Timequake

by Grace Bridges

Quake-powered time travel...

Tarawera, 1886. Napier, 1931. The formation of Rangitoto Island. The Waimangu Geyser.

Deadly eruptions and earthquakes dot New Zealand's history. When an ancient artefact opens a portal, Anira, Tiger, and the Earthcore team are scattered into dangerous events of the past.

Their abilities and knowledge of history give them the power to survive—but can they change the past, or save lives they know were lost?

Meanwhile, Manaia realises stepping through time might lead to her lost husband, and sets out into the past to seek her young son’s father.

All their powers will be called on to fulfil what the guardians ask. If they can find the the right place and time, they might just become part of a legend.

188 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2024

About the author

Grace Bridges is a geyser hunter, cat herder, editor and translator, and Kiwi. A former longtime president of writers' organisation SpecFicNZ and Chair of GeyserCon, New Zealand's 40th national science fiction and fantasy convention held in Rotorua in 2019, she is often found poking around geothermal sites or under a pile of rescued kittens. She is a two-time winner of the Sir Julius Vogel Award from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Association of New Zealand, a founding member of Realm Makers, an editor and mentor for Young NZ Writers, and has edited dozens of published books including many anthology projects. Her own published books include Irish cyberpunk, a shared-world space opera project, and the Earthcore urban fantasy series based in New Zealand. More information and free stories at www.gracebridges.kiwi.

Reviews

[Sharon Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the time-travel aspects of this Earthcore book. I also enjoyed getting an understanding of Manaia's history. Her story is the most fleshed out in this book, but the other members of the multi-generational team all have a role to play. A little subtle humor is always a nice plus and tidbits like time-traveling with a baby in a pram, as well as an ordinary cat with superpowers lighten the dangers of their adventures between disasters. You will just have to read the book to find out about fairy penguins.