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Flux
Lost in time, the town of Black Creek, Kentucky becomes home to temporal layers of people, creatures, and monsters from disparate eras. Journey beyond the time of humanity and witness the rewriting of mankind's genesis.
For Owen McCoy, a typical day on the job as head of security for Synergy, a research company conducting mysterious experiments, is boring at best. And that's the way he likes it. Patrolling the Appalachian mountainside, where his now deceased father taught him how to hunt, is relaxing and connects him to the past.
But today is not a typical day on the job. It begins with asking a thief to join him for breakfast. Seeking to set the young man on a better path, Owen invites him to walk the perimeter with him and consider a more honest living. Before their patrol can begin, they discover evidence that the facility has been breached. When Owen's truck explodes, he's confused, but ready for whatever might come his way.
At least, he thinks he is.
A wave of light-bending energy--the Flux--rolls down the mountainside, transporting Owen, and everyone in the nearby town of Black Creek, to October 14, 1985, the day before his father died. Two hours later, the second Flux hits, and then a third, and a fourth, each time collecting Black Creek residents from various times. They're carried through eras filled with wild animals, monsters of myth, and ancient beasts...and then beyond.
Joined by a ragtag group of temporal stowaways, including family members, Owen fights to restore order, stop the Flux, and return home, facing off against futuristic tech, primal killers, and the fear of losing his father...again.
International bestselling author of The Others and Infinite, Jeremy Robinson combines science, action, and strong characters to create an ever-changing landscape that explores the past, the human condition, and the lengths people will go to save those they love.
For Owen McCoy, a typical day on the job as head of security for Synergy, a research company conducting mysterious experiments, is boring at best. And that's the way he likes it. Patrolling the Appalachian mountainside, where his now deceased father taught him how to hunt, is relaxing and connects him to the past.
But today is not a typical day on the job. It begins with asking a thief to join him for breakfast. Seeking to set the young man on a better path, Owen invites him to walk the perimeter with him and consider a more honest living. Before their patrol can begin, they discover evidence that the facility has been breached. When Owen's truck explodes, he's confused, but ready for whatever might come his way.
At least, he thinks he is.
A wave of light-bending energy--the Flux--rolls down the mountainside, transporting Owen, and everyone in the nearby town of Black Creek, to October 14, 1985, the day before his father died. Two hours later, the second Flux hits, and then a third, and a fourth, each time collecting Black Creek residents from various times. They're carried through eras filled with wild animals, monsters of myth, and ancient beasts...and then beyond.
Joined by a ragtag group of temporal stowaways, including family members, Owen fights to restore order, stop the Flux, and return home, facing off against futuristic tech, primal killers, and the fear of losing his father...again.
International bestselling author of The Others and Infinite, Jeremy Robinson combines science, action, and strong characters to create an ever-changing landscape that explores the past, the human condition, and the lengths people will go to save those they love.
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First published May 14, 2019
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Jeremy Robinson
163 books2,596 followersJeremy Robinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventy novels and novellas, including Apocalypse Machine, Island 731, and SecondWorld, as well as the Jack Sigler thriller series and Project Nemesis, the highest selling, original (non-licensed) kaiju novel of all time. He’s known for mixing elements of science, history and mythology, which has earned him the #1 spot in Science Fiction and Action-Adventure, and secured him as the top creature feature author. Many of his novels have been adapted into comic books, optioned for film and TV, and translated into thirteen languages. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and three children. Visit him at www.bewareofmonsters.com.
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February 5, 2023
This makes Land of the Lost look like a quaint family vacation…..
Book Information
Flux was written by Jeremy Robinson. The book was published on May 31, 2019 and is 329 pages. It is the 3rd book in a group of 13 stand-alone novels in one universe all leading to a massive crossover. I listened to the audio version which is narrated by Jeffery Kafer. Jeremy Robinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventy novels and novellas.
Summary
Owen McCoy, head of security for a company called Synergy which conducts mysterious scientific research, is most at home in the Appalachian mountainside. That’s where he works and where he was raised by his now-deceased father. His day begins with an attempted robbery (which he turns into a job offer for the would-be robber) and with his truck being blown up while out on patrol. Those are the most normal things that happen to him that day.
Before Owen can even get his barrings, a wave of nausea-inducing light roars down the mountain, and he finds himself transported in the past….to the day before his dad was killed. Soon a 2nd, 3rd, 4th wave roll down the hill….each time transporting Owen and everyone around him further and further into the past. People and conflicts from past eras are the least of their problems as they also have to deal with animals, mythical creatures, ancient intelligent entities, and the future tech that is causing all their problems.
My Thoughts
I have read and enjoyed several books by Robinson within this literary universe and Flux, again, delivers.
Robinson’s books are always breakneck rollercoaster rides. This one is no exception. Owen McCoy barely gets his footing in any era before he is launched further back in time and must deal with entirely new challenges. He also must do so while dealing with the emotional toll of being reunited with his dead father and his younger self.
McCoy is a good lead character and leader. You pull for him and his success as he has a solid moral compass and his goal is always the safety and security of those counting on him.
We also begin to see how the universe that Robinson is creating might crossover.
Kafer’s narration of the audio version of this book is good. I have to say that I was dubious at first as I have heard grown to associate R.C. Bray with Robinson books but after becoming accustomed to the change, was pleasantly surprised. He does a great job of bringing the characters and story to life across many eras. Well done.
Recommendation
If you like action, run & gun, and fighting for survival against people, animals, and mythical beasts---then this book has your name all over it. Recommended.
Rating
4 Time Traveling Stars
Book Information
Flux was written by Jeremy Robinson. The book was published on May 31, 2019 and is 329 pages. It is the 3rd book in a group of 13 stand-alone novels in one universe all leading to a massive crossover. I listened to the audio version which is narrated by Jeffery Kafer. Jeremy Robinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seventy novels and novellas.
Summary
Owen McCoy, head of security for a company called Synergy which conducts mysterious scientific research, is most at home in the Appalachian mountainside. That’s where he works and where he was raised by his now-deceased father. His day begins with an attempted robbery (which he turns into a job offer for the would-be robber) and with his truck being blown up while out on patrol. Those are the most normal things that happen to him that day.
Before Owen can even get his barrings, a wave of nausea-inducing light roars down the mountain, and he finds himself transported in the past….to the day before his dad was killed. Soon a 2nd, 3rd, 4th wave roll down the hill….each time transporting Owen and everyone around him further and further into the past. People and conflicts from past eras are the least of their problems as they also have to deal with animals, mythical creatures, ancient intelligent entities, and the future tech that is causing all their problems.
My Thoughts
I have read and enjoyed several books by Robinson within this literary universe and Flux, again, delivers.
Robinson’s books are always breakneck rollercoaster rides. This one is no exception. Owen McCoy barely gets his footing in any era before he is launched further back in time and must deal with entirely new challenges. He also must do so while dealing with the emotional toll of being reunited with his dead father and his younger self.
McCoy is a good lead character and leader. You pull for him and his success as he has a solid moral compass and his goal is always the safety and security of those counting on him.
We also begin to see how the universe that Robinson is creating might crossover.
Kafer’s narration of the audio version of this book is good. I have to say that I was dubious at first as I have heard grown to associate R.C. Bray with Robinson books but after becoming accustomed to the change, was pleasantly surprised. He does a great job of bringing the characters and story to life across many eras. Well done.
Recommendation
If you like action, run & gun, and fighting for survival against people, animals, and mythical beasts---then this book has your name all over it. Recommended.
Rating
4 Time Traveling Stars
May 9, 2020
Forced Time Travel by an Evil Genius takes a retired Sergeant Rock back through time with swept-up civilians and monsters spawning an Alternate Timeline. Sets up for a series.
My eBook was a brief 330-pages. It had a 2019 US copyright.
Jeremy Robinson is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. He as more than sixty (60) books published in several series. This looks to be the first book in his Flux series. It’s the first book I’ve read by the author.
This book was literary CHEETOS®. If you're a fan of comic books or melodramatic, pulp fiction involving: Elite soldiers, Gun Pr0n, out-of-character pedantic digressions, edutainment on four (4) discreet time periods, an embracing of the Temporal Paradox and unlikely monsters out-of-time gorily killing civilians this book for you.
The book was as deep as a carpark puddle. The eye-rolling while reading this gave me eye strain. It was nothing but a mashup of well-known tropes and characters. The author looks to be a big fan of Jack Reacher. (He just added a Time Travel twist to the character.) The Appalachian/Hillbilly locale and characters was interesting at first. However the veneer quickly wore off. The author has likely never been there. The periodic action was formulaic. The story was heavily dependent on ultra-violence wreaked by monsters or robots. The good guys, kept on ticking despite grievous damage. The tech was designed only to pass a TV smoke test. Finally, there’s no real sex, drugs and (hillbilly) rock ‘n roll. (That is hard to write and limits your audience.) I only read this book out of a keen interest in what kind of drivel could be published, when the author owns the publishing company . The bar is not high.
My eBook was a brief 330-pages. It had a 2019 US copyright.
Jeremy Robinson is an American author of science fiction and fantasy. He as more than sixty (60) books published in several series. This looks to be the first book in his Flux series. It’s the first book I’ve read by the author.
This book was literary CHEETOS®. If you're a fan of comic books or melodramatic, pulp fiction involving: Elite soldiers, Gun Pr0n, out-of-character pedantic digressions, edutainment on four (4) discreet time periods, an embracing of the Temporal Paradox and unlikely monsters out-of-time gorily killing civilians this book for you.
The book was as deep as a carpark puddle. The eye-rolling while reading this gave me eye strain. It was nothing but a mashup of well-known tropes and characters. The author looks to be a big fan of Jack Reacher. (He just added a Time Travel twist to the character.) The Appalachian/Hillbilly locale and characters was interesting at first. However the veneer quickly wore off. The author has likely never been there. The periodic action was formulaic. The story was heavily dependent on ultra-violence wreaked by monsters or robots. The good guys, kept on ticking despite grievous damage. The tech was designed only to pass a TV smoke test. Finally, there’s no real sex, drugs and (hillbilly) rock ‘n roll. (That is hard to write and limits your audience.) I only read this book out of a keen interest in what kind of drivel could be published, when the author owns the publishing company . The bar is not high.
March 8, 2020
Owen McCoy works as head of security for Synergy, a research company. The pay is good and the average day on the job is perfectly boring. Owen should have known that this wasn't going to be an ordinary day when his breakfast is interrupted by a misguided youth breaking into his house. Wanting to help the young man out, Owen invites him to ride along on his morning patrol of perimeter security for Synergy. Just as their patrol is starting, Owen discovers that the facility has been breached. As they leave his truck to examine the trail the trespassers left, Owen's truck explodes. As if that wasn't enough within a few minutes the area is hit by an unexplained wave of light-bending energy that rolls down the mountainside transporting Owen and everyone in close proximity back in time to 1985. What exactly is it that Synergy is researching? And what if the energy, the flux, happens again??
Flux is a time travel thriller by Jeremy Robinson. Time travel is one of those love it or hate it tropes. While "hate" might be too strong a description, it is definitely one of my least favorite science fiction tropes. In this regard, Flux does not shift my opinion of the trope one way or the other. Robinson has a couple interesting ideas here and manages to avoid the problem of paradox, which could be good or bad depending on if you enjoy paradox in your time travel story or not. Letting myself sit back and enjoy the ride without questioning too deeply also helped.
The strength of the story comes from it's characters and the themes of family that Robinson explores. Owen is an interesting character, one who gains a lot of depth during his unexpected journey through time. It's a unique opportunity Owen has to explore his own character These were the parts of the book I enjoyed the most.
There is plenty of action and the story accelerates its pace as it speeds towards its final conclusion. Throw in some dinosaurs and myths-turned-real and it is quite a wild ride for everyone involved.
I listened to the audio book narrated by Jeffery Kafer. He does a decent, if inconsistent, job. His ability to separate the multiple generations of the same character was excellent. He even did a pretty good job of regional accents in a couple cases, though it made a few characters sound alike. His female voices could use some work. I bet his voice would be amazing for narrating crime noir stories.
Overall it's not a bad story. I suspect more people will enjoy it more than I did. I think I need to stay away from time travel stories for a while.
Flux is a time travel thriller by Jeremy Robinson. Time travel is one of those love it or hate it tropes. While "hate" might be too strong a description, it is definitely one of my least favorite science fiction tropes. In this regard, Flux does not shift my opinion of the trope one way or the other. Robinson has a couple interesting ideas here and manages to avoid the problem of paradox, which could be good or bad depending on if you enjoy paradox in your time travel story or not. Letting myself sit back and enjoy the ride without questioning too deeply also helped.
The strength of the story comes from it's characters and the themes of family that Robinson explores. Owen is an interesting character, one who gains a lot of depth during his unexpected journey through time. It's a unique opportunity Owen has to explore his own character These were the parts of the book I enjoyed the most.
There is plenty of action and the story accelerates its pace as it speeds towards its final conclusion. Throw in some dinosaurs and myths-turned-real and it is quite a wild ride for everyone involved.
I listened to the audio book narrated by Jeffery Kafer. He does a decent, if inconsistent, job. His ability to separate the multiple generations of the same character was excellent. He even did a pretty good job of regional accents in a couple cases, though it made a few characters sound alike. His female voices could use some work. I bet his voice would be amazing for narrating crime noir stories.
Overall it's not a bad story. I suspect more people will enjoy it more than I did. I think I need to stay away from time travel stories for a while.
December 25, 2019
Ever find a book with a plot so crazy that you just can’t look away? This is one of those stories, and I mean that in the best possible way.
Owen is the head of security for a company known as Synergy. His days are pretty typical until he wakes up to a thief in his house one day. One thing leads to another and as the pair leave his house, Owen’s truck explodes, transporting Owen to a different time period. Now, he’s left to figure out why this has happened and how he can make it make home.
Loved the twists in time-travel theory that the author created. There were some basics that I’ve seen in other sci-fi works, but a lot of ideas are original to the author. I also deeply loved Owen’s character. He’s relatable, and even when everything is thrown at him, that doesn’t change. A final aspect I loved about this book was the author’s ability to beautifully paint imagery whether it be the harsh landscapes that Owen and his group found themselves in or the beasts that they had to fight in order to survive.
Narration had a brilliant performance by Jeffrey Kafer.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
Owen is the head of security for a company known as Synergy. His days are pretty typical until he wakes up to a thief in his house one day. One thing leads to another and as the pair leave his house, Owen’s truck explodes, transporting Owen to a different time period. Now, he’s left to figure out why this has happened and how he can make it make home.
Loved the twists in time-travel theory that the author created. There were some basics that I’ve seen in other sci-fi works, but a lot of ideas are original to the author. I also deeply loved Owen’s character. He’s relatable, and even when everything is thrown at him, that doesn’t change. A final aspect I loved about this book was the author’s ability to beautifully paint imagery whether it be the harsh landscapes that Owen and his group found themselves in or the beasts that they had to fight in order to survive.
Narration had a brilliant performance by Jeffrey Kafer.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
January 25, 2020
Whereas the other Jeremy Robinson books I've read clearly had a plan, "Flux" felt like the author just sat down one day, started writing with no outline and just said, "let's see where this goes...".
I'm dubious of time travel narratives in the most meticulously planned novels; I just couldn't get behind this directionless story.
I'm dubious of time travel narratives in the most meticulously planned novels; I just couldn't get behind this directionless story.
May 29, 2019
I wish I could write amazing reviews like others on here, but sadly, I'm lacking on that front. What I can say is that Jeremy Robinson has done yet another amazing book that I absolutely loved! Time-travel, lots of action, an incredibly in-depth and amazing story... What are you waiting for? Read it now!
August 17, 2020
I am not a fan of time travel books so 5 stars for this should tell you something. Right off the bat the characters were just so well written it was hard not to take a liking, or disliking, to them immediately. And, as you expect from this author, there were scenes of great action, tenderness, and nod to other stories of his.
June 5, 2019
4.5 Captivating and gripping. I loved the slow build and how the time travel is handled with caution yet ambition. Some same old weathered archetypes but the whole package is freshened with treatments that pull in history, pre-history, and myth.
May 28, 2019
Did Robinson Just Do What I Think He Did? This tale was yet another home run by the Modern Day Master of Science Fiction. Somewhat reminiscent of his earlier book REFUGE, this tale takes us on a Eureka-esque tale of a diabolical scientist and the innocents who have to battle to survive and to return home. Overall a fun, fast paced read... that gives Robinson an opportunity to build into something this reader would love to see - Avengers Level Event 2 y'all! :)
June 15, 2019
This is a fiercely creative, outrageous adventure of loss and triumph. A town tumbling out of control through time and powerless to protect itself from the perils of each time period it is exposed to. The only thing more terrifying than what we know about the past is what we don't. Owen McCoy and the rest of Black Creek get the ultimate history lesson while learning even more about themselves in the process.
Though the adventure is exciting and fun, the ending of the book is exceptional. The way everything comes together is not only satisfying, it's a special treat for fans of Robinson's other stand-alone novels.
Though the adventure is exciting and fun, the ending of the book is exceptional. The way everything comes together is not only satisfying, it's a special treat for fans of Robinson's other stand-alone novels.
October 25, 2021
Decent idea, sluggish turnout.
I am first to admit that I am surprised that I didn't like this more. I will read/listen to any of Jeremy's books because I love his work, this one has been my least favorite. I thought the idea for this story was great, but it was like trudging through mud to get through. The beginning was promising, but then it just turned into a cliche that was weirdly dull with a drawn out story. Ending was very anti climactic.
I am first to admit that I am surprised that I didn't like this more. I will read/listen to any of Jeremy's books because I love his work, this one has been my least favorite. I thought the idea for this story was great, but it was like trudging through mud to get through. The beginning was promising, but then it just turned into a cliche that was weirdly dull with a drawn out story. Ending was very anti climactic.
May 28, 2019
Only Jeremy Robinson could write a book like this and actually make it easy to understand, and more importantly make it work!!
I think I enjoyed it as much as I did because I went into it not knowing anything about it. It took me by surprise right from the start!! The plot is exciting, entertaining and crazy.. but in a good way!! So Owen grew up in these mountains, and now works for a company called Synergy. He is head of security and is good at what he does. He wakes one morning to a thief in his house, and from there everything goes downhill. There are signs that the Synergy compound has been breached and Owen, along with his new thief buddy, are on their way to find out by who when his truck explodes and a wave of energy and light roll down the mountain. When it passes Owen is shocked to find himself in a time he shouldn't be in!!
I loved Owen. He grows so much during the book. The people he meets along his journey affect him deeply and it brings to the forefront things he had left buried. The whole group that Owen ends up with were all awesome. They were well written and developed and I loved reading about each of them. It brought a tear to my eye when he met certain people in his past!!
I loved the plot of this!! It bends all the normal rules of time travelling and I think that's why I loved it so much. I get fed up of reading books that follow the rules all the time, so this was awesome. Forget all you think you know about time travel and sit back and enjoy this. It's a fun, (at times) emotional, exciting read. I want to say more about it but I'll spoil stuff so I'll just say... go read it and judge it yourself.
In all, this was one heck of a read. I've read a good few books written by this author and he never fails to deliver a weird and wonderful book! He's an author I always recommend.
Jeffrey Kafer is one of the best in the business. He performed this book brilliantly and really brought it alive. He had plenty of tones and voices for the different characters and was able to give each their own personality. I thoroughly enjoyed his performance.
I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
I think I enjoyed it as much as I did because I went into it not knowing anything about it. It took me by surprise right from the start!! The plot is exciting, entertaining and crazy.. but in a good way!! So Owen grew up in these mountains, and now works for a company called Synergy. He is head of security and is good at what he does. He wakes one morning to a thief in his house, and from there everything goes downhill. There are signs that the Synergy compound has been breached and Owen, along with his new thief buddy, are on their way to find out by who when his truck explodes and a wave of energy and light roll down the mountain. When it passes Owen is shocked to find himself in a time he shouldn't be in!!
I loved Owen. He grows so much during the book. The people he meets along his journey affect him deeply and it brings to the forefront things he had left buried. The whole group that Owen ends up with were all awesome. They were well written and developed and I loved reading about each of them. It brought a tear to my eye when he met certain people in his past!!
I loved the plot of this!! It bends all the normal rules of time travelling and I think that's why I loved it so much. I get fed up of reading books that follow the rules all the time, so this was awesome. Forget all you think you know about time travel and sit back and enjoy this. It's a fun, (at times) emotional, exciting read. I want to say more about it but I'll spoil stuff so I'll just say... go read it and judge it yourself.
In all, this was one heck of a read. I've read a good few books written by this author and he never fails to deliver a weird and wonderful book! He's an author I always recommend.
Jeffrey Kafer is one of the best in the business. He performed this book brilliantly and really brought it alive. He had plenty of tones and voices for the different characters and was able to give each their own personality. I thoroughly enjoyed his performance.
I was given this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This in no way affected nor influenced my thoughts.
June 28, 2019
Flux > (Hillbilly Elegy + A Sound of Thunder + Quantum Leap)
So, yeah. Time travel. That's something I've never read about before. You gotta watch out and not create any paradoxes by dating your mother or stepping on a butterfly or anything like that. It's not that I don't enjoy books (or Movies and TV shows) about time travel, I just thought that I'd already seen it all before and knew how it would play out.
I was wrong.
In Own McCoy, Robinson introduces protagonist who, having never been able to get past the death of his father, still lives in his small Appalachian hometown even though it feels like the rest of the world has passed them by. It doesn't take long for things to start getting weird. The Flux happens, sending Owen and the rest of Black Creek back in time where he meets different versions of himself and those he cares most about from different timelines.
As they continue to experience the Flux they are hurtled further and further back in time along with whoever (and whatever) else tags along since the previous Flux. Will the Flux kill them all at the dawn of time, will they kill themselves first, or will an evil demi-god bent on their destruction finish them off? It all boils down to a satisfying conclusion.
Robinson made me care about Owen more than I thought I would. By the end of the novel, he demonstrated tremendous growth while remaining consistent with his defining characteristics. Robinson's ragtag bunch of time-travelers became than the surviving members of Oceanic Flight 815.
Jeffery Kafer is an extremely dependable narrator. His tone and cadence are well-suited to this sci-fi/thriller hybrid. Kafer does a great job dialing up the suspense and keeping me glued to my earbuds.
***Full Disclosure: I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
So, yeah. Time travel. That's something I've never read about before. You gotta watch out and not create any paradoxes by dating your mother or stepping on a butterfly or anything like that. It's not that I don't enjoy books (or Movies and TV shows) about time travel, I just thought that I'd already seen it all before and knew how it would play out.
I was wrong.
In Own McCoy, Robinson introduces protagonist who, having never been able to get past the death of his father, still lives in his small Appalachian hometown even though it feels like the rest of the world has passed them by. It doesn't take long for things to start getting weird. The Flux happens, sending Owen and the rest of Black Creek back in time where he meets different versions of himself and those he cares most about from different timelines.
As they continue to experience the Flux they are hurtled further and further back in time along with whoever (and whatever) else tags along since the previous Flux. Will the Flux kill them all at the dawn of time, will they kill themselves first, or will an evil demi-god bent on their destruction finish them off? It all boils down to a satisfying conclusion.
Robinson made me care about Owen more than I thought I would. By the end of the novel, he demonstrated tremendous growth while remaining consistent with his defining characteristics. Robinson's ragtag bunch of time-travelers became than the surviving members of Oceanic Flight 815.
Jeffery Kafer is an extremely dependable narrator. His tone and cadence are well-suited to this sci-fi/thriller hybrid. Kafer does a great job dialing up the suspense and keeping me glued to my earbuds.
***Full Disclosure: I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.
November 3, 2020
This book really needed to learn how to take a breath. It goes 100 mph and never slows down.
It doesn't allow for any character or meaningful world building. A overall plot is also extremely difficult to start because nothing slows down long enough. It feels like just following a bunch of people fumbling around. It's not good.
I thought the time jumping was cool but wish it was more meaningful. I knew I was going to have issue with this book when the first time jump happens and they are in the 80s for all but 10 minutes
Why do they jump soo fast that nothing truly could be explored. It's a especially awful because the time jumping happens in the middle of nowhere in the woods where time jumping just isn't as relevant unless they happen upon someone from that Era around which they always happen upon somehow.
It was sloppy. A cool premise but it needed a better plot and maybe a better editor.
I had to stop at 60%.
I could have finished it but I was getting way too annoyed waiting for a good plot to happen.
It doesn't allow for any character or meaningful world building. A overall plot is also extremely difficult to start because nothing slows down long enough. It feels like just following a bunch of people fumbling around. It's not good.
I thought the time jumping was cool but wish it was more meaningful. I knew I was going to have issue with this book when the first time jump happens and they are in the 80s for all but 10 minutes
Why do they jump soo fast that nothing truly could be explored. It's a especially awful because the time jumping happens in the middle of nowhere in the woods where time jumping just isn't as relevant unless they happen upon someone from that Era around which they always happen upon somehow.
It was sloppy. A cool premise but it needed a better plot and maybe a better editor.
I had to stop at 60%.
I could have finished it but I was getting way too annoyed waiting for a good plot to happen.
December 31, 2021
It has been a while since I read this book, so listening to the audiobook was a great experience. The narration was excellent and it brought the story to life this second time around.
With his new novel Flux, Jeremy Robinson has touched on one of my favorite subjects - time travel. The story is a different take on the subject, and I enjoyed it immensely. I felt such a connection with these characters and was completely invested in the outcome of their stories. There were some very cool creatures along the way and I liked how they overlapped. The storyline was fast paced and very intense, which made it impossible to put down.
With his new novel Flux, Jeremy Robinson has touched on one of my favorite subjects - time travel. The story is a different take on the subject, and I enjoyed it immensely. I felt such a connection with these characters and was completely invested in the outcome of their stories. There were some very cool creatures along the way and I liked how they overlapped. The storyline was fast paced and very intense, which made it impossible to put down.
March 14, 2020
This was an action-packed story filled with a constantly-changing setting. The characters were pretty relatable, the writing was engaging, and the premise was interesting and unique. I'm only giving 3 stars because some of the storyline was a little too hard to accept. I mean, it's a time travel story so there was quite a bit of suspension of disbelief, but this went beyond that for me. It's a fun read, but nothing that I'll come back to.
December 21, 2019
Jeremy Robinson does time travel like nobody else has. He owns it in Flux. If there's a book I wish I'd had the idea for, it's this one. At the risk of comparing Mr Robinson to others (because I should not) if you cross James Rollins with Matthew Reilly, this is what you'd get!
Fantastic! Thank you for the entertainment!
Fantastic! Thank you for the entertainment!
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February 29, 2020Unfinished. I’ve enjoyed some of this author’s works, but this one wasn’t fun. Too much of the story was over-the-top, and the “spec ops” references were ridiculous. Part of the issue was the audiobook narration, which was was too smart ass for my taste.
January 13, 2023
Time travel to the extreme. Very cool story -
June 28, 2019
Flux follows Owen and his misfit team on an unexpected trip through time, along with all the complications that go with it. Not what you would expect, with an ending that leaves you satisfied.
August 16, 2023
It was an uphill climb but worth it
It took a while but the more I read the more I started enjoying it. There were quite a few moments early on where I was frustrated or thought the plot was to contrived but it was the good characters that kept me reading.
It took a while but the more I read the more I started enjoying it. There were quite a few moments early on where I was frustrated or thought the plot was to contrived but it was the good characters that kept me reading.
January 19, 2021
Meh
“The Time Machine” meets “Journey to the Center of the Earth” meets anti-American liberal themes. Seems like the author bit off more ideas than perhaps he could chew effectively in one book.
“The Time Machine” meets “Journey to the Center of the Earth” meets anti-American liberal themes. Seems like the author bit off more ideas than perhaps he could chew effectively in one book.
October 14, 2019
Flux is where Jeremy Robinson shines, a taking a conventional sci-fi plot and twisting it just enough to feel fresh and fun. It's a bit of a crowd pleaser but for the amount dreary sci-fi that I've consumed I was rather happy with it. Flux keeps a brisk pace, almost immediately jumping into the time-travel. Owen is likable as is most of the cast and there's a few actual surprises that I'd rather not spoil.
Like most Robinson novels, the characters use some pop-culture references as terms to relate to their predicament (such as Back to the future) which works as most people tossed into a sci-fi situation would likely use pop-culture fiction as reference points but not nearly as forced as some of his other novels.
Like most Robinson novels, the characters use some pop-culture references as terms to relate to their predicament (such as Back to the future) which works as most people tossed into a sci-fi situation would likely use pop-culture fiction as reference points but not nearly as forced as some of his other novels.
January 30, 2020
I read a fair amount of Sci-Fi and a fair amount of Fantasy, but this was so bizarre and convoluted that I just couldn’t get into it. Maybe it would have been better focusing on the sci-fi without the fantasy elements?
September 25, 2019
Flux by Jeremy Robinson and narrated by Jeffrey Kafer is an overall interesting time travel adventure. Not sure what I can say that the summary didn’t...Owen meets different people from his town and different eras as the Flux continues to occur. Together they try to stop it, while battling the bad guys. You get dinosaurs, various eras, Hatfield and McCoys, monsters, a little love interest, a variety of characters, weapons, death, action, and religious elements. The book had me hooked in the beginning but then the story went on for a little too long and the religious aspect kicked in. I’d still recommend if you’re looking for something in the genre.
The narrator, Jeffrey Kafer, is what kept me listening. He definitely helped to make the book.
Parental guidance/trigger warnings: MC is a marine so some war talk, death, hunting, religious elements, racism, and swearing.
“I was given this book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.”
The narrator, Jeffrey Kafer, is what kept me listening. He definitely helped to make the book.
Parental guidance/trigger warnings: MC is a marine so some war talk, death, hunting, religious elements, racism, and swearing.
“I was given this book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.”
June 20, 2019
Fans of action-packed science fiction/fantasy might like this book. It's filled with interesting, colorful characters and all sorts of beasts and monsters, both good and evil. there's very little real science, though, and the entire story is totally unrealistic. Although the action is engaging and suspenseful enough to have kept me listening, it's just too far out there for my taste.
Jeffrey Kafer's performance is outstanding. His pacing and voicing of the characters is pitch-perfect with no discernible production flaws.
Note: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Jeffrey Kafer's performance is outstanding. His pacing and voicing of the characters is pitch-perfect with no discernible production flaws.
Note: I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
July 8, 2019
This was a nice take on time travel - believable and full of action. I think it would have been better in print, though. While Jeffrey Kafer was good on the audiobook, he didn't completely translate (for me) the character of Owen. He has a tendency to decrease the sound level as a sentence ends, so on some devices you completely lose what he's said.
A lot of time travel just flat doesn't make sense - but here, the author set some rules and stuck to them. So you didn't have nearly the paradoxes and plot holes you might otherwise have had.
A lot of time travel just flat doesn't make sense - but here, the author set some rules and stuck to them. So you didn't have nearly the paradoxes and plot holes you might otherwise have had.
February 22, 2020
I enjoy his writing. It is easy to pick up after not reading for a bit and be right back in the action.
May 22, 2019
I requested an advanced copy of the audiobook version of this book in exchange for this honest review because I love Jeffrey Kafer's narration. However, this proved to be one of the most exciting and entertaining stories imaginable. The story starts out pretty quietly, but the second chapter hits and it is non-stop action from that point until the epilogue. Owen is the head of security for Synergy, a tech company in a small Appalachian town named Black Creek. While he is getting ready to show new hire Levy around the grounds of the company, his truck explodes and he realizes that something is very wrong. Thus begins an adventure that can't be explained without giving away spoilers, but be sure to hold on tight for this wild ride.
Along the way, they pick up people - both friend and foe - and they struggle against natural and not so natural challenges, such as extreme weather fluctuations, predators looking for a meal, the power hungry scientist behind all of this madness, and maybe a mythological creature or two. The store eventually turns out with a happy and unique ending, but calling the road to get there bumpy is a vast understatement.
In addition to some incredible action scenes, nail biting suspense, and wonderful descriptions of varying scenery, this story has such terrific interactions between characters. Watching Owen accept his past and use it to make himself a stronger leader is very moving, and I loved how much he grew into his true self in this book. The author does such a good job of showing how people of incredibly disparate backgrounds and even histories can come together and work towards the common goal of survival under such desperate circumstances. I grew to love so many of the characters in this book, and I even loved hating the evildoers. Jeremy Robinson has written an amazing story, and he is an author that will become an auto-buy for me after reading Flux.
Now for the narration, which is the reason I requested this advanced copy in the first place. Jeffrey Kafer's narration is as incredible as ever. He has a deep, melodious voice, and he adds the perfect inflection to ramp up the action or calm my racing heart depending on the mood of the scene. His delivery is absolutely flawless, and I cannot imagine a better choice for this epic story.
Along the way, they pick up people - both friend and foe - and they struggle against natural and not so natural challenges, such as extreme weather fluctuations, predators looking for a meal, the power hungry scientist behind all of this madness, and maybe a mythological creature or two. The store eventually turns out with a happy and unique ending, but calling the road to get there bumpy is a vast understatement.
In addition to some incredible action scenes, nail biting suspense, and wonderful descriptions of varying scenery, this story has such terrific interactions between characters. Watching Owen accept his past and use it to make himself a stronger leader is very moving, and I loved how much he grew into his true self in this book. The author does such a good job of showing how people of incredibly disparate backgrounds and even histories can come together and work towards the common goal of survival under such desperate circumstances. I grew to love so many of the characters in this book, and I even loved hating the evildoers. Jeremy Robinson has written an amazing story, and he is an author that will become an auto-buy for me after reading Flux.
Now for the narration, which is the reason I requested this advanced copy in the first place. Jeffrey Kafer's narration is as incredible as ever. He has a deep, melodious voice, and he adds the perfect inflection to ramp up the action or calm my racing heart depending on the mood of the scene. His delivery is absolutely flawless, and I cannot imagine a better choice for this epic story.
January 14, 2021
So I have a theory about how Flux got started. I imagine the author sitting down with his 12-year-old son and saying, "What should I write about?"
And the kid is like, "Time travel! No wait ... giants! And dinosaurs! And bootleggers and Marines and bad-ass Native Americans and lots of guns and and horses and drones and mad scientists and Hatfields and McCoys and wooly mammoths and the Big Bang and and and--"
And the author says, "Ok son, I'm gonna write a novel that has ALL of these things and more."
To my surprise, this worked out pretty well.
I didn't think I'd like this story when I first started listening to the audio book. It had a tropey action hero vibe to it, which is fine but not my kind of thing. I was half-expecting Chuck Norris/World's Most Interesting Man to bust in and say, "I don't always kill people, but when I do, I shoot my minigun reluctantly because I value life."
I decided to just let the story be what it is and keep going because I was curious what the "flux" was and the Appalachian setting was interesting.
I found the story enjoyable, entertaining and occasionally hilarious. The time travel element provided a plausible way to link all the disparate parts together. Can you use the world "plausible" to describe a plot like this? I mean it all flowed nicely so that when you get to the ex-Marine and the Cherokee riding horses through a dinosaur rampage in Kentucky as they flee the wrath of a mad scientist and a giant, I was like, "Yeah, that makes sense."
The narrator was perfect for this type of action story.
Sure, the supporting characters were a little one-dimensional. There were a lot of miraculous escapes and rescues. The ending was a little too convenient. But I'll forgive that because this outlandish story really did keep me entertained. I will probably read more of Jeremy Robinson's books.
And the kid is like, "Time travel! No wait ... giants! And dinosaurs! And bootleggers and Marines and bad-ass Native Americans and lots of guns and and horses and drones and mad scientists and Hatfields and McCoys and wooly mammoths and the Big Bang and and and--"
And the author says, "Ok son, I'm gonna write a novel that has ALL of these things and more."
To my surprise, this worked out pretty well.
I didn't think I'd like this story when I first started listening to the audio book. It had a tropey action hero vibe to it, which is fine but not my kind of thing. I was half-expecting Chuck Norris/World's Most Interesting Man to bust in and say, "I don't always kill people, but when I do, I shoot my minigun reluctantly because I value life."
I decided to just let the story be what it is and keep going because I was curious what the "flux" was and the Appalachian setting was interesting.
I found the story enjoyable, entertaining and occasionally hilarious. The time travel element provided a plausible way to link all the disparate parts together. Can you use the world "plausible" to describe a plot like this? I mean it all flowed nicely so that when you get to the ex-Marine and the Cherokee riding horses through a dinosaur rampage in Kentucky as they flee the wrath of a mad scientist and a giant, I was like, "Yeah, that makes sense."
The narrator was perfect for this type of action story.
Sure, the supporting characters were a little one-dimensional. There were a lot of miraculous escapes and rescues. The ending was a little too convenient. But I'll forgive that because this outlandish story really did keep me entertained. I will probably read more of Jeremy Robinson's books.
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