sean, for the autograph and message!
SPOILERS
It has the classic leftover 'Paperclippers' who time travel. It reads a bit like a Sci-fi bond movie. The usual alien suspects are the bad guys - Greys, Reptilians, with a haughty Nordic thrown in.
I had a problem with the hubris of the author, who changes the narrative from third to first and back again. Every encounter with a female goes from personal secretary to personal assistant to secret super spy to wife and finally ex wife fem fatal. Not only are they all highly trained super gorgeous but the 'mary sues' bond girl motif is almost eye-rolling.
He thinks he is always the one who can save the world, but finds outs he is a little fish in the pond, only to move to a bigger pond to become the big fish, over and over again, ad nausaem. It was committees and committees of black ops programs in secret goverments that opened like layers of an onion. You never know if you've reached the top of the control structure hierarchy. There is always an ultimate equation, uber-advaced technological gadget, or conviently remembered ability he has that keeps him alive as the plucky scientist protagonist (always one step ahead nerd hero.)
I had a problem with connecting to the 'npcs' due to the constant betrayal, death, and/or disappearances. It became all too common in the black ops world that it ceased to be shocking. Anyone who claimed to be above the machinations or had altruism was immediately suspect.
Thanks Sean, for the autograph and message!
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August 19, 2023
Very sciencey. It was like an action movie inside a laboratory. It took a while to get going for me, but now I'm looking forward to the next book. Makes me wonder if this is what Area 51, Dulce and Montauk are really like.
October 14, 2023
Amazing!
Loved this book. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. Brings together the historic information and puts it all together in a very entertaining way.
Loved this book. Can't wait to read the rest of the series. Brings together the historic information and puts it all together in a very entertaining way.
October 24, 2023
OMG
This book is right out of the Ian Fleming series. I could not put it down, and my mind was trying to comprehend it all.
Cannot wait for the next volume!
This book is right out of the Ian Fleming series. I could not put it down, and my mind was trying to comprehend it all.
Cannot wait for the next volume!
September 9, 2025
Can't put it down!
For the truthers out there that are seeking a book that speaks their language, the language of truth! Warning! Be prepared for a ton of disclosure!
For the truthers out there that are seeking a book that speaks their language, the language of truth! Warning! Be prepared for a ton of disclosure!
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June 24, 2012I thought this a very good story... He ( the author) states in the introduction that the story is based on true and actual events.. and the information was given to him by the guy that was the actual physicist. after his( the physicist) death , because if it was let out before his death it would cause the death of him and all he holds dear.. and that it must be written as a fiction for the sake of the author's (Sean David Morton) life.. it cruises back to the secret technology of the nazis and the ensuing years of Project Paperclip onward.. it gets into time travel, teleportation and aliens and the truly powerful and might I add unethical people behind black ops and such.. the main character turns out to be a super genius physicist and becomes involved in the deepest secrets of mankind..
I noticed that the writing style change subtly some where around the middle of the book.. which was okay it did not turn me off of it.. I only wondered if that was intended ( for the reader to notice the style changed) or whether the author got a bad case of block and had to have help..it had a too nice too happy ending.. where the decent guy in the beginning of the book is one of the power hungry , back stabbing unethical creeps with no conscience at the end.
I would like to add one last thing before signing off.. JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE SAYS SOMETHING IS TRUE DOES NOT MAKE IT SO..is the information true? maybe.. is it all lies.. maybe.. I love a good book true or created in the imagination of good story teller.. whats the difference a 'GOOD READ ' is just that a 'GOOD READ'.. THIS BOOK WAS A GOOD READ.
I noticed that the writing style change subtly some where around the middle of the book.. which was okay it did not turn me off of it.. I only wondered if that was intended ( for the reader to notice the style changed) or whether the author got a bad case of block and had to have help..it had a too nice too happy ending.. where the decent guy in the beginning of the book is one of the power hungry , back stabbing unethical creeps with no conscience at the end.
I would like to add one last thing before signing off.. JUST BECAUSE SOMEONE SAYS SOMETHING IS TRUE DOES NOT MAKE IT SO..is the information true? maybe.. is it all lies.. maybe.. I love a good book true or created in the imagination of good story teller.. whats the difference a 'GOOD READ ' is just that a 'GOOD READ'.. THIS BOOK WAS A GOOD READ.
June 6, 2023
Exciting meets colorful language and inventive writing where fiction meets truth and history can be read between the lines. Mr. Morton is a magician of the word and all his works are to be in all (school's) libraries !
May 21, 2013
I never read any book as fast as I read this one. I could not stop reading it.
September 29, 2012
Awesome and mind bending.
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