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Seven
You can’t change history…or can you?
Seven brothers, willing to sacrifice everything for clan and country...but what does everything mean during the summer of 1651, in the war-torn Highlands of Scotland? When Brian Maclean, high school math teacher from Nova Scotia, finds himself transported into the body of his ancestor during the final battle, is he doomed to follow his clan into the pages of history? Or will his presence change everything?
Seven brothers, willing to sacrifice everything for clan and country...but what does everything mean during the summer of 1651, in the war-torn Highlands of Scotland? When Brian Maclean, high school math teacher from Nova Scotia, finds himself transported into the body of his ancestor during the final battle, is he doomed to follow his clan into the pages of history? Or will his presence change everything?
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Published August 28, 2024
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September 13, 2024
Thank you @dartfrogbooks for sending me a gifted copy of the book
TITLE: SEVEN
AUTHOR: M Mackinnon
PUB DATE: 08.28.2024
I absolutely love time travel stories and in this installment of the Echoes In Time book, SEVEN by M Makinnon, we follow Brian Maclean, a high school math teacher from Nova Scotia who travels back in time to 1646 Scottish Highlands as Crisdean, after a head injury.
I love the historical perspective and I wish I was able to listen to this in audio because I just love a good Scottish accent and the dialect. The story is told in the past 1640’s to present day Cape Breton Island, Canada and Scotland, and the writing on how the stories were weaved together absolutely fascinating, enjoyable, and so fun to read. I found it easy to follow despite being book three in the series.
I love reading books like this that really grabs you with its great premise and the adventure story that kept me turning those pages.
An exciting story for those who enjoy an exciting historical fiction and time skip adventure story.
TITLE: SEVEN
AUTHOR: M Mackinnon
PUB DATE: 08.28.2024
I absolutely love time travel stories and in this installment of the Echoes In Time book, SEVEN by M Makinnon, we follow Brian Maclean, a high school math teacher from Nova Scotia who travels back in time to 1646 Scottish Highlands as Crisdean, after a head injury.
I love the historical perspective and I wish I was able to listen to this in audio because I just love a good Scottish accent and the dialect. The story is told in the past 1640’s to present day Cape Breton Island, Canada and Scotland, and the writing on how the stories were weaved together absolutely fascinating, enjoyable, and so fun to read. I found it easy to follow despite being book three in the series.
I love reading books like this that really grabs you with its great premise and the adventure story that kept me turning those pages.
An exciting story for those who enjoy an exciting historical fiction and time skip adventure story.
March 28, 2025
Fans of Diana Gabaldon and Susanna Kearsley will enjoy the multiple narratives, suspense, intrigue, and fine line between trust and betrayal in M. MacKinnon’s “Seven,” book 3 in the Echoes in Time series. “Seven” splits perspectives between the present-day experience of Sophie, a Scottish woman, and Brian, a Canadian man with Scottish roots, and the Macleans of the Scottish 16th century. “Seven” will pull readers into a disorientating world, full of traumatic experiences, that make characters second-guess their identities. It isn’t all suspense though; the story includes heart-warming and even magical elements from less-developed – though still very valued – adjacent characters.
The novel begins by introducing Sophie, a young Scottish musician, who is, kindly put, quirky. MacKinnon hints at past trauma that has impacted Sophie’s nature and has caused her to barricade herself within her home and behind figurative walls.
After a personal crisis and subsequent head injury, Brian finds himself in the body of a 16th-century Scot – Crisean Maclean. He wakes up disoriented outside a Scottish castle, surrounded by natives with heavy accents, one of whom looks remarkably like Sophie. As the story unfolds, readers will learn more about what makes Sophie who she is, how Brian and Crisean’s cross-generational encounters may impact the future, and how other characters tie in. The gradual revelation of clues and the increasing sense of danger will keep readers engaged, eager to uncover the truth alongside Brian, Crisean, Kenna, and Sophie.
MacKinnon excels in accentuating sensory details and emotions, drawing readers in to more fully experience what the protagonists do. Sophie, Brian, Crisean, and Kenna’s narratives are introspective and will envelop readers in their emotions – the good and terrifying. The pacing of the book maintains a steady momentum, providing an organic rise of dramatic elements without over-exaggerating or rushing through developments. Readers will want to continue as clues and parallels are gradually exposed. Though there are a few grammatical inconsistencies, they can easily be overlooked and do not take away from the novel. The balance between trust and betrayal is also woven into the narrative, adding layers of complexity to the relationships between characters.
Readers who enjoy a slow-burn mystery, where answers are gradually revealed and characters have unexpected connections, will find this a satisfying read. MacKinnon has created a story that is both intriguing and emotionally resonant. “Seven” from the Echoes in Time series is a story that will stay with readers after the final page is turned.
The novel begins by introducing Sophie, a young Scottish musician, who is, kindly put, quirky. MacKinnon hints at past trauma that has impacted Sophie’s nature and has caused her to barricade herself within her home and behind figurative walls.
After a personal crisis and subsequent head injury, Brian finds himself in the body of a 16th-century Scot – Crisean Maclean. He wakes up disoriented outside a Scottish castle, surrounded by natives with heavy accents, one of whom looks remarkably like Sophie. As the story unfolds, readers will learn more about what makes Sophie who she is, how Brian and Crisean’s cross-generational encounters may impact the future, and how other characters tie in. The gradual revelation of clues and the increasing sense of danger will keep readers engaged, eager to uncover the truth alongside Brian, Crisean, Kenna, and Sophie.
MacKinnon excels in accentuating sensory details and emotions, drawing readers in to more fully experience what the protagonists do. Sophie, Brian, Crisean, and Kenna’s narratives are introspective and will envelop readers in their emotions – the good and terrifying. The pacing of the book maintains a steady momentum, providing an organic rise of dramatic elements without over-exaggerating or rushing through developments. Readers will want to continue as clues and parallels are gradually exposed. Though there are a few grammatical inconsistencies, they can easily be overlooked and do not take away from the novel. The balance between trust and betrayal is also woven into the narrative, adding layers of complexity to the relationships between characters.
Readers who enjoy a slow-burn mystery, where answers are gradually revealed and characters have unexpected connections, will find this a satisfying read. MacKinnon has created a story that is both intriguing and emotionally resonant. “Seven” from the Echoes in Time series is a story that will stay with readers after the final page is turned.
September 2, 2024
“There are no coincidences. The world goes round, and people repeat. Good is good, and is always evil.”
Seven is the third book in the Echoes In Time series by author, M Mackinnon. This book has two timelines- one that follows the characters in Scotland in the year 1651. The other is in present day Canada, and told from the perspective of high school math teacher, Brian Maclean. The two timelines meet after Brian suffers a head injury that transports him to his ancestor’s past.
When Brian journeys to the past, he takes on the embodiment of a man called Crisdean Maclean. There, Cridsean falls in love with Kenna. But their world is fraught with fighting and turmoil. Brian jumps in and out of this would, but struggles with the significance of his ability to do so.
Meanwhile, in present day, Brian meets and falls for a singer named Sophie. Finding himself drawn to her on sight, he can’t shake a feeling of familiarity. Eventually he begins to see Kenna in the past and Sophie in the present are the same person, or at the very least, are related. But the importance of this connection remains a mystery. Finally, Brian gets confirmation that he has been given the power to change the past and affect the present. But what is he supposed to do and is it too late to do it?
Although I haven’t read the other books in the Echoes In Time series, I would say that each book can be read on its own as this particular installment had a clear resolution. Although not my typical genre, I do enjoy time travel stories that serve a greater purpose, and working alongside the main character to uncover that purpose.
If you are a fan of historical fiction with a romantic flair, I’d suggest checking out this book. Thank you to @dartfrogbooks for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.
Seven is the third book in the Echoes In Time series by author, M Mackinnon. This book has two timelines- one that follows the characters in Scotland in the year 1651. The other is in present day Canada, and told from the perspective of high school math teacher, Brian Maclean. The two timelines meet after Brian suffers a head injury that transports him to his ancestor’s past.
When Brian journeys to the past, he takes on the embodiment of a man called Crisdean Maclean. There, Cridsean falls in love with Kenna. But their world is fraught with fighting and turmoil. Brian jumps in and out of this would, but struggles with the significance of his ability to do so.
Meanwhile, in present day, Brian meets and falls for a singer named Sophie. Finding himself drawn to her on sight, he can’t shake a feeling of familiarity. Eventually he begins to see Kenna in the past and Sophie in the present are the same person, or at the very least, are related. But the importance of this connection remains a mystery. Finally, Brian gets confirmation that he has been given the power to change the past and affect the present. But what is he supposed to do and is it too late to do it?
Although I haven’t read the other books in the Echoes In Time series, I would say that each book can be read on its own as this particular installment had a clear resolution. Although not my typical genre, I do enjoy time travel stories that serve a greater purpose, and working alongside the main character to uncover that purpose.
If you are a fan of historical fiction with a romantic flair, I’d suggest checking out this book. Thank you to @dartfrogbooks for a copy of this book in exchange for a fair review.
September 9, 2024
This time travel with a twist story is very easy to read, well-written, and full of interesting characters and events. I love the dual timeline, one being in 1646 and the other present day, and the way the author blends them as the story progresses.
Brian was a high school math teacher in the present and incurred a head injury while sailing causing him to travel back into the past as Crisdean, a Scottish lad. The author created a unique experience in the way characters in the present took on qualities of characters in the past so there were familiar elements in both time periods. Figuring out the mystery of what was going on, how it worked, and why it was happening added another layer to the plotline.
I really enjoyed learning more about Scottish traditions and culture in both the past and the present. The author does a great job of describing the topography of the area, typical foods, and the love of music. Scotland has such a volatile history and I also appreciated a better understanding of the challenges they faced.
This is book three of a series, but not having read the first two I enjoyed it as a standalone novel and I would recommend it to historical fiction lovers and time travel buffs.
I received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
Brian was a high school math teacher in the present and incurred a head injury while sailing causing him to travel back into the past as Crisdean, a Scottish lad. The author created a unique experience in the way characters in the present took on qualities of characters in the past so there were familiar elements in both time periods. Figuring out the mystery of what was going on, how it worked, and why it was happening added another layer to the plotline.
I really enjoyed learning more about Scottish traditions and culture in both the past and the present. The author does a great job of describing the topography of the area, typical foods, and the love of music. Scotland has such a volatile history and I also appreciated a better understanding of the challenges they faced.
This is book three of a series, but not having read the first two I enjoyed it as a standalone novel and I would recommend it to historical fiction lovers and time travel buffs.
I received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
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