Cassie McMullin arrives at Gram’s beach house in northern California nine years after her accidental travels through time with her father, Bodhi McMullin. Still traumatized by the experience and going through a painful divorce, she seeks the solace and peace of Gram’s beach house. A place she loved as a child. A visit to her dad and his wife, Elena, is just the break she needs.
When Cassie searches through Gram’s diary and old love letters, she discovers a disturbing letter from the distant past. When she attempts to use the timepiece to find the answers, it suddenly propels her to terrifying and unknown destinations.
Lost in time, with no way home, she is at the mercy of the ancient relic. But is the timepiece the cursed object Gram describes in her diary, or does it possess divine powers to guide the possessor to discover profound mysteries and hidden truths of the universe and themselves?
Cassie will find the answers soon enough. But the answers may be darker and more dangerous that she could have ever imagined. If Cassie fails to overcome the obstacles that destiny has set before her or solve the paradox of her journey, she will be lost in time forever.
Will Cassie discover the answers she so desperately seeks? Will she find the love her heart has yearned for all of her life? Her fate lies in her own hands and her ability to unravel the enigma of the timepiece and the mysteries of the universe.
Closer to 3 1/2 stars, this book was an interesting read that I couldn't put down.
The two main reasons I read it is that the cover caught my eye and that it deals with time travel. Really, it could've been 4 stars except there were some plot issues and grammatical errors. That and the fact that if I were to time travel into the past I would try to fit in better (unlike Cassie who's very headstrong and speaks before she thinks).
However, that being said, I really connected with Cassie. After going through both a miscarriage and divorce she's ready to call it quits with her love life. All she wants is a man who will love her as she is and won't cheat on her or make her miserable (really, what lady wouldn't want this?).
Another thing I liked about the story were the devices used for time travel. Essentially it's a type of pocket watch for Cassie and for Elena (her stepmother) it's an hourglass. Miller's theories as to how time travel works were really fascinating.
In the story, Cassie's first destination in the past was a place where (personally) I would never want to be: England during the Black Plague. In the end it's not fully revealed why she ended up there, although later on I had some ideas.
My favorite part is when Cassie ends up at the Attack of Pearl Harbor and meets Captain William Cooper (that's them both on the cover, I think). The buildup of their relationship and romance was well paced.
Many things happen by the end of the story that lead to the next book. I still need to read the first in the series (this one was the second) and despite errors in the writing I still would like to read the third book.
Miller's ideas are great, it's just some plot errors that make my rating go down. Despite that, I would still read his works.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
The Timepiece Paradox by Kevin D. Miller, the second installment in the Timepiece Series, delves into the gripping journey of Cassie McMullin, who seeks solace at her grandmother's beach house after years of trauma and a painful divorce. Nine years have passed since Cassie’s accidental journey through time with her father, and she remains haunted by the experience. While searching through her grandmother’s diary and old letters, she stumbles upon a disturbing note from the past.
When Cassie uses the timepiece to uncover the mystery, she finds herself thrust into terrifying and unknown times, with no way to return. This ancient relic seems to hold immense power, but whether it’s a curse or a divine guide remains unclear. As Cassie battles to navigate through her dangerous journey, she must solve the paradox of her adventure or risk being lost in time forever.
A captivating read full of suspense, adventure, and mystery, this novel will keep readers hooked from start to finish.