Time Jump: Apocalypse

by Brandon Barr

Jack Henshaw and the millions left alive on Earth are desperately looking towards a time jumper to help them elude the cataclysmic disasters wreaking havoc across the globe. If a jump is successful, those seeking refuge might maintain some semblance of civilization. The problem is, there are only two men genetically able to handle the extremes of a time jump . . . and one of them has been lost. Henshaw, the head of NASA's JUMP program must race time and disasters to unravel the mystery of the first jumper's disappearance, all the while struggling to find the answers to his own urgent question: What is causing Earth to destruct . . . and why has his wife vanished without a trace?

Time Jump: Apocalypse, and end of the world short story.

Genres: Adult, Science Fiction

17 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 20, 2015

About the author

Brandon Barr is a USA Today bestselling author and is the creator of the Song of the Worlds Series. You can grab a FREE copy of the series prequel, Ella Dethroned, here: http://www.subscribepage.com/brandonbarr

Hailing from California. Brandon Barr writes in the genres of science fiction and fantasy and often combines the two, preferring stories where the science is soft, the fantastic is vivid, and the flesh and soul characters are front and center.

Reviews

[Rosemary Standeven · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wasn’t quite sure what to make of this short story. The end was definitely not what I expected. I do like a surprise ending, but I am not sure that this ending was one I like. The world is looking pretty close to ending – natural (?) disaster after natural disaster, billions dead, and the only hope for the world appears to be a narcistic actor (not even Bruce Willis!).
I was not sure how the time jump into the future was supposed to solve the problems affecting the world, but the entire remainder of humanity seems to be relying on it working. The jumper is only given a limited amount of time to work out where and when all the next natural disasters are going to occur, presumably so that humanity can work around them and somehow survive a bit longer – at least until the information runs out. Then there is the extra complication of millions of people having inexplicably and simultaneously disappeared off the face of the earth.
On rereading the story, I realised that there were plenty of hints that I should have seen. But hindsight is a wonderful thing – so, incidentally, might be a working time machine.
I received this copy from the author in exchange for an honest review

[Gigi Sedlmayer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

It is short, but it's a short story, so what? But it's worth reading.
Didn't see that coming.
Great work Brandon

I also got a free copy for: "The Seeker from the Stars".

Also a short story.
Like the the other, i didn't see that coming either.
Both books are brilliant
thank You Brandon Barr, that i could read them.

[Bailey Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Non-spoiler review: This story is placed at the end of the earth, where people have gone missing and the government thinks the missing have been moved forward in time. This is not the case and the truth is more complex.

The weakness of this story was that it is only 17 pages. If it had maybe been about 25 pages, with the characters connecting to each other, I believe it could have even been stronger.

It's the rapture. Though missing a thing or two from scripture, this is actually one of the more accurate writings and as a Christian, I really appreciate that.

Disclaimer: I received this book for free when I was signed up for his email list. All thought and opinions are my own, blah, blah, blah, we all know the drill.

Recommended 10+ for scary situations.

[Al Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another short from Brandon Barr. This time scientists facing the potential end of the world use time travel to try and save the day. They could not predict this...

[Lyndon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short story featuring time travel, the rapture, and the end of the world. Brandon Barr passed away a few years ago. He often wove Christian themes into his stories. He's missed.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brandon Barr’s intriguing short story, Time Jump Apocalypse, starts in a Florida control room where the time-jumper hasn’t returned on time and the political theater has failed. Natural disasters are tearing the world apart and wiping out the human race. Survivors want to know what went wrong. Where are the missing? What caused the deaths? And…someone who can jump forward in time might be able to find out. But jumping is dangerous, and jumping candidates are rare.

Balancing human fear and speculation with unforced Biblical references and clues, this is a really cool, fascinating and thought-provoking read. Highly recommended.

Disclosure: I got it on a deal.

[Monica M · Rating 3 out of 5]

R.I.P Brandon Barr
In honor of the author who passed away last week, i'll try to review some of his work here.

Time Jump Apocalypse kind of remind me of Kirsten Dunst's Melancholia.
The writing is enjoyable, but i'm not sure about the ending. I guess it will better if it's an open ending since the rest of the story have uncertainty nuance.
But it still good and as i have read his other short stories, Neurogenesis and Ella Dethroned, i prefer Mr. Barr's sci-fi more than his fantasy book.

[Lana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brandon Barr does it again, another short novel, a sci-fi story with a twist, one I did not feel so comfortable with at all, as it veers into the religious realm and God and I am an atheist! This, though well written, was not a story for me and not what I expected from the title. Though I really should have remembered tales about the horsemen of the apocalypse who stand in judgement! Makes one think I suppose!

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!

I have never read anything like this. A bit out of my comfort zone. But I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved the characters and storyline.
I can't say much more as it is a shorter story and I don't do spoilers.
I'm also sending my sympathies to his friends and family. He passed away today. 😢

[Gea · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I started reading I felt this sense of doom. When there is apocalypse in the title it almost cannot end positively, or so I thought.
I really didn't see this ending coming!

I received a free copy and this is my honest review.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author Brandon Barr's best work to date! The problem with short stories is just that...they're short, but unlike many short stories in under 20 pages the author has crafted a complete, well written story, dealing with a subject many have written about in a fresh way. The author does a great job in all areas and I will read more from him in the future.

[CATHERINE · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short story that packs in a lot of ideas - time travel, climate change, natural disasters,the end of the world, aliens, the after life. Intriguing enough to seek out more from this author.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short story But intriguing. Gives rise to questions of what is and what will be. The future is a myriad of possibilities. This is a possibility what will the future be. ? ? ? 😎

[Fee Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time Jump: Apocalypse by Brandon Barr is a short story about NASA's JUMP program and what happened when the first jumper disappeared.

This is an interesting story that definitely gives a sense of Brandon's faith. I think this quick read is good for all age groups.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brandon Barr writes amazing short stories! I could absolutely see this in full-length sci-fi thriller form, but at the same time it makes a fantastic short story. I've never seen this particular take on the time travel apocalypse, and it's such a great idea. You can really see the author's faith in God in this book, without it being overbearing. It's inspiring. Would definitely recommend to all sci-fi fans as well as anyone just looking for a thought-provoking read.

[Peter Younghusband · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this while waiting overnight in Accident and Emergency for my wife to be treated. I had left my kindle at home and had to use my wife's; seeing that we share the same account I could access my books (the book I was currently reading was not from Amazon so I could not access it on my wife's kindle).

This is the first book of Brandon Barr I have read and now that I have, I am looking forward to reading one other of his that has been on my TBR list.

Barr packs a lot into this 17 page short. It had me riveted to my chair and kept me awake while waiting for my wife to be seen by the Doctor and being rather sleepy (it was the middle of the night!).

Barr writes well and this is one action packed short due to the subject matter and its plot. Mystery, suspense, action and adventure and a very unique take on the Rapture and what is left in its wake. I love the latter and would love to have either had this short longer or as a full-length novel. Barr has some very interesting concepts with this and would be worth having these explored further. I especially want to explore more of the spiritual aspects that are introduced so briefly (due to the length of the short).

I loved the touch of romance that still has Jack tied to his past when his wife so instantly and mysteriously disappeared and how this has motivated him to use the technology of time travel to find her or what happened to her and what is causing the destruction of the earth.

I sincerely hope that Barr has further shorts in this series. I am quite willing to allow myself to become lost in this world building and plot that he has very successfully created in such a short writing space.

Strongly Recommended (4/5)

[alice Tileston · Rating 4 out of 5]

received free for review:
it was ok. not one of his better writings tho.
maybe because it was short so didn't get as in-depth as his other books.