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Lock & Key
What if your future lies in your past?
When Darren Ault meets his friend Lee McCaskill for dinner, he doesn’t expect the second course to be a gunshot to the head. Even more unexpected is the fact that the bullet doesn’t kill him—instead, it causes the rest of humanity to vanish. Darren’s attempted murder has caused a temporal paradox extending back over a thousand years, and now it’s up to him to repair the damage.
Embarking on a mind-bending journey through time, Darren encounters Vikings, a depressed Norwegian silversmith, a cult that believes in salvation through pain, a beautiful Hebridean lass, and Archibald Fischer—the foul-mouthed, Kurt Cobain-worshiping Head Librarian of the Library of Timelines, where all of the possibilities that could ever happen are catalogued, tracked, and managed.
When Darren Ault meets his friend Lee McCaskill for dinner, he doesn’t expect the second course to be a gunshot to the head. Even more unexpected is the fact that the bullet doesn’t kill him—instead, it causes the rest of humanity to vanish. Darren’s attempted murder has caused a temporal paradox extending back over a thousand years, and now it’s up to him to repair the damage.
Embarking on a mind-bending journey through time, Darren encounters Vikings, a depressed Norwegian silversmith, a cult that believes in salvation through pain, a beautiful Hebridean lass, and Archibald Fischer—the foul-mouthed, Kurt Cobain-worshiping Head Librarian of the Library of Timelines, where all of the possibilities that could ever happen are catalogued, tracked, and managed.
326 pages, Paperback
First published November 10, 2013
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November 25, 2017
Take a total weenie with a terrible personality and make him travel back in time for some reason.
March 7, 2020
Fascinating, different approach to alternate time-space continuum type stories. Although the plot had more than its allotted number of twists to cause me some frustration towards the end, I think the story still had its interesting moments.
July 15, 2018
Lee McGaskill shoots his best friend Darren Ault in the head, thus causing much of the population to cease to exist. What?! But instead of dying, Darren finds himself of the floor of the Library an instant prior to being shot? This is the first implausible point. Then the Library sends him back in time to three different points of divergence from the current timeline to try to correct them. Except he doesn't know what he's doing or what the divergences are. And the method that the Library sends him to a different point in time isn't explained or how he's pulled back just before being killed.
Except for those items, the stories between all those improbable shifts is entertaining. I actually liked Darren and his willingness to step up to the challenges even though he was woefully unprepared, not very physically strong, and certainly not a ladies' man. A refreshing protagonist. And why his failure to die restored the human population is imaginative as well. I enjoyed this one.
Except for those items, the stories between all those improbable shifts is entertaining. I actually liked Darren and his willingness to step up to the challenges even though he was woefully unprepared, not very physically strong, and certainly not a ladies' man. A refreshing protagonist. And why his failure to die restored the human population is imaginative as well. I enjoyed this one.
June 21, 2018
This book is an easy fun read with credible characters and decent dialogue. It was a free download from Kindle, which is real bargain! I would happily have paid a little something for it.
September 17, 2018
I found this to be an entertaining read. Interesting concept and slant on time travel. All in all, it was an enjoyable story. Well done!!
January 17, 2016
I recently took the time to read Lock & Key by Gordon Bonnet. While I don’t typically write science fiction (I’ve written a short story or two, but not a novel—well, not yet, anyway), I do enjoy reading it. I’m often leery about an unknown author in this genre, because if the storyworld isn’t properly developed, if the details of the fiction aren’t well-thought out, then the story won’t seem real and it’s a disappointing read.
Well, I don’t know if you’ve heard of Gordon Bonnet or not, but if you haven’t, pay attention.
Last year, I read a book of his called Kill Switch, and from the first page I knew I’d want to read all of his work. So when Lock & Key came out, I immediately added it to my to-be-read list.
It didn’t disappoint. In fact, it thoroughly impressed me.
Lock & Key takes place in the present. Sort of. Well, that’s where it starts. Protagonist Darren Ault is an unassuming bookstore owner who, after an ordinary day, meets his best friend, Lee McCaskill (a brilliant scientist) for an ordinary dinner. Then the extraordinary happens.
Lee shoots Darren in the head.
End of story, right? Wrong.
Darren doesn’t die. Instead, he’s whisked to the Library of Timelines, where the Head Librarian and his administrative assistant are more than a little upset that things have transpired the way they have.
Not only did Darren survive the shooting, the rest of the world has vanished.
The Head Librarian researches the problem and discovers there were three places in the past where timelines diverged, possible places where Darren can make things right and reset the balance of humanity.
With seemingly no other choice, Darren begins a journey through time and history to right the wrongs of temporal disorder and bring humanity back into existence.
So, like I mentioned earlier, if the intricate details of the science fiction world aren’t thoroughly considered, the story can fall apart. But Bonnet did a wonderful job of thinking through all the possible problems and pitfalls (and we all know time travel presents a lot of them) and providing the reader with a story that not only logically flows, it thrills.
Each era and locale visited evokes images of what those times were really like. Readers smell the odoriferous scents, hear the sounds of nature, taste the bland local cuisine. We’re transported there right along with Darren. And when he’s back at the Library, we’re treated to witty banter and technological wonders. All this while seamlessly advancing a wonderful plot that keeps the reader rapidly turning pages.
I read the whole novel in one sitting.
Here's an example of the confusing situation Darren finds himself in:
"Man, this stuff makes my head hurt."
"You should complain," Fischer said, a little bitterly. "You only have to keep track of yourself. I have to keep track of everybody who ever existed, and also all the ones who don't. You want my job?"
"No. But still... I mean, that doesn't make sense."
"What doesn't?"
"If my grandma never existed, how can I be here?"
I thoroughly recommend Lock & Key by Gordon Bonnet. The characters are three-dimensional, the plot is well-developed, and the settings are rich and tangible. If you love sci-fi, you don’t want to miss this novel. And if you’re new to the genre, this is a great one to start with.
Well, I don’t know if you’ve heard of Gordon Bonnet or not, but if you haven’t, pay attention.
Last year, I read a book of his called Kill Switch, and from the first page I knew I’d want to read all of his work. So when Lock & Key came out, I immediately added it to my to-be-read list.
It didn’t disappoint. In fact, it thoroughly impressed me.
Lock & Key takes place in the present. Sort of. Well, that’s where it starts. Protagonist Darren Ault is an unassuming bookstore owner who, after an ordinary day, meets his best friend, Lee McCaskill (a brilliant scientist) for an ordinary dinner. Then the extraordinary happens.
Lee shoots Darren in the head.
End of story, right? Wrong.
Darren doesn’t die. Instead, he’s whisked to the Library of Timelines, where the Head Librarian and his administrative assistant are more than a little upset that things have transpired the way they have.
Not only did Darren survive the shooting, the rest of the world has vanished.
The Head Librarian researches the problem and discovers there were three places in the past where timelines diverged, possible places where Darren can make things right and reset the balance of humanity.
With seemingly no other choice, Darren begins a journey through time and history to right the wrongs of temporal disorder and bring humanity back into existence.
So, like I mentioned earlier, if the intricate details of the science fiction world aren’t thoroughly considered, the story can fall apart. But Bonnet did a wonderful job of thinking through all the possible problems and pitfalls (and we all know time travel presents a lot of them) and providing the reader with a story that not only logically flows, it thrills.
Each era and locale visited evokes images of what those times were really like. Readers smell the odoriferous scents, hear the sounds of nature, taste the bland local cuisine. We’re transported there right along with Darren. And when he’s back at the Library, we’re treated to witty banter and technological wonders. All this while seamlessly advancing a wonderful plot that keeps the reader rapidly turning pages.
I read the whole novel in one sitting.
Here's an example of the confusing situation Darren finds himself in:
"Man, this stuff makes my head hurt."
"You should complain," Fischer said, a little bitterly. "You only have to keep track of yourself. I have to keep track of everybody who ever existed, and also all the ones who don't. You want my job?"
"No. But still... I mean, that doesn't make sense."
"What doesn't?"
"If my grandma never existed, how can I be here?"
I thoroughly recommend Lock & Key by Gordon Bonnet. The characters are three-dimensional, the plot is well-developed, and the settings are rich and tangible. If you love sci-fi, you don’t want to miss this novel. And if you’re new to the genre, this is a great one to start with.
December 12, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review
First off, this is a book about time travel. Normaly I don't read tales about time travel, but this was an exceptional story. It starts off with a murder and this murder eradicates the entire human race. The person who was killed, instead of dying; gets sent to a sort of limbo in null space where he meets several strange individuals who convinces him that he needs to investigate so that he can save his life and the entire human race. This is where the fun starts because he has to be sent back into time to correct some serious divergences. The story is written with an ironic sense of humor with a dry wit. The characters are diverse and well developed and thought out. A good to read.
First off, this is a book about time travel. Normaly I don't read tales about time travel, but this was an exceptional story. It starts off with a murder and this murder eradicates the entire human race. The person who was killed, instead of dying; gets sent to a sort of limbo in null space where he meets several strange individuals who convinces him that he needs to investigate so that he can save his life and the entire human race. This is where the fun starts because he has to be sent back into time to correct some serious divergences. The story is written with an ironic sense of humor with a dry wit. The characters are diverse and well developed and thought out. A good to read.
July 1, 2018
I picked up this book for an obvious reason - time travel. And this book has a lot of it, but mostly irrelevant in my opinion. Don't want to put spoilers here for those who still wish to read the book, hence can' really explain more.
Nevertheless, the book is a quick read. The words are free-flowing, but it ain't no page turner in terms of the excitement a time travel story is supposed to build.
Verdict: Pick it up if you want to read time-travel tales when you have nothing else of the sort.
Nevertheless, the book is a quick read. The words are free-flowing, but it ain't no page turner in terms of the excitement a time travel story is supposed to build.
Verdict: Pick it up if you want to read time-travel tales when you have nothing else of the sort.
December 22, 2020
Books about time travel and alternate timelines can often be hopelessly complex, so it's nice to come across one that's fascinating and readable without feeling like it's overly dumbed down. "Lock & Key" is a good novel about one man's struggle to rectify the past in order to save the future, and how the subtlest changes in history can have massive consequences. And it's helped along by good characters whose banter is entertaining to read.
The gunshot should have killed Darren Ault... but somehow he's not dead, while the rest of humanity seems to have vanished! And as if THAT couldn't be any more confusing, he's whisked away to a place called the Library, where the grouchy foul-mouthed Librarian, Fischer, informs him that somehow his murder in the present has caused an error that's made humanity as a whole cease to exist. And the only person who can fix it is... Darren himself. So he finds himself being shuffled off back in time -- to ancient Scotland, thirteenth-century Norway, and nineteenth-century Kentucky -- to meet some of his ancestors and do his best to save his own life... and the fate of the world.
Gordon Bonnet's writing is nicely accessible, flowing well and not getting too bogged down in the technical details that can often make quantum fiction/time-travel stories hard to enjoy. He writes great banter, is good at painting vivid images, and overall has written a well-paced and entertaining read. Some of the dialogue of the characters in the past feels overly formal and stilted, but I do appreciate that people probably talked differently in different time periods, and it can be tricky trying to accommodate that.
Darren Ault is a bit of an everyman as far as protagonists go, but he's entertaining to read about -- bewildered but determined to do what needs done, even if he complains along the way. Fischer the Librarian is a delightfully snarky character, with his assistant Maggie being a nice foil while still having her moments to get in a good quip. Of the other characters, most are fairly flat but sympathetic, and even the antagonist of the story -- Darren's would-be murderer -- is portrayed sympathetically and with a bit more humanity than I was expecting.
"Lock & Key" is a well-done book, and enjoyable even if time-travel fiction normally isn't your thing. It's helped along by accessible writing, good characters and dialogue, and a nice flow and pace that keep the story moving.
The gunshot should have killed Darren Ault... but somehow he's not dead, while the rest of humanity seems to have vanished! And as if THAT couldn't be any more confusing, he's whisked away to a place called the Library, where the grouchy foul-mouthed Librarian, Fischer, informs him that somehow his murder in the present has caused an error that's made humanity as a whole cease to exist. And the only person who can fix it is... Darren himself. So he finds himself being shuffled off back in time -- to ancient Scotland, thirteenth-century Norway, and nineteenth-century Kentucky -- to meet some of his ancestors and do his best to save his own life... and the fate of the world.
Gordon Bonnet's writing is nicely accessible, flowing well and not getting too bogged down in the technical details that can often make quantum fiction/time-travel stories hard to enjoy. He writes great banter, is good at painting vivid images, and overall has written a well-paced and entertaining read. Some of the dialogue of the characters in the past feels overly formal and stilted, but I do appreciate that people probably talked differently in different time periods, and it can be tricky trying to accommodate that.
Darren Ault is a bit of an everyman as far as protagonists go, but he's entertaining to read about -- bewildered but determined to do what needs done, even if he complains along the way. Fischer the Librarian is a delightfully snarky character, with his assistant Maggie being a nice foil while still having her moments to get in a good quip. Of the other characters, most are fairly flat but sympathetic, and even the antagonist of the story -- Darren's would-be murderer -- is portrayed sympathetically and with a bit more humanity than I was expecting.
"Lock & Key" is a well-done book, and enjoyable even if time-travel fiction normally isn't your thing. It's helped along by accessible writing, good characters and dialogue, and a nice flow and pace that keep the story moving.
July 6, 2018
Character development is lacking, the protagonist fares a little better but doesn't have much personality to begin with, they make decisions that don't make much sense, even for things that seemed basic, e.g. one guy who is supposed to be a jerk but whose job and the fate of humanity depend on the protagonist's mission to right wrongs in a past timeline makes it clear that because intervention close to the timeline of origin hasn't been "locked" any changes could have dire consequences, an unrepairable time paradox, so he's not allowed to touch anything, including food or drink, and what is he given for this mission of unknown lenght? One sandwich. Only so he can complain how ill prepared he's been for the time jump, which already happened before by not checking the weather in the destination's time of the year. Twice. No mention of how or why, can communicate in perfect english with people in 14th century Norway and 10th century Scotland, probably (as the book goes) by some translation mechanism, which works perfectly except for given names and one word that he has to explain. Caring about detail it bothers me that it works that way apparently just so they make fun of his name, and to mention what a funny sounding word that is. There are some interesting ideas along the story that aren't explored any further, one third-halfway it becomes obvious everything's being prepared for a big reveal, no explanation or suggestions on how it might've happened; it's mentioned often along the story, the protagonist has to just accept it, and that's expected from the reader too. Not for sci-fi aficionados, as an adventure is interesting in bits & pieces, descriptions are good and the author has good command of the written word.
August 19, 2018
I adore the complexities of time travel with all of their rules and paradoxes, and Bonnet's tale doesn't disappoint.
When Darren is shot in the head by his best friend, it creates a paradox that launches all of humanity into a logical void (i.e. nonexistence). Darren must now travel back to three different time periods to gather information about the divergences and attempt to bring back the human race. I won't spoil the end but I will say that like many time travel stories, the resolution involves circular reasoning, and one particular detail is reminiscent of the movie Paycheck. There are no real 'scary' parts in this novel, rather a series of scenes that create some fun tension.
This is a 'smart person' book that weaves one big puzzle and challenges the mind. If you do not already have a fascination with the intricacies of time travel, this might not be the book for you. I, for one, loved every minute of it and now feel a wee bit depressed that it's over.
When Darren is shot in the head by his best friend, it creates a paradox that launches all of humanity into a logical void (i.e. nonexistence). Darren must now travel back to three different time periods to gather information about the divergences and attempt to bring back the human race. I won't spoil the end but I will say that like many time travel stories, the resolution involves circular reasoning, and one particular detail is reminiscent of the movie Paycheck. There are no real 'scary' parts in this novel, rather a series of scenes that create some fun tension.
This is a 'smart person' book that weaves one big puzzle and challenges the mind. If you do not already have a fascination with the intricacies of time travel, this might not be the book for you. I, for one, loved every minute of it and now feel a wee bit depressed that it's over.
November 2, 2020
😊
What if your murder wiped out humanity? It just no longer existed. Thing is you didn't die, you ended up in a strange place with someone called Archibald Fischer. Fischer works in an unusual library and is almost the answer to your problem. Only, you have to work it out yourself while he sends you back in time in search of divergents that helped to cause the non existence of mankind. The things you learn, that shock you to the core, near death experiences that catapult you back to the library. All really come down to one moment in time.....
Very enjoyable book about one man trying to evade destiny.
Back story relating to the time travel was interesting and the final bomb drop at the end left me thinking wtaf lol.
What if your murder wiped out humanity? It just no longer existed. Thing is you didn't die, you ended up in a strange place with someone called Archibald Fischer. Fischer works in an unusual library and is almost the answer to your problem. Only, you have to work it out yourself while he sends you back in time in search of divergents that helped to cause the non existence of mankind. The things you learn, that shock you to the core, near death experiences that catapult you back to the library. All really come down to one moment in time.....
Very enjoyable book about one man trying to evade destiny.
Back story relating to the time travel was interesting and the final bomb drop at the end left me thinking wtaf lol.
November 14, 2018
Excellent time travel mystery
If you like time travel novels, I predict that you will like this one. The protagonist is an interesting and likeable guy. The story is well-told and gripping. As with many plots in the genre, it gets a little convoluted, but only a little.
However, Bonnet takes some serious cheap shots at Christianity, showing two extremely fanatical, not to mention evil, itinerant preachers. I realize these are not mainstream Christian characters. But these are the only people in the book with any actual faith, and they could not be much worse.
So if highly unfair treatment of people of faith bothers you, perhaps you should look for another book.
If you like time travel novels, I predict that you will like this one. The protagonist is an interesting and likeable guy. The story is well-told and gripping. As with many plots in the genre, it gets a little convoluted, but only a little.
However, Bonnet takes some serious cheap shots at Christianity, showing two extremely fanatical, not to mention evil, itinerant preachers. I realize these are not mainstream Christian characters. But these are the only people in the book with any actual faith, and they could not be much worse.
So if highly unfair treatment of people of faith bothers you, perhaps you should look for another book.
August 11, 2018
It was a nice read, but in the end it left me a bit... so what?
Characters are moderately well written and entertaining, but the protagonist's adventures aren't that much interesting. You go on reading because the events are somewhat funny or curious, hoping to find some worthy ending... but in the end the time-altering explanation is lacking.
Author's writing is good, but the story in itself is disappointing. It has a mind-bending premise, but that looks just an excuse to go in odd places in the past, without much rhyme or reason.
All in all a pleasant read, but I was hoping for more.
Characters are moderately well written and entertaining, but the protagonist's adventures aren't that much interesting. You go on reading because the events are somewhat funny or curious, hoping to find some worthy ending... but in the end the time-altering explanation is lacking.
Author's writing is good, but the story in itself is disappointing. It has a mind-bending premise, but that looks just an excuse to go in odd places in the past, without much rhyme or reason.
All in all a pleasant read, but I was hoping for more.
August 12, 2018
Nicely Twisted
I enjoyed the pace and the plot and would have enjoyed more but it ended at an appropriate point. Further episodes could follow but it stands well enough alone. The supernatural is perfectly mixed with technology and very slightly odd humans. The humour is pitched well and doesn't spoil the flow of the plot nor the WSOD.
I might take more by the author, I certainly admire his style and that is half the battle of an enjoyable read. It probably doesn't actually rate four stars but it is a good ironic smile above three.
I enjoyed the pace and the plot and would have enjoyed more but it ended at an appropriate point. Further episodes could follow but it stands well enough alone. The supernatural is perfectly mixed with technology and very slightly odd humans. The humour is pitched well and doesn't spoil the flow of the plot nor the WSOD.
I might take more by the author, I certainly admire his style and that is half the battle of an enjoyable read. It probably doesn't actually rate four stars but it is a good ironic smile above three.
November 7, 2018
Wow a book with a beginning middle and end.
I have to say I enjoy books based around time-travel but I have been disappointed with recent reads. This was well written and some of the descriptive prose was exceptional I read a few random paragraphs out to friends around me to much amusement.
This is a writer I will seek out, again and again, one of the rare modern writers who have the skill to tell a story and embellish it with the creative use of English.
I through recommend this as a light easy read.
I have to say I enjoy books based around time-travel but I have been disappointed with recent reads. This was well written and some of the descriptive prose was exceptional I read a few random paragraphs out to friends around me to much amusement.
This is a writer I will seek out, again and again, one of the rare modern writers who have the skill to tell a story and embellish it with the creative use of English.
I through recommend this as a light easy read.
November 20, 2018
Well - okay. That was an ending. Yep.
Intriguing at the beginning, dragging through the middle, and then I got to the end and it was actually exciting for a split second before... what? How do I even describe that ending? Any story about time travel will inevitably involve some “We don’t know the philosophy of why this works, it just does,” but this wasn’t in a fascinating way. More like the author saying, “Look, it doesn’t make sense anyway, so just let me end the book the way I want to end it.” I find myself rolling my eyes more than anything.
Intriguing at the beginning, dragging through the middle, and then I got to the end and it was actually exciting for a split second before... what? How do I even describe that ending? Any story about time travel will inevitably involve some “We don’t know the philosophy of why this works, it just does,” but this wasn’t in a fascinating way. More like the author saying, “Look, it doesn’t make sense anyway, so just let me end the book the way I want to end it.” I find myself rolling my eyes more than anything.
October 12, 2022
Would make a great movie
If Netflix made this into a movie I would definitely watch it. This book has everything! A not so perfect character, named Darren, who is shot by his best friend. This causes life to exist and an adventure through time and space to fix the divergence. Darren also learns there is more to himself than he imagined.
There' s also a cast of interesting characters. They're all interconnected in interesting ways. I loved the adventures that happened in each of their timelines.
I really enjoyed the ending and the book as a whole.
If Netflix made this into a movie I would definitely watch it. This book has everything! A not so perfect character, named Darren, who is shot by his best friend. This causes life to exist and an adventure through time and space to fix the divergence. Darren also learns there is more to himself than he imagined.
There' s also a cast of interesting characters. They're all interconnected in interesting ways. I loved the adventures that happened in each of their timelines.
I really enjoyed the ending and the book as a whole.
August 30, 2024
In this book, Darren Ault is shot in the head by his good friend Lee. However, Darren doesn’t die. All of humanity is wiped out, though. With help from the Library of Timelines, Darren travels through time picking up clues on how to fix this. A good story.
This ebook version is not formatted with page numbers on the screen or time to read chapter. One chapter said it would take 2 hours and 13 minutes to read. Granted, it did have scene breaks, but who has over 2 hours to read one chapter. This book would have flowed better with shorter chapters.
This ebook version is not formatted with page numbers on the screen or time to read chapter. One chapter said it would take 2 hours and 13 minutes to read. Granted, it did have scene breaks, but who has over 2 hours to read one chapter. This book would have flowed better with shorter chapters.
January 26, 2017
I was thrilled with this book! It was a pleasant surprise. Bonnet threw together character who did not seem like they should fit together, but they truly did. Poor Darren is forced to do things he never thought he had the power or ability to do. (I hate giving away the plot, so I don't like to give detailed reviews.) Suffice it to say, an older Scottish lady, a foul-mouthed heavy metal-listening young librarian, and a bookstore guy from Seattle have quite the adventure over "time."
November 24, 2017
A story for true thinkers
I like a story I cannot figure out ahead of time. No matter how many clues were revealed I still couldn't predict the outcome of this story or the events leading up to it.. I have read hundreds of books and have developed a sense for even the most seemingly unpredictable story lines. I'm impressed that I couldn't predict the outcome of this one. Truly refreshing.
I like a story I cannot figure out ahead of time. No matter how many clues were revealed I still couldn't predict the outcome of this story or the events leading up to it.. I have read hundreds of books and have developed a sense for even the most seemingly unpredictable story lines. I'm impressed that I couldn't predict the outcome of this one. Truly refreshing.
June 26, 2018
What a trip!
Up until now I thought I understood time travel and its ramifications, but whoa...I was wrong! This book just took me on an unforgettable trip! Everyone should read this book...not only is it a really fun read, it also has some important life lessons. I highlighted a few, but now I feel compelled to read the book again, a little slower this time, so that I can really appreciate the trip.
Up until now I thought I understood time travel and its ramifications, but whoa...I was wrong! This book just took me on an unforgettable trip! Everyone should read this book...not only is it a really fun read, it also has some important life lessons. I highlighted a few, but now I feel compelled to read the book again, a little slower this time, so that I can really appreciate the trip.
July 2, 2018
Great story, deep mystery and suspense, Darren Ault bounces back an forth, from the Present to the Past
Great story, deep mystery and suspense, Darren Ault bounces back an forth, from the Present to the Past. Well written to maintain mystery and to keep the reader wondering. Darren gets sent, like BEAM ME UP SCOTTY to Scotland in the year 903, Norway in 1350, and Kentucky in 1844
Great story, deep mystery and suspense, Darren Ault bounces back an forth, from the Present to the Past. Well written to maintain mystery and to keep the reader wondering. Darren gets sent, like BEAM ME UP SCOTTY to Scotland in the year 903, Norway in 1350, and Kentucky in 1844
September 19, 2018
Time traveling fun
I received this book for free.
I liked the story. The premise was interesting, and the main character likeable. The ending was a little trite for my taste. Those who read/watch time travel stories will likely ask about additional paradoxes. Overall, entertaining.
I received this book for free.
I liked the story. The premise was interesting, and the main character likeable. The ending was a little trite for my taste. Those who read/watch time travel stories will likely ask about additional paradoxes. Overall, entertaining.
September 8, 2022
Clever, fast-paced, characters that grow on you, mystery, adventure - what's not to love??
Darren's BFF Lee invites Darren over for dinner and serves a bullet for dessert. Instead of waking up dead, Darren wakes up in a Library - & that's not the weirdest thing Darren will deal with in this book!
This book wasn't what I expected. It was better.
Darren's BFF Lee invites Darren over for dinner and serves a bullet for dessert. Instead of waking up dead, Darren wakes up in a Library - & that's not the weirdest thing Darren will deal with in this book!
This book wasn't what I expected. It was better.
June 13, 2023
This was a cleverly written book, not your usual time travel novel at all. I thought the characters were great, and sufficiently well written to make you care about them. The paradoxes of time travel were well thought out, and the variety of time periods was interesting.
I would be happy to read more by this intriguing author.
I would be happy to read more by this intriguing author.
July 23, 2018
I tend to push through to finish mediocre books because I feel like you just never know. Not this one. There clearly was no editor involved and the writing was so sophomoric that I gave up before the end of the first chapter. Too bad,because the concept was interesting.
September 5, 2018
This was a light, fast read. Mostly enjoyable. It seemed at times like it was trying to be funny in a "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" kind of way, but didn't quite pull it off. But still a fun story.
October 4, 2018
Something different.
So good to read a book that is different from all the rest if the stuff. Excellent imagination used by the author, You're never too sure where this book is going next.
So good to read a book that is different from all the rest if the stuff. Excellent imagination used by the author, You're never too sure where this book is going next.
February 28, 2019
I enjoyed it, found it fun and different. I like things that take me out of reality and or twist it. This did. If I find myself not being able to put the book down and wanting to finish it is a good sign that its easy to read and enjoyable.
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