Time Rummers, or How Gnarles and Paddy Saved the Day

by Tim Robinson

[ this book has been described as both hilarious and ridiculous; read at your own risk] [ PG-13] The Sixth novel in the award-winning "Tropical Frontier" series, Time Rummers is, in addition, the Third novel in the "Port Starboard" sub-series. Whatever will be will be. But what happens when dreams become reality, when unbridled imaginations supplant the laws of nature? For Gnarles and Paddy it can be very confusing, but for a certain resident of Port Starboard it can mean the difference between life and death. Can the diminutive drunks find a way to save the day, to upend reality and turn the tables on Father Time? Maybe, but not without a little help from the patron saint of shipwrecked sailors himself.

292 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 21, 2014

About the author

Tim Robinson is a third generation Floridian, his grandfather having taken up a 100 acre homestead on Cape Canaveral in 1924. It was his grandfather and father who instilled in him a love for everything Florida. Tim grew up in West Palm Beach, halfway between saltwater Lake Worth and freshwater Lake Mangonia, where he spent his childhood and youth traipsing through the woods or biking over to the beach or taking in the wonders of Florida in some fashion or another. He lives with his wife, Connie, on a small farm in Indiantown, Florida.

Reviews

[Janis Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

had surgery on hand last week which has forced me away from my yard work and woodworkimg....for now. getting some reading done and thoroughly enjoying Tim Robinson's Tales of Old Florida. Would like to find a copy of his non-fiction book A Tropical Frontier (Pioneers and Settlers of Southeast Florida, 1800-1890, A comprehensive history) that is affordable.... I am a Floridian and drink up our history

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have really been enjoying these books. I’m a way, I was like one other persons who said this one had too much fantasy. But then again, I somewhat changed my mind when the author threw himself into the book. It added a whole other level that made it interesting. At least to me. It is not going to stop me from reading the others.

[L. Christina Witherspoon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is odd.

This Florida history mixes a wee bit of sci fi. I sure wasn't expecting that. I'm not really sure why it was needed. There is a odd happy ending. If you are enjoying this series its still a great read.

[Jim Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A New Frontier

I chose the rating because the story was entertaining, imaginative, and as always well written. It has an interesting twist and carries forth the of the Tropical Frontier series very well. It is a definite read for fans of Tim Robinson.

[Rebecca Lloyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun, entertaining story by Tim Robinson! A little far-fetched, but Charlie is my favorite character so that made up for it.

[Sarah Adam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Off the rails

I have read all the Old Florida books up to this one and really
Liked so the stories but this one was too much fantasy for me!

[Ann Marie Augustino]

Wonderful series

I love this series depicting the pioneers of old Florida. They were brave and enduring, hard working and the history of the area is wonderful.

[Tanya Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

After winning one of the series, I have continued to purchase many of the rest of the series (between Goodreads giveaways and purchases I have read 17 of 25 books).

Gnarles and Paddy are two of my favorite characters within this series. Yes, they are a couple of "characters" from the very beginning and the time travel is a bit much (when many of the books are based on the historical aspects of settling in Florida) but it was amazing and very much an adventure worthy of Gnarles and Paddy.

I am glad that they saved the day and that many of my favorite characters from within the series made an appearance.

I enjoy this series because characters flow through the series, but you do not have to read every book in order to know what is going on.

As always well written, well edited and entertaining.