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The Time Bubble #15
Closing Time
Canberra, 2070: In the final, thrilling instalment of The Time Bubble series, the team faces their greatest peril yet.
It’s been over half a century since teenagers Josh and Charlie first discovered the time portal in the tunnel that launched a lifetime of adventures.
Now retired and living in his new country pad with his wife, Alice, Josh is forced to confront the reality of the team’s mortality, as the first of them passes on, unexpectedly.
With his time travel and mind-transference technology, he stresses to the surviving members of the team that none of them needs to die. But events take an unexpected turn in the year 2070 when Earth's very existence is threatened.
The world is shrinking, day by day, with entire countries and oceans disappearing as an unexplained anomaly consumes the planet. Yet apart from Josh and his fellow time travellers, the people seem oblivious to the threat.
With time rapidly running out, Josh races to find a solution but is this a problem even he cannot fix?
Closing Time is the thrilling fifteenth and final story in this epic series, following a rich cast of characters from youth to old age, their lives intertwining across decades, alternate realities, and the very fabric of time.
It’s been over half a century since teenagers Josh and Charlie first discovered the time portal in the tunnel that launched a lifetime of adventures.
Now retired and living in his new country pad with his wife, Alice, Josh is forced to confront the reality of the team’s mortality, as the first of them passes on, unexpectedly.
With his time travel and mind-transference technology, he stresses to the surviving members of the team that none of them needs to die. But events take an unexpected turn in the year 2070 when Earth's very existence is threatened.
The world is shrinking, day by day, with entire countries and oceans disappearing as an unexplained anomaly consumes the planet. Yet apart from Josh and his fellow time travellers, the people seem oblivious to the threat.
With time rapidly running out, Josh races to find a solution but is this a problem even he cannot fix?
Closing Time is the thrilling fifteenth and final story in this epic series, following a rich cast of characters from youth to old age, their lives intertwining across decades, alternate realities, and the very fabric of time.
268 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2024
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About the author
Jason Ayres
39 books108 followersJason Ayres fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a full-time author when he left the corporate world behind and published his first novel in 2014. Since then, he has written twenty more books, delighting readers with his signature mix of humour, engaging characters, and imaginative storytelling.
His character-driven tales focus on ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations—whether travelling to an uncertain future, revisiting their past, or exploring alternate timelines. Blending elements of sci-fi, romance, and everyday life, his stories offer something for everyone, with relatable characters at their heart.
Jason’s latest series, set in the 1980s, follows present-day protagonists who, down on their luck, get a chance to relive a pivotal year from their past. 1980, 1981, and 1982 are available now, with more to come.
Want to know more about Jason? - You can find him at:
https://www.jasonayres.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/TheTimeBubble/
https://twitter.com/TheTimeBubble/
His character-driven tales focus on ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations—whether travelling to an uncertain future, revisiting their past, or exploring alternate timelines. Blending elements of sci-fi, romance, and everyday life, his stories offer something for everyone, with relatable characters at their heart.
Jason’s latest series, set in the 1980s, follows present-day protagonists who, down on their luck, get a chance to relive a pivotal year from their past. 1980, 1981, and 1982 are available now, with more to come.
Want to know more about Jason? - You can find him at:
https://www.jasonayres.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/TheTimeBubble/
https://twitter.com/TheTimeBubble/
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January 14, 2025I've read all 15 books from the Time Bubble series and, when I knew this was going to be the last, wondered how it was going to be ended.
Well, it was just right. If another book in the series was never written, I'd be happy with that ending. However, for me enough has been left open for the author to pick the series up again if he had some ideas in a few years time.
I've gone with the characters from children to old age (some passing away) and you get to feel like you know them all with all their foibles, strengths and weaknesses.
The past is created in such a vivid way to create clear memories of times we all think of fondly now but hates then even if you weren't from Oxford!
I would truly love these books to become some sort of mini-series especially as a "resting" amateur thesp who would love to play the parts of Richard or Henry!!!
The author has provided a wonderful series of books which I'm bound to revisit at some point and I'd encourage readers to give them a go.
Well, it was just right. If another book in the series was never written, I'd be happy with that ending. However, for me enough has been left open for the author to pick the series up again if he had some ideas in a few years time.
I've gone with the characters from children to old age (some passing away) and you get to feel like you know them all with all their foibles, strengths and weaknesses.
The past is created in such a vivid way to create clear memories of times we all think of fondly now but hates then even if you weren't from Oxford!
I would truly love these books to become some sort of mini-series especially as a "resting" amateur thesp who would love to play the parts of Richard or Henry!!!
The author has provided a wonderful series of books which I'm bound to revisit at some point and I'd encourage readers to give them a go.
January 15, 2025
As the novel's title implies, this book is in large part a sentimental retrospective as the fifteenth and final instalment in the Time Bubble series. The reader reviews and says goodbye to all the central characters. The author notes that it has been epic, ten years in the making. It begins with teenage Josh and Charlie discovering the first bubble and ends with the characters facing geriatric medical obstacles. But it is not only sentimental, there is action and suspense as the world faces the possible annihilation of the universe. I won't offer spoilers but I recommend the series as well worth reading.
June 20, 2025
A great conclusion to the Time Bubble series
As sad / annoying as endings are, I understand the author's reasons.
And it does allow me the opportunity to reread the series now to remind myself who did what with whom and to whom.
It is hard to leave a review without giving the storyline away, so all I can say is that the quality of writing is as good as ever and there are many familiar characters in this one. And anything that can work in a reference to flat earthers is pretty good in my view.
Now Mr Ayres needs to get on with the 1980s series please.
As sad / annoying as endings are, I understand the author's reasons.
And it does allow me the opportunity to reread the series now to remind myself who did what with whom and to whom.
It is hard to leave a review without giving the storyline away, so all I can say is that the quality of writing is as good as ever and there are many familiar characters in this one. And anything that can work in a reference to flat earthers is pretty good in my view.
Now Mr Ayres needs to get on with the 1980s series please.
December 12, 2024
Aaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhhh! Then what happened??? I have been waiting desperately for the last book and it is incredibly satisfying and also so annoying. There is a great big plot device that needs resolution.
I know it’s the last book but I really hope this somehow gets revisited. So lovely to see most of the familiar faces doing well.
I know it’s the last book but I really hope this somehow gets revisited. So lovely to see most of the familiar faces doing well.
December 18, 2024
a brilliant finale
Loved the linking together of the story, and the opportunities that potentially still await.
The book really summarises the whole series and brings a fantastic conclusion.
I will miss the gang’s adventures but can honestly say the series has been a pleasure to read.
Loved the linking together of the story, and the opportunities that potentially still await.
The book really summarises the whole series and brings a fantastic conclusion.
I will miss the gang’s adventures but can honestly say the series has been a pleasure to read.
December 3, 2024
read the series
One of my favourite authors. It’s fitting that despite it being the last book of the series it also leaves the door open for 2035 revisited. Enjoyed all of Jason’s work 👏
One of my favourite authors. It’s fitting that despite it being the last book of the series it also leaves the door open for 2035 revisited. Enjoyed all of Jason’s work 👏
December 22, 2024
the end
It’s been quite a journey. The later books maybe didn’t reach the heights of the early ones. I’d even go as far to say 10 was enough, but this was a nice way to pull it all together. Goodbye Josh and the gang, it’s been a blast.
It’s been quite a journey. The later books maybe didn’t reach the heights of the early ones. I’d even go as far to say 10 was enough, but this was a nice way to pull it all together. Goodbye Josh and the gang, it’s been a blast.
December 5, 2024
That was such a good book and very hard to put down. A brilliant ending to a brilliant series!
December 10, 2024
On The Beach
Conclusion of funny at times, serious at others, but always entertaining and thought-provoking, time travelling series. Looking forward to the hinted at forthcoming spinoffs.
Conclusion of funny at times, serious at others, but always entertaining and thought-provoking, time travelling series. Looking forward to the hinted at forthcoming spinoffs.
January 24, 2025
loved …
… the whole series! Once you start you won’t be able to stop, but you’ll get some thoroughly great reads. Don’t hesitate. Thank you Author.
… the whole series! Once you start you won’t be able to stop, but you’ll get some thoroughly great reads. Don’t hesitate. Thank you Author.
July 19, 2025
Satisfying conclusion to the entire series!
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