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Cast in Time #8
Archduke
Cast in Time Book 8 “Archduke” Book Description
An Engineer finds himself in an Alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.
James Fletcher continues on his world conquest. He has realized that nothing short of world domination will allow him to live in peace. No matter how he expands the new neighbors will covet his goods and lands.
Now James is adding eastern Europe and what would become Russia to his territories. He continues inventing and providing information to improve the lives of all his people. Join the journey with this wild ride through the eighth century.
An Engineer finds himself in an Alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.
James Fletcher continues on his world conquest. He has realized that nothing short of world domination will allow him to live in peace. No matter how he expands the new neighbors will covet his goods and lands.
Now James is adding eastern Europe and what would become Russia to his territories. He continues inventing and providing information to improve the lives of all his people. Join the journey with this wild ride through the eighth century.
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 5, 2025
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December 21, 2025
Not quite world domination, but close!
The Archduke conquers more territory, decimating those who own serfs, tied to the land like slaves.
Each new territory is slowly brought to a higher standard of education, health, & economy.
Crime has consequences, hard labor, but in the worst of crimes, execution.
Innovations are spreading as incentives speed research & development, & wealth comes to those willing to risk or work harder than others.
The Archduke sees the writing on the wall, he must once again advance his family.
The Archduke conquers more territory, decimating those who own serfs, tied to the land like slaves.
Each new territory is slowly brought to a higher standard of education, health, & economy.
Crime has consequences, hard labor, but in the worst of crimes, execution.
Innovations are spreading as incentives speed research & development, & wealth comes to those willing to risk or work harder than others.
The Archduke sees the writing on the wall, he must once again advance his family.
January 26, 2026
A Fun Read
I have finished the first 8 books in this series and have found them to be light, fun reading. One difference from other light reading that I didn’t notice before the third book that the author was not only trying to entertain but also to educate. Each book contains detailed explanations of electrical, mechanical and civil engineering. It even includes links to internet sites that expand on the explanations in the book. Good light reading on a dark and rainy night.
I have finished the first 8 books in this series and have found them to be light, fun reading. One difference from other light reading that I didn’t notice before the third book that the author was not only trying to entertain but also to educate. Each book contains detailed explanations of electrical, mechanical and civil engineering. It even includes links to internet sites that expand on the explanations in the book. Good light reading on a dark and rainy night.
December 9, 2025
While the series has never been polished and had frequent errors this one was really bad. One chapter in it was straight up from an earlier book and I am confident that the author forgot when the main charachter died. This book has frequent references to the 2000s and at one point helicopters in Iraq
December 29, 2025
a good read! But not as good as the first 7
Some parts are a drag who wants to read a couple pages of places and city’s.
There are a lot of plot lines that leave’s you hanging?? What happened ?? If there is a 9th book I will definitely get it just because Mr Nelson has created a world to explore.
Some parts are a drag who wants to read a couple pages of places and city’s.
There are a lot of plot lines that leave’s you hanging?? What happened ?? If there is a 9th book I will definitely get it just because Mr Nelson has created a world to explore.
January 13, 2026
Pace, pace, pace
These things are too short. I love the story. But the pace is too much. It should be three times as long. The robbery part was a good pace. But sometimes years pass too quickly. I remember the protagonist going from young man to old way too fast.
That said, I do love the story and will buy/read all of them.
These things are too short. I love the story. But the pace is too much. It should be three times as long. The robbery part was a good pace. But sometimes years pass too quickly. I remember the protagonist going from young man to old way too fast.
That said, I do love the story and will buy/read all of them.
December 8, 2025
Fun Book!
Interesting addition to the series. Our hero now has settled people on all the continents except Antarctica. Having as much trouble with the Chinese as everybody else has ever had. Hope to see how that turns out in the not too distant future.
Interesting addition to the series. Our hero now has settled people on all the continents except Antarctica. Having as much trouble with the Chinese as everybody else has ever had. Hope to see how that turns out in the not too distant future.
December 16, 2025
Lost 2 stars for NOT writing a Recap.
I think every reader needs to start doing this to force authors to write a quick Recap chapter, which readers can skip if they remember, and those who don't won't stop reading the series.
I think every reader needs to start doing this to force authors to write a quick Recap chapter, which readers can skip if they remember, and those who don't won't stop reading the series.
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December 31, 2025
A very good continuation of this series
As I have stated in previous reviews this series has to be read in order from the beginning. I started one book out of order because I had missed one publication date. I soon stopped and went back and got the book I had missed.
As I have stated in previous reviews this series has to be read in order from the beginning. I started one book out of order because I had missed one publication date. I soon stopped and went back and got the book I had missed.
February 16, 2026
Another great volume
Ed Nelson does it again.
This series is always entertaining. I've been reading them since volume 1, and I'm never disappointed. One of the better stories in the Do-over genre.
Ed Nelson does it again.
This series is always entertaining. I've been reading them since volume 1, and I'm never disappointed. One of the better stories in the Do-over genre.
December 25, 2025
Always a fun read
January 1, 2026
Another great read.
I really appreciate the care the author takes when writing this series. I am eagerly waiting for another book in the series.
I really appreciate the care the author takes when writing this series. I am eagerly waiting for another book in the series.
January 7, 2026
Excellent read to this series!
I am so glad that another great addition to a series that I find fun to read. And am eager to read more of the changes in the time period. A fan!
I am so glad that another great addition to a series that I find fun to read. And am eager to read more of the changes in the time period. A fan!
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