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Middle Falls Time Travel #9
The Tribulations of Ned Summers
A young woman is murdered in Middle Falls, Oregon in 1952. The police never make an arrest, but the town convicts Ned Summers of the crime anyway. He banishes himself to a small house in the woods where he lives alone for the rest of his life.
When he dies, he opens his eyes back in 1952, just a few days before the murder occurred.
Can Ned Summers stop the murder and save his friend?
The Tribulations of Ned Summers is the ninth book in the Middle Falls Time Travel series, but can be read as a standalone novel.
When he dies, he opens his eyes back in 1952, just a few days before the murder occurred.
Can Ned Summers stop the murder and save his friend?
The Tribulations of Ned Summers is the ninth book in the Middle Falls Time Travel series, but can be read as a standalone novel.
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First published February 22, 2019
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March 18, 2020
As I progress through this series, I cannot help but fear that each new book will feel repetitive of all the stories that have come already. However, with his familiar narrative, Inmon creates another great read that had me engrossed all throughout.
I have found that each of the stories has a theme and this time, Inmon turns his hand to crime fiction. The mystery of how Mary Malone is murdered haunts Ned Summers throughout all of his lifetimes. He is desperate to prevent the crime from taking place and tries his hardest to find out the events that happened that night. Interestingly, it is not until about a third of the way through the book that Summers “restarts” his life; usually this happens rather early on in the story. In this way, I felt like I had a genuine connection with the protagonist and have really warmed to him. As such, when his death finally occurred, I was saddened yet, keen to see what Ned would do differently.
The narrative style is definitely in keeping with the rest of the books in this series. I have grown to recognise Inmon’s writing and it has turned into something like listening to a friend read a story to you. What I am trying to say is that the narrative is easy to slip into and is effortless in establishing a connection with the events unfolding.
I appreciated the different direction that this story took. It felt fresh and new. Whilst appearances were made from other characters in the series, I was more interested in what Summers was doing. I enjoy watching True Crime programmes and felt that this was an echo of many documentaries – especially the scenes when Ned is hounded for a “confession”, being locked up for hours and demanded to know his real involvement in Mary’s death.
The way in which Ned is ostracised from society really made me sympathetic towards his character. It takes a long time for him to become accepted and this is all because of the murder that dominates his lifetimes. I was unsure how Inmon would conclude this story because it seemed as if Ned would never find retribution. Whilst I was surprised at the final closing, Inmon has treated this correctly and I appreciated the moral lesson at the end. Indeed, I felt like Ned was due some rest and relaxation by that point – he needed to move on and have his own friends and family.
I think the connection I established with Ned has helped make this one of my more favoured books of the series. He is genuine and kind in all aspects and I wanted to see him succeed. Whilst an appearance from his “watcher” does not occur until the end, I liked how Inmon slipped this into the narrative’s progression. It felt natural, not forced, and a way of moving the story to its finale.
This is part of a lengthy series but is still a rapid read. It’s one of my favourites and can easily be read as a stand-alone. Please have a look at my other reviews of this series, as I am sure there’s a book out there that suits everyone’s tastes. Personally, this one was way up there in my enjoyment levels.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have found that each of the stories has a theme and this time, Inmon turns his hand to crime fiction. The mystery of how Mary Malone is murdered haunts Ned Summers throughout all of his lifetimes. He is desperate to prevent the crime from taking place and tries his hardest to find out the events that happened that night. Interestingly, it is not until about a third of the way through the book that Summers “restarts” his life; usually this happens rather early on in the story. In this way, I felt like I had a genuine connection with the protagonist and have really warmed to him. As such, when his death finally occurred, I was saddened yet, keen to see what Ned would do differently.
The narrative style is definitely in keeping with the rest of the books in this series. I have grown to recognise Inmon’s writing and it has turned into something like listening to a friend read a story to you. What I am trying to say is that the narrative is easy to slip into and is effortless in establishing a connection with the events unfolding.
I appreciated the different direction that this story took. It felt fresh and new. Whilst appearances were made from other characters in the series, I was more interested in what Summers was doing. I enjoy watching True Crime programmes and felt that this was an echo of many documentaries – especially the scenes when Ned is hounded for a “confession”, being locked up for hours and demanded to know his real involvement in Mary’s death.
The way in which Ned is ostracised from society really made me sympathetic towards his character. It takes a long time for him to become accepted and this is all because of the murder that dominates his lifetimes. I was unsure how Inmon would conclude this story because it seemed as if Ned would never find retribution. Whilst I was surprised at the final closing, Inmon has treated this correctly and I appreciated the moral lesson at the end. Indeed, I felt like Ned was due some rest and relaxation by that point – he needed to move on and have his own friends and family.
I think the connection I established with Ned has helped make this one of my more favoured books of the series. He is genuine and kind in all aspects and I wanted to see him succeed. Whilst an appearance from his “watcher” does not occur until the end, I liked how Inmon slipped this into the narrative’s progression. It felt natural, not forced, and a way of moving the story to its finale.
This is part of a lengthy series but is still a rapid read. It’s one of my favourites and can easily be read as a stand-alone. Please have a look at my other reviews of this series, as I am sure there’s a book out there that suits everyone’s tastes. Personally, this one was way up there in my enjoyment levels.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 15, 2022
Is it possible to fix everything or should some things be left alone??
This was the big question for Ned through his multiple Middle Falls lives as he lived through his own murder mystery!
4.5 rounded up
This was the big question for Ned through his multiple Middle Falls lives as he lived through his own murder mystery!
4.5 rounded up
July 29, 2020
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February 11, 2021
Another "time traveller" sent back to the some point in his life with the chance to do things differently, in this case to stop the murder of a young lady, a murder where Ned Summers is the main suspect. First time around he lives as a hermit in a cabin out in the woods. Second time he is charged with the murder. Third time, find out for yourself and for the other trips back, by reading this Middle Falls goodie.
May 8, 2021
I love how each book in this series, even though they all have the same premise, has a totally different vibe.
By the way, I generally do not care for mysteries at all, but I was really engrossed in this one. I did figure it out for myself, and I was just a teeny bit underwhelmed by the ending, not because Enquiring minds want to know. I think the end could have been fleshed out a bit more.
By the way, I generally do not care for mysteries at all, but I was really engrossed in this one. I did figure it out for myself, and I was just a teeny bit underwhelmed by the ending, not because Enquiring minds want to know. I think the end could have been fleshed out a bit more.
May 20, 2025
Book 9 of the Middle Falls Time Travel series is yet another winner! I don’t think I have ever stayed with a series through this many books but each one has grabbed my attention from the very beginning. In this book, Ned is first accused of a murder he did not commit and in subsequent lives he not only tries to solve the mystery of the real killer but tries to prevent the murder all together. It amazes me how a series of books can hold the same basic theme, that of traveling back in time where the protagonist is given the opportunity to restart life (often multiple times though never from birth) yet each book has a totally different plot with characters that are driven by completely different motives. All of the characters are connected in some way to the small town of Middle Falls, Oregon, which further creates connections that are subtly brought out in each book.
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October 26, 2024
May be my third favourite in this series
Thomas Weaver then Michael Hollister, wow. Perfect books !! Now, Ned Summers. Again , perfect.
I don't care how many times I re-read this series and certain books in particular, I get caught up and in awe of life (or lives) itself. The stories are so easy for me to get immersed into and I experience almost every emotion.
Ned is moving so close to being my absolute favorite. I will surely read his story again even though I've lost count on which read this one is.
Please do yourself a favor and get this series, ALL of them.
Middle Falls .... Wow just wow.
Thomas Weaver then Michael Hollister, wow. Perfect books !! Now, Ned Summers. Again , perfect.
I don't care how many times I re-read this series and certain books in particular, I get caught up and in awe of life (or lives) itself. The stories are so easy for me to get immersed into and I experience almost every emotion.
Ned is moving so close to being my absolute favorite. I will surely read his story again even though I've lost count on which read this one is.
Please do yourself a favor and get this series, ALL of them.
Middle Falls .... Wow just wow.
October 22, 2019
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An outstanding, live your life over, time traveling, mystery. I'll repeat it again, this is the best series you've never read. Read it!
An outstanding, live your life over, time traveling, mystery. I'll repeat it again, this is the best series you've never read. Read it!
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March 13, 2019The Tribulations of Ned Summers - Middle Falls Time Travel Bk 9 - Written by Shawn Inmon -
What can you do when you have done all you can do and still it is the same?
A young woman is murdered in Middle Falls, Oregon in 1952. The police never make an arrest, but the town convicts Ned Summers of the crime anyway. He banishes himself to a small house in the woods where he lives alone for the rest of his life. When he dies, he opens his eyes back in 1952, just a few days before the murder occurred. Can Ned Summers stop the murder and save his friend?
What did I like? I have read every one of these books in this series and I think I liked this one the best so far. I loved the character of Ned Summers and how hard he tried, it just broke my heart. Being a time traveler lover these books have all been so enjoying to me.
What will you like? Another great story in this awesome series and the details of this one will blow your mind. The research and descriptions jump off each and every page. The characters are as unique as only Shawn Inmon can work his magic on. The storyline is well written and develops as it unfolds to the very end. I love the interaction between the book characters and you never know who is going to be where. Can’t wait for the next one!!!!!! No matter what it is, Shawn Inmon is on my favorite author list.
What can you do when you have done all you can do and still it is the same?
A young woman is murdered in Middle Falls, Oregon in 1952. The police never make an arrest, but the town convicts Ned Summers of the crime anyway. He banishes himself to a small house in the woods where he lives alone for the rest of his life. When he dies, he opens his eyes back in 1952, just a few days before the murder occurred. Can Ned Summers stop the murder and save his friend?
What did I like? I have read every one of these books in this series and I think I liked this one the best so far. I loved the character of Ned Summers and how hard he tried, it just broke my heart. Being a time traveler lover these books have all been so enjoying to me.
What will you like? Another great story in this awesome series and the details of this one will blow your mind. The research and descriptions jump off each and every page. The characters are as unique as only Shawn Inmon can work his magic on. The storyline is well written and develops as it unfolds to the very end. I love the interaction between the book characters and you never know who is going to be where. Can’t wait for the next one!!!!!! No matter what it is, Shawn Inmon is on my favorite author list.
June 25, 2022
The ninth book in The Middle Falls series by Shawn Inmon and, as of the time I'm posting this, the last one released (another one is expected next month). I liked this but I'm afraid my only comments on it are a spoiler.
Can't recommend this series strongly enough.
Can't recommend this series strongly enough.
June 25, 2021
I think we first heard about the murder of Mary Malone from Veronica McAllister's mother, as a warning to be alert on graduation night (although it's possible I have my characters confused...but we definitely heard about her murder in a previous book!) Ned was actually the last person to see Mary, prior to her murder. Subsequently, the town sort of found him "guilty" even though he was never formally charged with the crime. So...after living his life and returning back to that fateful night, Ned feels that he must somehow find out who really did murder her, and prevent it from happening.
This was another really great re-set story with a murder mystery included. And as always, our time traveler ultimately learns an invaluable life lesson, and a little nugget for the rest of us who will probably never be so fortunate to be given a do-over.
This was another really great re-set story with a murder mystery included. And as always, our time traveler ultimately learns an invaluable life lesson, and a little nugget for the rest of us who will probably never be so fortunate to be given a do-over.
March 4, 2019
Although I didn't enjoy this book as much as prior ones, I still liked it. It was just so darn frustrating... ;-) for Ned as well as for me (and a tad boring). It was a nice little mystery but, really, who else could it have been?
I understand wanting to change things around a bit in this series, but I hope the next one will be more like the first 8 books that I loved from the beginning. All in all, a fantastic series.
I understand wanting to change things around a bit in this series, but I hope the next one will be more like the first 8 books that I loved from the beginning. All in all, a fantastic series.
February 23, 2019
I absolutely love this series by Shawn Inmon, and book #9 in the Middle Falls time travel continuum didn't disappoint.
I'm drawn to time travel stories, and these books have a very interesting and novel way of approaching the idea.
Imagine being suddenly thrown back in time to a critical moment in your life, having the opportunity to live it all over again from that point on, and being able to change the things you thought you'd like to change. Would you become richer if you knew what was going to happen in a few years? Marry someone else? Change what you do for a living? To me these books are a fascinating glimpse into the what ifs of our lifelines - could we or would we be better off if only we'd done something different here or there?
Ned Summers has that opportunity for a "life do-over" in this book, and makes the most of what he perceives to be things he can change in his world. He actually has more than one of those opportunities, with differing results and different life paths. I won't give up any more of the story, and although it's a little different from previous Middle Falls books, it fits well with the entire series. As always, the characters are well conceived and likeable, the story flows seamlessly, and I again found myself wishing that the story didn't end with the last page. But maybe that's the point - maybe there's more to the whole grand design than we're aware of... this time.
I'm drawn to time travel stories, and these books have a very interesting and novel way of approaching the idea.
Imagine being suddenly thrown back in time to a critical moment in your life, having the opportunity to live it all over again from that point on, and being able to change the things you thought you'd like to change. Would you become richer if you knew what was going to happen in a few years? Marry someone else? Change what you do for a living? To me these books are a fascinating glimpse into the what ifs of our lifelines - could we or would we be better off if only we'd done something different here or there?
Ned Summers has that opportunity for a "life do-over" in this book, and makes the most of what he perceives to be things he can change in his world. He actually has more than one of those opportunities, with differing results and different life paths. I won't give up any more of the story, and although it's a little different from previous Middle Falls books, it fits well with the entire series. As always, the characters are well conceived and likeable, the story flows seamlessly, and I again found myself wishing that the story didn't end with the last page. But maybe that's the point - maybe there's more to the whole grand design than we're aware of... this time.
September 7, 2023
It's a week before graduation. Ned has a date with Mary Malone, the very pretty girl that works in the grocery store that graduated a couple years ago. The date is fairly tame, but Ned has the time of his life. Unfortunately Mary disappeared and was found dead a couple days later. Although innocent, Ned is the lead suspect and is ostracized. He moves to a cabin in the woods for the rest of that life. He returns to life a day before his date with Mary. Not immediately, but faster than some Middle Falls time travelers he realizes that he has a do over. Now he is going to try to save Mary.
I was so focused on Ned that I didn't realize that this was a mystery until it was near the end of the book. What happened that night and who killed Mary? I cringed a bit in Ned's second life, as he planned to follow Mary after he dropped her off at home from their date. After I pulled it together it went really fast. The mystery was well done and the solution made perfect sense. I got a 4.3 stars enjoyment even though the book was better. I would have had more fun trying to solve the mystery than whatever it was that I did.
I was so focused on Ned that I didn't realize that this was a mystery until it was near the end of the book. What happened that night and who killed Mary? I cringed a bit in Ned's second life, as he planned to follow Mary after he dropped her off at home from their date. After I pulled it together it went really fast. The mystery was well done and the solution made perfect sense. I got a 4.3 stars enjoyment even though the book was better. I would have had more fun trying to solve the mystery than whatever it was that I did.
February 22, 2019
Disclosure: I downloaded this book for free, have purchased four previous books by the author, and am posting an honest review of this work.
Shawn Inmon has written a crackling time-travel/mystery novel, as part of his Middle Falls (Oregon) series. While there is some suspense—as there was in his Scott Mckenzie novel, this is more of a whodunit work! But as in the Mckenzie work, our hero, Ned Summers (who is about to graduate high school), tries to prevent a murder of an innocent person (but only one in this book), during his many lifetimes.
The author (as in all his novels) is very effective in communicating character, emotions, and periods in "small town" America, beginning in the early 1950s in this book.
We also renew our pleasurable acquaintances with Artie's burgers and shakes (and Perry Zimmerman), as well as the Universal Life Center.
As always, this latest Inmon time-travel book was a rapid read. I finished it in less than a day.
Shawn Inmon has written a crackling time-travel/mystery novel, as part of his Middle Falls (Oregon) series. While there is some suspense—as there was in his Scott Mckenzie novel, this is more of a whodunit work! But as in the Mckenzie work, our hero, Ned Summers (who is about to graduate high school), tries to prevent a murder of an innocent person (but only one in this book), during his many lifetimes.
The author (as in all his novels) is very effective in communicating character, emotions, and periods in "small town" America, beginning in the early 1950s in this book.
We also renew our pleasurable acquaintances with Artie's burgers and shakes (and Perry Zimmerman), as well as the Universal Life Center.
As always, this latest Inmon time-travel book was a rapid read. I finished it in less than a day.
February 27, 2019
An interesting version in the series.
This is my 9th book of the Middle Falls Time Travel Series. I have enjoyed each of them to varying degrees. What
I liked about this book was the multiple attempts to correct the past. This actually fits with my philosophy more than some of the others. Being in later years of my life (I am 82 as I write this) I have many times wondered what my life would been like if I had made a different choice at critical points along the way. I long ago decided that no matter what I had done things would have come out pretty much the same. I guess I am pretty much committed to keep following this series as long as Mr. Nikon keeps writing them or I reach the end of my "series" first.
This is my 9th book of the Middle Falls Time Travel Series. I have enjoyed each of them to varying degrees. What
I liked about this book was the multiple attempts to correct the past. This actually fits with my philosophy more than some of the others. Being in later years of my life (I am 82 as I write this) I have many times wondered what my life would been like if I had made a different choice at critical points along the way. I long ago decided that no matter what I had done things would have come out pretty much the same. I guess I am pretty much committed to keep following this series as long as Mr. Nikon keeps writing them or I reach the end of my "series" first.
April 7, 2022
I listened to this book for free on the Audible Library.
Two things struck me when I started this story. First, it is set on the far early end of the Middle Falls timeline, in the early 1950s. Next, a good healthy chunk of the story, much more than the previous ones, is dedicated to relating Ned's first life. Usually we get a quick summary, then jump into the resets. Not so for this one. Ned's story focuses around a specific event--a mystery--and his resets are dedicated to solving it. Each reset gives him another part of the puzzle--the rest of Ned's life is much more sparingly touched upon. Book nine, and we're still getting some fun experiments. All in all, another satisfying entry to the series.
Two things struck me when I started this story. First, it is set on the far early end of the Middle Falls timeline, in the early 1950s. Next, a good healthy chunk of the story, much more than the previous ones, is dedicated to relating Ned's first life. Usually we get a quick summary, then jump into the resets. Not so for this one. Ned's story focuses around a specific event--a mystery--and his resets are dedicated to solving it. Each reset gives him another part of the puzzle--the rest of Ned's life is much more sparingly touched upon. Book nine, and we're still getting some fun experiments. All in all, another satisfying entry to the series.
October 23, 2022
Though this was possibly the most entertaining, it had the least satisfying ending. Shawn says in the author notes, he intended it that way but I'm a sucker for a happy ending and whilst there are elements of satisfaction it falls flat for me.
But that's just the ending, the plot was a fast paced whodoneit, with some interesting side characters such as "stink" the protagonists best friend who always has a witty remark. It, as always, was an emotional ride right up until the last sentence.
I think it's going to be hard to beat my favourite two of this series, but each story teaches me something. But most of all - there's many ways to live a life, many lessons to learn on the way and you won't always reach the conclusion you set out for.
But that's just the ending, the plot was a fast paced whodoneit, with some interesting side characters such as "stink" the protagonists best friend who always has a witty remark. It, as always, was an emotional ride right up until the last sentence.
I think it's going to be hard to beat my favourite two of this series, but each story teaches me something. But most of all - there's many ways to live a life, many lessons to learn on the way and you won't always reach the conclusion you set out for.
April 9, 2025
Ned Summers is a teenager on the cusp of high school graduation in 1952. The story begins with Ned preparing for his first date with the prettiest girl in town, Mary Malone. From there, his world changes forever.
This wasn’t my favorite story in the Middle Falls series, but I do appreciate Inmon’s ability to bring new ideas to each character’s story and to avoid predictability and formulaic scenarios.
I found Ned to be a very likable character with much patience, courage and sense of goodness and I enjoyed his relationship with his father. Each story in this series is a thought experiment on what you would do if you could have a do over, or two, or 10! I enjoy riding along in these thought experiments.
This wasn’t my favorite story in the Middle Falls series, but I do appreciate Inmon’s ability to bring new ideas to each character’s story and to avoid predictability and formulaic scenarios.
I found Ned to be a very likable character with much patience, courage and sense of goodness and I enjoyed his relationship with his father. Each story in this series is a thought experiment on what you would do if you could have a do over, or two, or 10! I enjoy riding along in these thought experiments.
March 5, 2019
A Who Done It!!!
In what I thought was the last book in this series, our hero Ned is accused of murder. But we know he couldn't have done it. As far as Ned could tell it was up to him to save her or at least find out who the killer is no matter how many lives it takes. (A personal note to the author, there are still quite a few spots in this book where a sentence is missing a word or an extra word is thrown in. Your proof readers need to be more careful or you Shawn need to slow down and proof read a little better. I do love this series and I can't wait to read the next book. So thanks!)
In what I thought was the last book in this series, our hero Ned is accused of murder. But we know he couldn't have done it. As far as Ned could tell it was up to him to save her or at least find out who the killer is no matter how many lives it takes. (A personal note to the author, there are still quite a few spots in this book where a sentence is missing a word or an extra word is thrown in. Your proof readers need to be more careful or you Shawn need to slow down and proof read a little better. I do love this series and I can't wait to read the next book. So thanks!)
September 28, 2025
Hang in there?
Four tries. That’s how many reboots it takes Ned Summers to figure out how to handle and solve the murder of his Friday night date with hotshot Mary Malone. I say that right off the bat in case you’re like me and think you don’t have the energy to watch him be blamed for it. Again.
Sometimes—not always, but sometimes—you need to hang in there. This time, you’ll be glad you did.
The mystery will ultimately be solved. Ned will learn what he needs to break the cycle. And you’ll be pleasantly pleased with not only how things turn out for Ned, but also who turns up.
Four tries. That’s how many reboots it takes Ned Summers to figure out how to handle and solve the murder of his Friday night date with hotshot Mary Malone. I say that right off the bat in case you’re like me and think you don’t have the energy to watch him be blamed for it. Again.
Sometimes—not always, but sometimes—you need to hang in there. This time, you’ll be glad you did.
The mystery will ultimately be solved. Ned will learn what he needs to break the cycle. And you’ll be pleasantly pleased with not only how things turn out for Ned, but also who turns up.
February 25, 2019
A great mystery story
Another great book 👍 in the Middle Falls series from my friend Shawn. I really liked the "who done it"/detective line this story follows and Shawn does a great job keeping you guessing and then letting his "detective" learn his true path
Everyone's been pose with the question if you could go back in time to stop Hitler would you? Shawn shows us that what may seem simple to change if given the chance sometimes isn't or can't
Great lesson to take from another great Middle Falls story
Another great book 👍 in the Middle Falls series from my friend Shawn. I really liked the "who done it"/detective line this story follows and Shawn does a great job keeping you guessing and then letting his "detective" learn his true path
Everyone's been pose with the question if you could go back in time to stop Hitler would you? Shawn shows us that what may seem simple to change if given the chance sometimes isn't or can't
Great lesson to take from another great Middle Falls story
February 27, 2019
A favorite book in the series!
What a fantastic mystery in this series! I truly enjoyed this book and all of the twists and turns it took along the way. Shawn Inmon has taken the series to a new height with Ned Summers! This book was very hard to put down due to great building of the characters and plotline. I highly recommend it! I will continue to anxiously await the next book in the series this May!
What a fantastic mystery in this series! I truly enjoyed this book and all of the twists and turns it took along the way. Shawn Inmon has taken the series to a new height with Ned Summers! This book was very hard to put down due to great building of the characters and plotline. I highly recommend it! I will continue to anxiously await the next book in the series this May!
August 15, 2020
A fine return to form after the disappointment of the Cassandra Collins story. Ned Summers had featured before if only in a peripheral role but his tale transpired to be very interesting, with the theme from others in this series that some things are meant to be. Having said that maybe your own path can lead to a brighter future if you make the right choices. Thought provoking writing.
Ray Smillie
Ray Smillie
December 22, 2021
I feel like I've moved to Middle Falls, so engrossed have I become in these stories.
Just when I've come upon my favorite, another story pops up to move into first place. William and Ned are totally believable characters. I can clearly picture the high school, police station, Arties diner, the movie theater, the grocery store. It was great fun to have some old "friends" visit, from other books in the series.
Just when I've come upon my favorite, another story pops up to move into first place. William and Ned are totally believable characters. I can clearly picture the high school, police station, Arties diner, the movie theater, the grocery store. It was great fun to have some old "friends" visit, from other books in the series.
January 20, 2022
This was fairly well done. It reminded me of Recursion. I like how it mixed the concepts of reliving a person's life being able to make different decisions and the mystery of solving a murder. I probably won't read any more books in this series, but it was fine as a standalone book.
December 19, 2022
I've read through to book 15 of this series to date. Although I found some stronger than others, and I do think listening to them back to back they become a bit formulaic, but in spite of all that these stories are like crack. You can't eat just one. Once you fall into this world you will feel like one of these characters living groundhog-day lives, over and over trying to get it right.
But it will be inescapable.
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September 16, 2023
Finally finished. The last several books have seemed to drag a bit and I haven’t felt very connected to the main characters. In this one Ned is about to graduate from high school. He has a date with Mary who is two years older. She is murdered after their date and he gets blamed, though not charged. He spends a few lifetimes trying to save her. There is an interesting twist at the end when we find out who is son is.
March 28, 2024
Middle Falls an amazing place!
I think I’ve claimed every book in this series “is my favorite”. I loved this book so much! I’m not to lie, I skipped ahead a couple of times just to see if Mary would be saved. I also got a touch of anxiety each Friday night! I’m so happy Ned changed himself his last life and lived the fulfilling life he deserved. I’m so happy I discovered this author and these fantastic books!
I think I’ve claimed every book in this series “is my favorite”. I loved this book so much! I’m not to lie, I skipped ahead a couple of times just to see if Mary would be saved. I also got a touch of anxiety each Friday night! I’m so happy Ned changed himself his last life and lived the fulfilling life he deserved. I’m so happy I discovered this author and these fantastic books!
February 2, 2026
I liked the mystery and suspense in this story. Eventually it took a sudden turn with a very unexpected twist. Although I would have liked to have seen some sort of resolution for Mary Malone, the girl he was trying to save, I understood the final outcome and why it happened that way. I really liked how his final life turned out though! I throughly enjoyed this story! One of my favorites in the series!
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