The Betamax Theory

by Lee Kenny

If Martin Brownlow could have chosen his career he’d work at MI6 now, but he didn’t and at 33 he supervises the hot chicken counter at a Birmingham supermarket. Even before the food poisoning scandal his vindictive boss hated him but with the papers demanding answers and the goons at head-office expecting a scapegoat, his time could well be up. But Martin has a plan. And as the clock ticks closer to the anniversary of his dad’s death, the chance discovery of ‘an opening’ back in time means he can put everything right -as long as he can escape a murder charge and make it back to the present with his life intact.

Genres: Time Travel, Science Fiction

240 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2014

Reviews

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want a slice of UK 80's nostalgia, look no further than The Betamax Theory. I laughed as it bought back many a memory of recording the Top 40 on my cassette player, then later on, in the early 90's, making my first ever trip to the video shop ON MY OWN (I can even still remember the smell of it!). The times when Dad spent ages labelling videos with the stickers that came with them? Priceless.

What Lee has done here is pretty unique; seamlessly fusing comedy, Sci-fi, nostalgia, romance, grief, regret, action and tales of mundane family life into one wonderful read!

[Louise Bookmac82 Mackin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not my normal type of book but was recommended by a friend. A thoroughly enjoyable read. I look forward to more books by Lee Kenny.

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, it was like reading some of my past.

[Gill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable read, with an interesting journey to self-knowledge as the protagonist tries to change his own past. Better proof-reading would have been an asset.