The Pages of Time

The Pages of Time #1

by Damian Knight

What would you risk to save the people you love?

Sam Rayner thinks he is an ordinary teenager. But when his family’s flight is brought down in a shocking act of terrorism, he suffers a traumatic brain injury that leaves him in a coma.

On waking in a hospital bed, Sam learns that his father was killed in the crash. As he struggles to come to terms with his loss, he begins to experience strange seizures that distort the flow of time and transport him into the body of his past or future self.

At first these episodes feel more like a disability than anything useful. That is until Sam collapses at his father’s funeral and finds himself flung several hours ahead, where he overhears a news report about another terrorist attack.

Could this information hold the key to preventing the impending atrocity before it takes place?

Can Sam find a way to save his family from violent deaths that are already in the past, defeat the sinister forces that wish to use his powers for their own ends, and maybe also win the girl he loves…by turning the pages of time?

Genres: Time Travel, Fantasy, Young Adult, Science Fiction, Amazon, Fiction, Mystery

323 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 4, 2015

About the author

Damian Knight lives in London with his wife and their two daughters. He works in a library and, being surrounded by books, probably has the best day job ever. When not writing, reading, parenting or working, he often falls asleep fully clothed on the sofa.

The Pages of Time Series includes The Pages of Time (Book 1), A Trick of the Light (Book 1.5), Ripples of the Past (Book 2) and Shadows of the Future (Book 3).

Reviews

[Trang Tran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay guys, this is a must-read. If you like Time Traveling with surprises and a few science notions, you should definitely give this book a try. It started slowly with a teenager normal life and I was telling myself oh noo its going to be like other teenage drama stories and then the character got into an accident. Everything becomes better after that event! A nice twist exploring the neurosciences and psychopathological notions. As a former neurosciences student, I really loved it. I love how the author approaches time travelling, how he describes it in terms of perception. The storyline keeps getting more intense until the end. It doesn't disappoint, beautiful plot twist and one of the ending to be remembered.

Thank you to the author for giving me a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

P.S: Full review coming soon on my blog!

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[P. Zoro · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Sam’s parents move to America he has no choice but to leave his friends and all that he holds dear to start a new life. However, they have to go back to England when his grandfather has a stroke. The journey back home is what he least expected. A terrorist attack on their plane causes irreversible changes to their lives. Sam develops time travelling capabilities and the interesting journey that puts everyone he loves in danger begins.
Pages of Time takes time travel to another dimension. It makes the experience sound so real and so close – like it could happen to anyone. Damian creates characters that you really feel for no matter how trivial their involvement in the story is. He has an interesting way of interweaving events that happened in the past with the present and building suspense and tension until the very end.
What an engaging read! When I started the book it didn’t really draw me in for the first thirteen or so chapters. Much of what happened in the beginning chapters does not live up to the pace and tone of the rest of the book. However, I wasn’t bored. The author writes well even when nothing is really happening. Then the story got so interesting I couldn’t stop reading. I will definitely look for the sequel.

[Noah Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure, the character of Sam Rayner (and his uniquely weird ability attained from a fatal plane crash) completely fascinated me. In fact, the clever premise of this novel and the way that first-time author Damian Knight weaved in and out of it was positively spellbinding. Right off the bat, you can clearly tell that this is a well-written and well-thought-out book. The Pages of Time moves at a steady clip for the first half, but then blasts off into the stratosphere for the second. The prose overall is spot-on and beautiful on several occasions. I stayed up late into the night with this book just to see where it was going to go next...
It's a sincerely addictive story that is told in such an incredible way. I'm a big fan of time travel and this tale blew me away with its exciting variable on the been-there-done-that format. There were seriously some sections that I simply stopped dead in my tracks for a moment and read again. I wanted to digest the solid sentences slowly. Kind of like how a person would a delicious entree at a five-star restaurant. Yes, a few lines were that damn good. I realized I was entirely invested in this novel when the flashbacks started to roll in and revealed an intricate backstory to why things were the way they were.
Every character is very grounded in their respective goals and dialogue. There isn't a single lull to be had here. And honestly, I didn't want it to end. I found myself taking my sweet time and wanting to revisit certain areas of the plot much like Sam was trained to revisit moments of his life with the help of Lara McHayden and the brooding Tempus Project. I don't want to give anything away as this is the type of novel that you really should go into a bit blind. But I'll say that this is one of the finest self-published books I've come across in a long time and I personally feel that Mr. Knight has an extremely bright future in the crowded fictional field of the present. His keen imagination and focused yet fun narrative is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stale climate. I'd like this to be made into a movie. PRONTO! Hollywood, are you reading this? You should. Because this is an original idea that should be quickly galvanized.

[Sean DeLauder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damien Knight’s first book is a Hero Tale that passes through a few disguises before revealing its true identity. First as a family drama, then a family tragedy, and finally the hero tale promised by the synopsis. It just takes a little while the roll the boulder up the hill.

Imagine opening the blu ray case for Cheaper by the Dozen and finding Superman inside. Believe me, this is a victory.

Main character Sam’s trials of being a teenager, in a foreign country no less (though the primary language remains the same, so the barrier is relatively narrow), soon give way to those of being a form of Kwisatz Haderach that allows him to access to the future and to return to the past to prepare for forthcoming. It’s similar to Peter Parker’s experience with the discovery of his powers (because he's a teen and a hero and he just happened to pop into my head first), which I appreciate, though Sam doesn’t possess any additional skills or abilities that complement his newfound powers in the same fashion as Peter's scientific, or sewing, acumen. With exemption to empathy, which is an excellent place to start for anyone with special powers that puts them at a distinct advantage over their fellow humans.

Everyone knows what happens when sociopaths find themselves blessed with phenomenal cosmic power.


Nooooope.

Yes.

It isn’t until about a third of the way through the story that the plot develops into something demonstrably more than a teenager’s coming-of-age story. At this point we jump back in time to a character we’ve visited in the past, Michael, a teenage casualty of the Vietnam war, to learn more about his, and Sam’s situation.

I found Knight’s book strangely compelling. One won’t read the book and jot down individual passages to wear on t-shirts (that’s not true—you might). It won’t change your life or make you a better person (I suppose this is also not true—it might). The writing didn’t possess a voice of profundity or ingeniousness, but it told the story effectively without taking the reader out of the tale. And the ability to tell a story without overwriting, that doesn’t distract from itself, is a significant accomplishment. Many writers, including myself, have difficulty with this sort of achievement.

Despite the added color provided by the perspectives of the various characters associated with Sam, my preference would have been to stick with a smaller number of viewpoints, ideally those of Sam and Michael. These characters were the central and most interesting characters, so I naturally wanted to come back to them most. However, Knight was able to use these extra perspectives to provide exposition and insight Sam and Michael could not have offered so easily.

Nevertheless, the plot was a slow burn that proved rewarding in the end. If this book was a Marvel film it’s likely half the story would have been excised and relegated to flashbacks. Or, sweet heavens, like The Gunslinger, in which there were flashbacks inside of memories inside of flashbacks. But that’s the advantage of the printed word and what is sacrificed in cinema is often sorely missed when character development is replaced by action. Thankfully, Knight has no such restrictions and takes his time developing his story.

Time travel is a hard plot device to work around. Paradox is tough. But Knight handles it effortlessly and plausibly. In most books/films in which time travel plays a role one can usually point to at least one incident or inconsistency that would have fouled up the entire story. The method in which Knight approached this subject never caused concern or threatened my suspension of disbelief, which is the single largest concern the synopsis created for me. To get through the book without my suspension being violated was very gratifying.

Knight has a sequel in mind, so it’s possible, with the Hero Development out of the way, he might focus on a more action-oriented rather than character-development plot next time around. Or he could run off on a completely new tangent. Whichever he chooses, I’m confident my sense of paradox is in good hands.

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Pages of Time" blends the past and present into a gripping science fiction thriller that begins when Sam Raynor wakes up in a hospital after the crash of British Airways 0368. Only one of two passengers alive after a terrorist attack that killed his father and left his mother in a coma, Sam has a brain operation that leaves him smelling burnt caramel before being swept back in time.

In California in 1969 two young medical doctors have been treating Michael Humboldt, the survivor of a grenade attack. After an operation that left him predicting the future they begin treating him with an new drug that reduces his aggression and enables him to control this mysterious power. On the day that "man takes the first walk on the moon" Michael disappears.

In a twist of fate the head of a covert military project discovers a connection between Michael and Sam. Wanting to harness his power before he can disappear Dr. Lara McHayden threatens Sam's friends and family to secure his co-operation; only to have him turn back the pages of time in a struggle to save everyone he loves.

In a mesmerizing plot Damian Knight slowly builds tension and suspense that begins with a glimpse not only of Sam's life before the plane crash, but a soldier hospitalized after a grenade attack during the Vietnam war. The action heats up when Sam predicts the bombing of an office building that houses the head of the Tempus Project, unleashing events that endanger everyone he loves. The story is well-written and the dialogue natural , although the timing is slow as the first quarter of the book deals with family interactions, and school relationships after Sam and his parent's move to New York. With twists that leave the reader breathless, the plot progresses towards an explosive confrontation and a cliff-hanger at the end that begs for a sequel.

The characters are well-developed, complex and memorable especially Sam Raynor a shy student who finds it difficult to fit in at school and is looking for a "clean slate" at Montclair High School in New York only to be victimized by bullies. After the death of his father and the discovery of a new ability he becomes confident, brave, and compassionate towards friends and family. In America he meets Eva Bernstein a teen who works at being popular and has a possessive, domineering boyfriend. Only after the breakup of her parents and her visit to London does Eva reunite with Sam and begin to explore her feelings for him.

Included among the other personalities that add excitement, energy and depth to the story are Chrissie Raynor a moody, self-centered young woman who matures after the tragedy becoming responsible and caring; Lewis Fisher an encouraging and loyal friend to Sam; Dr. Lara McHayden the intimidating and ruthless head of the Tempus Project; and Agent George Steel a cold, calculating, perfectionist.

I thoroughly enjoyed "The Pages of Time", a captivating thriller that I discovered on Goodreads/First Reads. With an innovative and imaginative approach to time travel, I look forward to finding out where Damian Knight will take Sam Raynor and his friends next in the adventure.

[Winifred Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is so close to a five star for me that it’s hard to give it less. It’s a fast, smooth, well-written timeslip thriller with many likeable characters, clever twists, and a nail-biting end. But all that great stuff doesn’t start until about a quarter of the way into the book. There’s a prologue, which confused me because it isn’t really a prologue in that it doesn’t happen before the beginning of the book. Instead, it’s a scene from about a quarter of the way in, a teaser, which I’m sure the author put there because he realized a reader might wonder at the beginning where the book is going. At first it seems to be just a story about a boy who has to leave his friends and his plans because his mother got transferred to America, and he’s a shy kid who struggles to fit into his new school. There’s even a conflict between him and his sister that’s given a lot of weight. But I’m not sure how much of that adds anything to the story. I feel the parts that are important could have been handled with backstory and the book started much later. That said, once I got into the real story about distortions in time, a weird drug that enhances it, a mad scientist trying to harness it, terrorists, and all the complications that multiple realities can cause, I was just swept along. Toward the end I couldn’t put it down. So my advice to readers who like timeslip thrillers is to press on.

I was given a review copy of this book.

[Sassa Margot · Rating 4 out of 5]

374 pages
Kudos to Mr. Knight for imagining a novel and creative time travel mechanism and using his invention to stir up a nasty brew of terrorism, coercion and ambition whipped up by villainous foes who can only be defeated by a brave sixteen-year-old boy. In this debut novel, Damian Knight slyly sets us down in mundane family drama, slowly turns up the heat to scorch us with family tragedy and then ratchets up the pace and the stakes when he eventually deposits us on the run in a thriller world of gun-brandishing spies and counter spies with national consequences in the balance.

“The Pages of Time” is a high concept story, deriving its power and engagement from the clever mechanism Mr. Knight has imagined for enabling time travel. Like all good magic, this mechanism has costs and limitations. Even when mastered, its powers are not enough to allow our young hero Sam to escape a terrible, soul-charring choice. The ending is spectacular, worth the ride and only visible a page or two before it explodes in the reader’s face. While the story is a standalone, Mr. Knight has set up an industrial-grade titanium hook into a great sequel or series.

The book is smoothly written and scrupulously well-edited, aside from a few rather Germanic capitalization choices here and there which perhaps obey British rules foreign to this American reader. I did not like the writing, smooth and perfectly copy-edited though it was. A screenplay of the same story, plot and characters would be a fast-paced delight, vividly highlighting Mr. Knight’s intricate plotting, memorable visuals and thriller genre black-and-white villains while moving the story along to its brilliant finish. The screenplay version by its very format, conventions and constraints would burn away the distractions and digressions that mar an otherwise good story. Take a blow torch to most of the side character descriptions, most of the domestic drama, most of the “hello, how are you?” chit chat, most of the backstory digressions, most description of mundane moments like the decisions of what tea biscuits to eat or the full read of flight captain’s take-off speech, and the camera would show us clearly and easily where we are in space and time, leaving only a spare and fast-paced imaginative and innovative exploration of time travel and its consequences set in a high stakes thriller world.

On the page as written as a novel, a reader can easily struggle with jumps between heads and time locations. “Is this the young version of that character?” “Are we in present time or the past?” Upon a careful re-reading, to make sure I understood, I saw that Mr. Knight in fact diligently marked these transitions with reminder clues, but his pathfinding breadcrumbs were often obscured by extraneous detail or side dramas or random conversations that did not keep reader focus pinned firmly on the core drama of his story, a teenager’s battle to save his family from the terrible destruction visited upon them by using his powerful--but in the end tightly limited--time travel ability.

My peevish quibbles aside, “The Pages of Time” is a solid addition to the time travel bookshelf, and Mr. Knight exhibits in this first book a great natural gift with plotting, world-building and sheer imaginative scale as well as disciplined care in the editing and presentation required to deliver a quality book. I look forward to his next book in the series.
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I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

[Scott Spotson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most time travel books seem to be leisurely, allowing the protagonists to explore part of their old lives, or sample the forbidden future, or tour a life totally in a different era other than their own. Not this one! It reads like a spy thriller, particularly near the end. In what amounted to be a good sign of the book's appeal, I found myself wanting to push forward and read some more, so I can discover what happened.

The super ability of Sam's was fascinating and I imagined what I would do if I had his ability. He was like his own time machine! The author was also wise to put some limits on this super ability, so that he had to scheme or rely upon others to pick up this ability. This shows the main character's resourcefulness.

The only drawbacks I could think of (but those did not distract from my enjoyment of the book overall) were; a) some jarring moments where I would have to re-read and figure out what had happened (I do realize time travel novels can get quite complex easily; this is a fun read however) and b) the violence imposed on loved ones at the very end seemed a bit out of proportion to the level I grew accustomed to throughout the book (but without giving away the ending I can state that the author managed to pull it off such that I forgave him easily).

One landmark of a good thriller is a villain I could easily boo and hiss. That was fulfilled in spades by the antagonist, Dr. Lara MacHayden, who had so many self-imposed positive attributes that I could fear her (and not snicker at her like other cartoon villains in other stories). She is also steeled to her mission, without one iota of hesitation.

There are many moments when the book is like magic, the plot just soaring to new heights. Highly recommended.

[Tony Breeden · Rating 4 out of 5]

In The Pages of Time, Damian Knight gives us a solid, well-thought-out tale of time travel and suspense. After a traumatic brain injury gives our hero the ability to go back and forth along his own timeline and change things here and there, he discovers that not all choices are wise and some are even irreversible. I won’t give away much more, but I will say that this one reminded me a lot of the Butterfly Effect movies and was enjoyable for all of the same reasons.

There were no distracting grammar or spelling mistakes. The pace was a little slow and the stakes didn’t really build up until the climax itself, but Knight did build a rather believable world tapestry, which isn’t always easy to do with a time travel story. The main character is likable and relate-able as he experiences the effects of the tragedies and conspiracies that result from his decisions. Alas! He’s in way over his head.

I think you’ll like The Pages of Time and I happily recommend it.

Tony Breeden
From the Bookwyrm’s Lair

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the author for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

[Jamie (Books and Ladders) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This in no way impacts my opinion.

DNF @ 6%

Y-I-K-E-S. I went into this one anticipating it to be pretty good since some people I am friends with on Goodreads have enjoyed it but I could barely get through the first page without wondering what was happening. This one tries to start off with the "INTENSE SCENE" then FLASHBACK thing, but it just does not work in this case and it made me feel more confused than interested in learning what happened. But I soldiered on and was even more confused by the "conflict" and the move to America storyline, which was obviously just a catalyst for whatever the plot was. We are then introduced to Sam's sister, Chrissie, who is depicted as literally a psychopath and I was cautious but thought maybe I could stomach that. But then I came across this beauty,

His father turned to leave, flabby white buttocks wobbling with each step. He stopped in the doorway, farted loudly and said, "Happy birthday," before slamming the door behind him.

and I knew this book was not for me. I did read on a bit further than this and thought that I could maybe push on but then I decided it wasn't for me. I'm not sure I would recommend this one, tbh. It might be interesting but I was mostly just confused and uninspired by the characters.

[Josephine Boyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I enjoyed most about The Pages of Time was that Sam, the MC, didn't make bad decisions. I'm too often frustrated by YA novels using poor choices as plot devices. It was a great change to see someone taking the sensible path, even if that didn't mean everything went his way (no spoilers!).

I really loved the concept of the way time travel works in this book. Sam's injury causes him to have 'fits' and when he's experiencing these episodes he sees time as if were the pages of a book, which he can turn forwards or backwards. Somehow, this made it feel believable, which isn't something I'd usually say about time travel, plus it made it really easy to understand.

The only thing that I wanted more of was to understand Sam a bit better at the beginning. However, I'm really looking forward to the next installment as I genuinely don't know where the story is going to go and that makes it all the more exciting.

[Dani (Dani Reviews Things) · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
DNF @ 2%

You know how you can pick up a book and just know it won't work for you? Yeah. That happened here. Nothing worked for me. Nothing made sense. The sister was just an extreme mess, and I find it hard to believe that, after what she did years before, she wouldn't have had a psych evaluation. It didn't help that there was too much unnecessary detail.

Maybe it should become standard practice for authors to send the first 10-15 pages along with review requests, as I would have said no to this opportunity if I'd read that. Sorry, but this just wasn't for me...

[Jacob Peled · Rating 1 out of 5]

Our teen age hero wakes up from the Coma only on page 57 out of 324 pages. Meaning that you have to read 20% of a long boring introduction till you get to the main story. When I read a book I expect to be drawn into it from page 1. There is nothing regarding terror or time traveling on the 1st 50 pages. Just a general description of a boy relocating to the USA, and his social experiences in school there.
This is pure junk. Not “Pages of Time” but a waste of time there are so many other great books out there. No wander Amazon gave it out for free last September.
I was reading the 1st 10%. Leafed through another 10% and removed it from my Kindle.

[Michael · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure how to review this book. Like so many time travel books, it ignores many of the possible implications of time travel for the sake of the story. For example, if you rewind time like Sam does in the book, what happens to the original time line?
The first part of the book drags and I was tempted to stop reading but it picked up. Overall, an OK book and I will probably read the follow up books in the series to see how things turn out.

[David Dickason · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't often delve into the YA shelves, but I am a sucker for a time travel book, so I grabbed this one. Having just finished it, I have to say that it is well-written, holds the reader's attention (at least it did mine) and deals with some rather complex matters in a believable manner. I recommend it highly.

[C.A. Knutsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoughtful, well written

I think it's a credit to the author's character development to say that all of the main characters appeared vulnerable and the villains made me angry for the way they were treating the main character. It's an exciting story that challenges thoughts about time and alternative realities.

[Ali Mandala-Kaynak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't sure if I was going to love this book when I started. It has a slow build of every day life and teenage issues and then quite literally with a bang everything changes.
I loved the intelligence of the writing and thoughtfulness of the fast paced plot.
I'm very curious to get my hands on the rest of the series and find out what happens next.

[Allen Hyre · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different take on the genre.

This book was well written and edited. The story was enjoyable, though the characters were a bit shallow. The villain seemed more of a caricature of the archetype than an actual person. All in all though, I liked the book, and will be moving right into the sequel.

[Curtis Wyvern · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a well made time travel book and this one does no disappoint

[Kathy Brickert · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different type of time travel

I was very excited to read the concept of how this type of time travel worked, and the limits of how far back Sam could go. Am eager to read on!

[Chantal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite a slow start, the story ended up being engaging, with some twists and turns. All in all, a good read!

[Ghmerarí · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entertaining Y/A mix of The Butterfly Effect and Quantum Leap. The main character is kinda dumb, though.
Beware, last chapters can be a little TWD kind of gory.

[Mary Enck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here's another book that kept me awake into the night. I am a big fan of the time travel concept and wishfully read any story that has that kind of action. Lately, I have become enthralled with the Thriller genre. This story felt like that to me. I enjoyed the characters and at times wanted to go up to them and tell them what I thought about their behavior. I guess I really got into the story and became a part of the progression as it unfolded. I think this is the highest praise I can give a writer to tell them I felt as if I was a part of the events. You might assume that talking to a book's characters saying things like, "Now why did you do that? Can't you see what's going to happen to you if you do that?" No, I am not crazy or even eccentric. What I am is a writer myself and I really appreciate an author who is able to evoke such a reaction from me. I tend to attempt to analyze the process and admire it as both a reader and a writer. I sincerely recommend this novel The Pages of Time. I am sure most readers would enjoy it.

I plan to read the next book in this series and already have it standing by to begin as soon as I finish my comments here.

[Linda Rorex · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book in The Pages of Time series by Damian Knight. Sixteen-year old Sam Rayner wakes up in the hospital from a coma after he was involved in a plane accident where both his parents perish. While Sam attends his father's funeral he has another seizure which transports him into the future and he sees another terrorist attack. In 1969 in California, Michael Humboldt was treated by medical doctors after a grenade attack. Michael wakes up after an operation and can see the future after being treated with a new drug that controls him predicting the future. When Michael disappears during the first moon walk, Sam has another premonition which draws the attention of the Tempus Project, a clandestine organization investigating time travel. Dr. Lara McHaydon the head of the Tempus Project sees a connection between Michael and Sam's premonitions and wants to harness their powers before they both can use their gifts Every time Sam is transported in time the timeline changes. Sam must try to prevent these premonitions from occurring before it is too late. I really enjoyed this fascinating young adult time travel novel.

[Nikelola · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the fact that this book started immediately with action and suspense. The story had a way of keeping you drawn-in and interested while engaging your senses. I found the author's style of writing very helpful in creating the imagery needed to empathize with the main character as well. The only critique I have is at the very end of the book where Sam is being held captive. The stand-off seemed to have a familiar 'good guy' vs. 'bad guy feel' to it when the villain revels in the fact that the only "out" for the good guy is by conceding, which is after the protagonist's "only chance" of escaping of course fails. Pressured between making a final choice that can change the course of life as he/she knows it in an instant that last chance plan ends up working out after all and saving the day. Necessary of course otherwise I suppose readers would feel left unfilled if everything ends terribly. I'm glad there is a cliff hanger as I really look forward to see the next adventures in the following books.

[Papyrus Shelf · Rating 3 out of 5]

1st Impression: Logistic dislocation, dull teenage representation, normal pacing.
Overall Impression: Somewhat appealing for an intro series, comical stereotypes of US culture, would read Book #2 to follow Isaac's story and G. Steele's new role. Would continue on Kindle though.
Themes: Terrorist attack, government scientific research, underground testing, military operations, YA friendships

Sam was portrayed a typical teenager with the all the poor choices and temperamental failures that come with inexperience. However, the story lacks proper anchoring in order to define the characters' roles. Everything from poorly describing the American Town the family moved into, to the sudden change in Sam's sister, his mother's odd recuperation, to the way Doug and Eva's sudden entanglement and subsequent downfall felt over dramatized and exaggerated. Not the worst I have read but not in a rush to pick up book #2, if any.

[Susan Frances · Rating 4 out of 5]

An imaginative read with elements of paranormal, fantasy, time travel, science fiction, suspense, intrigue, and a touch of modern romance, Knight's first book in his The Pages of Time series is a page turning, multi-layered thriller. The overarching theme is the human struggle to combat sinister forces that enter into one's world and pull one into a deadly game that blurs the line between good and evil. Knight broaches the concept of a new world order emerging out of a series of chaotic events, tragedies, violence, and mind-altering drugs, all driven by a power hungry and controlling network of investors, scientists, researchers, and government military. The plot is both harrowing and enlightening, and demands that the reader accepts the time sequences as they are portrayed in a non-linear pattern.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was sooo good!! So easy to read and the ending had me flipping pages faster than Pheebo runs toward the window when he hears a meow on the front porch! 😂
Idk how long I’ve had this book on my kindle (probably since 2019 or 2020) and idk why I haven’t read it til now but I’m so invested in the rest of the story. There’s apparently a short novella after this book and then a sequel and potentially another book after that? If you know tell me now please!
Anyway I give this book a solid 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Have you read this yet? If you like time travel (and this is a sort I’ve never thought or heard about before) then you’ll probably like this one so give it a whirl and let me know what you think.
Happy reading friends!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Pages of Time

When Sam was on a plane with his Mom and Dad to go to see his Grandfather because he had a stroke the plane crashed. Losing his father where he and his mother was critical. Sam came out with some surgeries. At his father’s funeral Sam went into a seizure and saw a future of a bombing. He called a detective to warn of the happening. After Sam was called for testing realizing he could change the future. Later when he didn’t want to be that person anymore his friends and family were in danger. Sam changed the past and didn’t mankind the call to the detective all friends and family were fine and the testing no longer.

[Julia Bell · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a sixteen-year-old, the hero, Sam, certainly had his work cut out. Not only did he have to get his mind round time travel but he was also fighting an organisation bent on using his ability for their own ends.
I found all this intriguing and I liked all the other characters in The Pages of Time. I certainly kept turning the pages to the end of the story. Even George with his OCD was an interesting character.
I did smile when Sam was in hospital and was given a bedpan to relieve his bladder. As a former nurse I do remember men using a different appliance to pass water. But that's not important. What is important is that I enjoyed this story and I'm happy to give four stars.