Voyage in Time

Out of Time #9

by Monique Martin

Simon and Elizabeth are sent by the Council to 1912 England to make sure scientist Niels Bohr survives long enough to attend a secret meeting. But as tensions in Europe rise and the makings of World War loom on the horizon, they're not the only ones concerned with Bohr's meeting. And not everyone wants him to make it.

Keeping Bohr alive is hard enough, but when he books passage to cross the Atlantic, their task might just be impossible. Forced to follow him onto the ship, they must face mysterious assassins, dangers at every turn and survive one of the most infamous disasters in history.

Genres: Time Travel, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction, Paranormal, Mystery, Suspense

244 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 20, 2016

About the author

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Monique was born in Houston, Texas, but her family soon moved to Southern California. She grew up on both coasts, living in Connecticut and California. She currently resides in Southern California with her naughty Siamese cat, Monkey.

Monique attended the University of Southern California's Film School where she earned a BFA from the Filmic Writing department. Monique worked in television for several years before joining the family business. She now works full-time as a freelance writer and novelist. Her novels Out of Time, When the Walls Fell, Fragments & The Devil's Due are the first three books in the Out of Time series.

She's currently working on an adaptation of one of her screenplays, her father's memoirs about his time in the Air Force's Air Rescue Service and the next book in the Out of Time series.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love this series but this book wasn't up to the author's usual standards. The storyline was interesting--never boring--but it seemed very rushed, like it was being told on fast-forward. Some sequences were unclear, with details left out. I even found two or three editing errors, which is not usual with this author. With that said, I still really enjoyed this book and will definitely buy the next one as soon as it's out. If you like this series, you won't want to miss this book.

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have enjoyed most of this series but this book #9 just wasn't as good as the rest. I loved the time period but it was sluggish and predictable in terms of the story line.

[Steve Johnson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three stars is all this one gets and that's because I'm in a generous mood. Ms. Martin attempts more than she can deliver in writing about the sinking of the great ship. So much more could have been done with the sinking but instead it's handled almost like a checklist. Ice on the deck? Check. Bow sinking? Check. Boat tipping? Check. One lifeboat almost falling? Check. And so on. About 80 percent of the book felt like mindless blather between main characters Simon and Elizabeth whose exchanges aren't that witty and quickly become irritating. If everything was about saving brilliant scientist Niels Bohr, a lot more should have been done with him. Instead he was just there, his presence only lightly felt. A man like that would have been talking a lot more about his work and it's doubtful he would have allowed the likes of Simon and Elizabeth to do any of his thinking for him. The brilliant scientist would have been the decision-maker and he would have been by far the most intelligent man on the ship. Efforts to have romantic sparks between Simon and Elizabeth are clumsy and fall short of the sizzle that could have been delivered. The book starts slowly but picks up some steam when they finally get on the ship. Ms. Martin gets some extra points for tension created by the mysterious villains and the search for them. For a book about time travel, that aspect was certainly understated. The method of time travel wasn't explained very well and it was very difficult to tell when it actually occurred. I would hope all that is better explained in earlier books in the series. Speaking of the series, I can't imagine how anyone could put up with main characters as irritating as Simon and Elizabeth for nine books or however many there have been. I just know I could never do it. Perhaps they are an acquired taste but I'm not sure who'd want to acquire it. The author was brave for even attempting to write about the Titanic because expectations about that subject will remain forever high. There would be few who could deliver.

[Swan Bender · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this to complete the 2020 OTPS Challenge and was really happy to find myself back with Elizabeth and Simon. I saw their interactions in a different light in this story as I read Simon's perspective of love and devotion and fear for her life. I also enjoyed the setting on the Titanic and getting a bird's eye view of the disaster. Such a waste of life. The new development for the couple is very exciting but am not willing to spoil the news for anyone in my review.

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Completely blown away!!! Felt as if transported to the Titanic with Simon and Elizabeth Cross. Great new characters but missed Jack. Surprised to see an old friend. No spoilers sorry, but you must read it.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed every book in this series. This book was a little haunting along with Elizabeth you knew many of the characters would not survive. Once again a great read!

[Viveka · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was an amazing and horrifying book, loved it at the same time as it gave horrible anxiety!

[Amy Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I liked this book the best out of the series. I liked learning about the Titanic. I'm glad I continued the series.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felt a bit rushed at times but still another enjoyable book in the series

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good time travel. Good, interesting characters and a new take on the titanic.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

The trouble with authors and series that you love is that the books are never long enough (or released often enough) for my liking. So it is with the Immortal Descendants.

Simon and Elizabeth's previous activities (bringing Jack out of his time) have altered the fabric of time - this has had knock on effects which has resulted in the great physicist Niels Bohr being put in danger. Simon and Elizabeth have been sent back to 1912 to keep him safe.

Almost immediately Simon and Elizabeth run into a sinister looking German-speaking man who seems to be following Niels. When Niels boards the Titanic things gets serious.

I always think of the Immortal Descendants being in the same vein as the idealistic fiction of the 1930s-1950s - the Captain America type genre, or even Lord Peter Wimsey. Simon is British, his full name is Sir Simon Cross and he is fabulously wealthy. Elizabeth on the other hand is American, younger and far more idealistic. Her motto seems to be 'Because it's the right thing to do'.

Here while Elizabeth tails suspicious Germans, breaks into first class cabins and makes friends with other passengers, stowaways and the crew and generally has the sort of fun that only the Famous Five used to have (or perhaps the Secret Seven), Simon wrestles with his fears for her life as they steam towards the historical iceberg. Here we have Russians who look like bears, superior-acting French people, jingoistic Americans and more.

I just love it, love every book in the series and love Simon and Elizabeth. Yes I guessed the identity of the spy, yes I spotted other clues but I don't care because I L.O.V.E.D. it. It's time travel, what's not to love?

Recommended for anyone who loves light-hearted husband and wife detecting duos, historical settings and plots involving Europe on the brink of World War One.

[Gretchen Fatouros · Rating 4 out of 5]

First, the title... It takes about 19-20% of the book to get to the Titanic. Feels like it was a bit too much of a spoiler.

Also, I feel like the Titanic has been done too many times.

And since we all know how that ends, it feels like you're on pins & needles through most of the book.

So, why did I read this? Because I want to know what happens next with Simon & Elizabeth. Waiting to hear about her getting pregnant, having baby during civil war (last book), etc...

Overall, okay. Okay, next story please!

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing Voyage Through Time

I think this one, although not my absolute favorite , was pretty close. I can't imagine having been on the Titanic during that fateful voyage but Monique has done a wonderful job painting that picture. I think also, this story gives us more insight into the absoluteness of the love between Simon and Elizabeth....but hold on....there is so much more that's told before you even get to the Titanic. Sit back and relax with this newest time travel by Monique Martin.

[Sunshine Hiatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this might be my favorite book of this series. This series is one of my favorites anyways, and if you haven't read it, start from the beginning. You won't be sorry. You will love Elizabeth and Simon Cross and all of the adventures they go on. This one had me all the way through. From the mystery, famous disaster and, of course, the love story...you can't go wrong. Monique Martin is an awesome writer and will not disappoint!

[Sarah Elmer-Burnsed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yet another enthralling instalment to the Out of Time series! I adore the characters in this series so much. The author is an expert at weaving stories that bring to life historic events. She never fails to make me laugh, she'd a few tears and be on the edge of my seat with who's really the bad guy, who's a friend that can be trusted and what twists will be thrown in along the way. I highly recommend this series and book #9 is definitely now one of my top favorites!

[Virginia Westlake · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing story. Monique Martin is a gifted author. Her writing style makes you feel like you are there with Simon and Elizabeth as a spectator, not a reader.
As a favorite series of mine, I have laughed at Elizabeth's antics, smiled at Simon's patience, and held my breath in anticipation to see how they get out of their situations. But this time Ms. Martin also brought me to tears.
This is a story I will definitely re-read over and over again.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved reading this book.

This book was great. I love reading about their time travel escapades. It's great adding in history into the story. I'm looking forward to reading the next Out of Time book!

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one. I liked the fact that it wasn't all happy happy but that the Titanic sinking was handled realistically and without everyone involved in the story surviving. I am looking forward to the next one.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this series!! It's so well written and the wonderful characters fit so seemlessly into epic historic events. Can't get enough.

[Kimberly Gmyz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful journey with Simon and Elizabeth that does not disappoint.

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this series.This story was very interesting and fun to read.

[Kellie Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read

I absolutely love this series and this one didn't disappoint me. Simon and Elizabeth are great characters and I eagerly await their next adventure.

[Penny Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put the book down. Wonderful, charming, funny, exciting, I loved it!

[Kim Fritcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

If I had not bought a Kindle I would never have discovered this wonderful series. I can't wait for the next one!

[Veralynne Malone · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual I loved the book. Without posting spoilers, the time frame the book goes to is great. Monique proves again how exciting history can be.

[Jacquelyn S · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5