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A Chronetic Memory
The science of chronography is just a few years old, but the promising explorations have become mired in politics and greed. When seven-year-old Jored Wallace goes missing, only one person, chronography intern Danarin Adams, realizes he's gone. Soon she finds out that Jored's disappearance is only the first of many timestream disturbances. Who can she trust to help her set things right?
253 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 25, 2014
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November 9, 2015
A copy of this Book Was Given To Me By The Author In Exchange For An Honest Review*
I stand to be corrected if wrong, but I believe the author has come up with something original in science fiction - - the suggestion that inanimate objects absorb details of events near their location. Not only that, it is possible to access those memories and so the Research Institute of Anthropology & Chronographic History (RIACH) is formed to investigate and compile a record. Obvious uses include straight historical research and crime solving. Unfortunately there is a big snag (only discovered rather late) – the timeline can be corrupted by recording the events displayed. This forms the basis of an extremely well written and well thought out story that I advise you to read.
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I stand to be corrected if wrong, but I believe the author has come up with something original in science fiction - - the suggestion that inanimate objects absorb details of events near their location. Not only that, it is possible to access those memories and so the Research Institute of Anthropology & Chronographic History (RIACH) is formed to investigate and compile a record. Obvious uses include straight historical research and crime solving. Unfortunately there is a big snag (only discovered rather late) – the timeline can be corrupted by recording the events displayed. This forms the basis of an extremely well written and well thought out story that I advise you to read.
Review has been done in conjunction with Nerd Girl Official.
For more information regarding our reviews please visit our Fansite: www.facebook.com/NerdGirl.ng ***
May 29, 2015
A really great and refreshing science fiction book about time. Like what I tell my friends - this is a time travelling book without the actual time travelling! The plot was exemplified through the context and felt as real as any 'dystopian-esque' storyline!
December 13, 2014
Enjoyable read
I really enjoyed the book. Interesting story line and great characters. Loved the ending and look forward to the sequel.
I really enjoyed the book. Interesting story line and great characters. Loved the ending and look forward to the sequel.
February 3, 2016
What a trip that will get your mental gears trying to keep up with all the implications of messing with the past! Still the monster greed raises its ugly head.
January 15, 2026
A thrilling blend of science fiction, mystery, and time travel, this story hooks you from the start. Danarin Adams is a smart, resourceful protagonist navigating a dangerous world of political intrigue and timestream disturbances. Fast-paced, suspenseful, and full of surprises, this book is perfect for fans of inventive, character-driven sci-fi adventures.
March 29, 2023
Recording the past can create the present. Paradocs are inevitable it would seem if you change things by removal. Purchased this item on October 12, 2016, from Amazon for free.
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February 24, 2025
This book is of good quality for a self-published novel. There's a story here, and the author's mechanics of spelling, grammar, and punctuation are excellent, with no more errors in the work than I generally find in any traditionally published book, though the formatting could have used some improvement.
The back cover snagged me. Unfortunately, the first "wow" moment didn't happen until the end of chapter 14. The opening 100 pages of this story contain a lot of technical info that made my eyes glaze over in places. I skimmed and wished for less science and more interaction with the characters. I thought the sci-fi details could have been presented more succinctly and the story's main action should have begun sooner. A lot of the book is a slow burn.
By chapter 16, I had figured out the connection between the villain and another "Friendly" character, so the reveal at the end was no surprise. The protagonist's interactions with Friendly for the rest of the book were frustrating because her and her friends' inclination to reveal everything to this person was highly annoying when I had guessed who Friendly was.
The protagonist's direct involvement with the antagonist didn't happen until the final pages, which reduced the urgency of the problem beforehand, and a romantic triangle, while intriguing, had both the MC and the reader distracted from the missing child mentioned on the back cover. The climax was solid, with a strong twist that upped the ante, though the protagonist seemed too relaxed. When time was of the essence, I wanted to shake her to make her move faster.
The book could have benefited from more editing, but overall, this was an enjoyable, though slow, read.
The back cover snagged me. Unfortunately, the first "wow" moment didn't happen until the end of chapter 14. The opening 100 pages of this story contain a lot of technical info that made my eyes glaze over in places. I skimmed and wished for less science and more interaction with the characters. I thought the sci-fi details could have been presented more succinctly and the story's main action should have begun sooner. A lot of the book is a slow burn.
By chapter 16, I had figured out the connection between the villain and another "Friendly" character, so the reveal at the end was no surprise. The protagonist's interactions with Friendly for the rest of the book were frustrating because her and her friends' inclination to reveal everything to this person was highly annoying when I had guessed who Friendly was.
The protagonist's direct involvement with the antagonist didn't happen until the final pages, which reduced the urgency of the problem beforehand, and a romantic triangle, while intriguing, had both the MC and the reader distracted from the missing child mentioned on the back cover. The climax was solid, with a strong twist that upped the ante, though the protagonist seemed too relaxed. When time was of the essence, I wanted to shake her to make her move faster.
The book could have benefited from more editing, but overall, this was an enjoyable, though slow, read.
August 27, 2014
Honest review in exchange for ARC.
In the future, science has developed a method to examine objects and record their presence throughout time, but one young intern is about to discover a disturbing side of her research...
Really well written debut novel. I love alternate universes and books set in the Pacific Northwest (esp Seattle) so this was a treat to read. The author uses a good mix of science and character development without falling back on excessive exposition (which is common in science fiction i find). The concept of chronography is different from anything else i've read and well thought out in the story. Her vision of futuristic Seattle is subtle and unique; i really appreciated how her future had good and bad in it without falling back on the overused dystopian model.
There's definitely room for more stories in this universe. I'm left wondering what will happen with Dani's position at the institute and her relationship with Lexil?? I hope the author explores their relationship more fully in the next book.
Reminds me a little of Minority Report and Jasper Fforde. I think it will appeal to many different readers as it has a good balance of conspiracy, science fiction, and character development. Would characterize it as genhet.
In the future, science has developed a method to examine objects and record their presence throughout time, but one young intern is about to discover a disturbing side of her research...
Really well written debut novel. I love alternate universes and books set in the Pacific Northwest (esp Seattle) so this was a treat to read. The author uses a good mix of science and character development without falling back on excessive exposition (which is common in science fiction i find). The concept of chronography is different from anything else i've read and well thought out in the story. Her vision of futuristic Seattle is subtle and unique; i really appreciated how her future had good and bad in it without falling back on the overused dystopian model.
There's definitely room for more stories in this universe. I'm left wondering what will happen with Dani's position at the institute and her relationship with Lexil?? I hope the author explores their relationship more fully in the next book.
Reminds me a little of Minority Report and Jasper Fforde. I think it will appeal to many different readers as it has a good balance of conspiracy, science fiction, and character development. Would characterize it as genhet.
January 17, 2015
Set in Seattle 200 years in the future, this book feature an intern at the Research Institute of Anthropology & Chronographic History (RIACH) who discovers a problem that changed the timestream. There's adventure, friendship, and a whiff of romance as she puzzles out the problem. The premise of being able to extract sensory impressions of past events from physical artifacts is clever, as are the plot twists that ensue.
Although not labeled a YA book, I think this would be accessible to teens (even teens who are not reading adult books). The romance is very chaste.
I might give this 3 stars, but I'm boosting it to 4 out of fondness for the author who was a close friend when I was a child (talk about time travel!). Sometimes I hate it that you can't write a review without committing to stars. And I don't like it that my giving a book 3 stars because it's not my favorite genre would lower its average rating and possibly deter some people from giving it a try.
Although not labeled a YA book, I think this would be accessible to teens (even teens who are not reading adult books). The romance is very chaste.
I might give this 3 stars, but I'm boosting it to 4 out of fondness for the author who was a close friend when I was a child (talk about time travel!). Sometimes I hate it that you can't write a review without committing to stars. And I don't like it that my giving a book 3 stars because it's not my favorite genre would lower its average rating and possibly deter some people from giving it a try.
March 18, 2018
First, let me say I am a sci-fi addict. Anything science and technology related, and I am in. I was drawn in by the cover and the title. When I read they blurb, I knew I had to read this one. It did not disappoint.
Science fiction at its best. Chronography is an amazing concept. Kim K. O'Hara goes into great detail explaining every aspect of the science involved (amazing writing). I almost felt I was watching a movie. No, I felt I was watching a series on the Syfy channel because I saw the chapters as episodes and every time I stopped reading, I couldn't wait for the next episode to see what Dani was able to uncover, what of Jored. and yea or nay regarding Lexil. Yeah, my mind works like that.
I'm really trying not to give any spoilers here. Just know it's an original concept, you'll feel you're involved in solving the mystery, the characters and their relationships draw you in, and she created a future society that it would be amazing to see.
Science fiction at its best. Chronography is an amazing concept. Kim K. O'Hara goes into great detail explaining every aspect of the science involved (amazing writing). I almost felt I was watching a movie. No, I felt I was watching a series on the Syfy channel because I saw the chapters as episodes and every time I stopped reading, I couldn't wait for the next episode to see what Dani was able to uncover, what of Jored. and yea or nay regarding Lexil. Yeah, my mind works like that.
I'm really trying not to give any spoilers here. Just know it's an original concept, you'll feel you're involved in solving the mystery, the characters and their relationships draw you in, and she created a future society that it would be amazing to see.
February 8, 2017
Just when you think you've got this one - it tears off in another direction!
A most excellent read filled with plot turns and twists of the most unexpected variety. You'll definitely want to find out where this story heads in the next book!
A most excellent read filled with plot turns and twists of the most unexpected variety. You'll definitely want to find out where this story heads in the next book!
March 6, 2015
Despite my reservations about books that mess with time, this is a lovely read with a few lovable characters. The villain's a bit bland, but I think the sequel will flesh the villain out some. There's a nice sense of closure even though there's room for more. Dialogue's very good.
March 9, 2015
Great read!
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read! The storyline was unique and interesting. The characters were likable. The writing was clean and well-done. I'm eagerly looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable read! The storyline was unique and interesting. The characters were likable. The writing was clean and well-done. I'm eagerly looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
January 30, 2016
Something NEW under the sun
A different twist on time travel. A cast of unforgettable characters and a pace that just won't let up. Be kind to yourself and read this book! I'm off to explore the sequel.
A different twist on time travel. A cast of unforgettable characters and a pace that just won't let up. Be kind to yourself and read this book! I'm off to explore the sequel.
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