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Prior
Vince Pryor is undefeated - in the ring and in life.
Boxing champion. Global icon. Multi-millionaire.
His secret? A rare he can see 15 minutes into his own future.
With foresight on his side, Vince dodges every punch, every accident, every consequence.
Until he makes one devastating choice.
Winston is a brilliant biochemist fighting to save his dying son. When Vince fails to show up for Malachi's final wish, the boy dies brokenhearted.
And Winston breaks with him.
Driven by grief and rage, Winston discovers Vince's secret - and kidnaps his daughter. Now Vince must fight a man who can't be outsmarted and won't be stopped.
Foresight won't save him. Not this time.
What happens when a man with all the luck in the world meets the one man who doesn't believe in it?
Boxing champion. Global icon. Multi-millionaire.
His secret? A rare he can see 15 minutes into his own future.
With foresight on his side, Vince dodges every punch, every accident, every consequence.
Until he makes one devastating choice.
Winston is a brilliant biochemist fighting to save his dying son. When Vince fails to show up for Malachi's final wish, the boy dies brokenhearted.
And Winston breaks with him.
Driven by grief and rage, Winston discovers Vince's secret - and kidnaps his daughter. Now Vince must fight a man who can't be outsmarted and won't be stopped.
Foresight won't save him. Not this time.
What happens when a man with all the luck in the world meets the one man who doesn't believe in it?
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2025
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May 18, 2025
Review: Prior by Joshua Fagan
🔍 Overview
Joshua Fagan’s Prior is a mind-bending speculative fiction novel that blurs the lines between memory, identity, and the consequences of altering the past. With a narrative that oscillates between psychological depth and sci-fi intrigue, Fagan crafts a story that challenges readers to question the very fabric of reality.
✨ Key Strengths
🌀 Conceptual Brilliance – The novel’s exploration of time, memory, and alternate realities is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
🧠 Psychological Depth – Protagonists grapple with existential dilemmas, making their journeys deeply personal and universally relatable.
⏳ Pacing & Suspense – Fagan masterfully balances slow-burn introspection with bursts of high-stakes action, keeping readers hooked.
🖋️ Prose & Atmosphere – The writing is crisp yet evocative, immersing readers in a world that feels hauntingly familiar yet unsettlingly alien.
⚠️ Considerations
🔮 Complexity – The nonlinear narrative and metaphysical themes may require patience from readers who prefer straightforward storytelling.
🎭 Character Arcs – While the protagonist shines, some secondary characters feel underdeveloped, leaving emotional connections uneven.
⭐ Score Breakdown (0–5 Stars)
✍️ Writing Style → ★★★★☆ (4/5)
🌌 Concept & Originality → ★★★★★ (5/5)
🎭 Character Depth → ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
⚡ Narrative Impact → ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Overall: ★★★★☆ (4.25/5)
A labyrinth of memory where every turn rewrites destiny—and the reader’s mind.
🎯 Perfect For Readers Who Love
📖 Cerebral sci-fi like Dark Matter or The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
⏳ Stories that blend philosophy with speculative fiction
🖤 Unreliable narrators and reality-bending twists
🙏 Gratitude
Thank you to NetGalley and Joshua Fagan for the advance review copy. Prior is a testament to Fagan’s ability to merge thought-provoking ideas with page-turning suspense.
(Note: Review based on an uncorrected proof; final publication may vary.)
🔍 Overview
Joshua Fagan’s Prior is a mind-bending speculative fiction novel that blurs the lines between memory, identity, and the consequences of altering the past. With a narrative that oscillates between psychological depth and sci-fi intrigue, Fagan crafts a story that challenges readers to question the very fabric of reality.
✨ Key Strengths
🌀 Conceptual Brilliance – The novel’s exploration of time, memory, and alternate realities is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.
🧠 Psychological Depth – Protagonists grapple with existential dilemmas, making their journeys deeply personal and universally relatable.
⏳ Pacing & Suspense – Fagan masterfully balances slow-burn introspection with bursts of high-stakes action, keeping readers hooked.
🖋️ Prose & Atmosphere – The writing is crisp yet evocative, immersing readers in a world that feels hauntingly familiar yet unsettlingly alien.
⚠️ Considerations
🔮 Complexity – The nonlinear narrative and metaphysical themes may require patience from readers who prefer straightforward storytelling.
🎭 Character Arcs – While the protagonist shines, some secondary characters feel underdeveloped, leaving emotional connections uneven.
⭐ Score Breakdown (0–5 Stars)
✍️ Writing Style → ★★★★☆ (4/5)
🌌 Concept & Originality → ★★★★★ (5/5)
🎭 Character Depth → ★★★☆☆ (3.5/5)
⚡ Narrative Impact → ★★★★☆ (4/5)
Overall: ★★★★☆ (4.25/5)
A labyrinth of memory where every turn rewrites destiny—and the reader’s mind.
🎯 Perfect For Readers Who Love
📖 Cerebral sci-fi like Dark Matter or The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
⏳ Stories that blend philosophy with speculative fiction
🖤 Unreliable narrators and reality-bending twists
🙏 Gratitude
Thank you to NetGalley and Joshua Fagan for the advance review copy. Prior is a testament to Fagan’s ability to merge thought-provoking ideas with page-turning suspense.
(Note: Review based on an uncorrected proof; final publication may vary.)
August 8, 2025
Prior is a knockout punch of literary prowess. Vince Pryor has a gift that skyrocketed him to GBC light heavyweight championship status. Joshua Fagan expertly weaves this haunting science-fiction tale of avarice, competition, romance, and revenge. After shielding himself from any serious relationships pro boxer Pryor’s character development takes him to a place of realization of what truly matters. It’s a well-balanced novel that hooked me from the first paragraph. The pacing was amazing with well-crafted characters. The end was surprising; I would never have predicted that outcome! As a reader I predict this book will skyrocket to best-seller status. Some adult language and violence but generally suitable for a wide variety of readers. I highly recommend reading it!
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