Alicetime: A Novel

by Tom Hooten

Young Alice Pleasance Bolster is no ordinary
girl—she’s brilliant, bold, and unknowingly
connected to an ancient race of interdimensional
beings called the Spinors. As Alice makes a
sacred promise to both cure her blind best
friend, and enable her mother to realize a
life-long dream, she becomes entangled in a
cosmic quest that transcends time, space, and
human understanding. With echoes of Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland and shades of A
Wrinkle in Time, this thought-provoking and
deeply emotional novel weaves quantum theory,
childhood wonder, and metaphysical dilemmas
into an unforgettable journey of purpose, love,
and destiny.

368 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 17, 2025

About the author

Tom Hooten received his master’s degree in physiological psychology from Auburn University, was a US Air Force pilot (retired), and worked as a human resources director. His nonfiction, including the essay “The Physics of Fidget Energy,”—has been published in journals. Several of his poems have appeared in Belle Reve Literary Journal. He lives in Florida.

Reviews

[Elena Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tom Hooten’s Alicetime offers an imaginative blend of cosmic adventure, quantum theory, and heartfelt storytelling. Its young heroine, Alice Pleasance Bolster, embarks on an extraordinary quest shaped by promises to her best friend and mother, while discovering her unexpected connection to mysterious interdimensional beings. Echoes of classic imaginative adventures combine with metaphysical questions and themes of love, purpose, and destiny. The novel’s balance of speculative ideas and personal emotional stakes may appeal to readers who enjoy thought-provoking fiction that challenges the imagination while celebrating the power of human connection.