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Out of Time #12
Race Through Time: Out of Time Book #12
This time, they're the ones who need saving. When Simon and Elizabeth's daughter Charlotte makes a sudden appearance from fourteen years in the future to rescue them from an unexpected attack, they're surprised to say the least. She's been sent back in time by the Council to save them from an enemy who will stop at nothing to exact revenge. Joined by Jack Wells, the Crosses find themselves on the run and thrust into a race through time, where only the winners survive.
- GenresTime Travel
388 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 6, 2020
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Monique Martin
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Monique was born in Houston, Texas, but her family soon moved to Southern California. She grew up on both coasts, living in Connecticut and California. She currently resides in Southern California with her naughty Siamese cat, Monkey.
Monique attended the University of Southern California's Film School where she earned a BFA from the Filmic Writing department. Monique worked in television for several years before joining the family business. She now works full-time as a freelance writer and novelist. Her novels Out of Time, When the Walls Fell, Fragments & The Devil's Due are the first three books in the Out of Time series.
She's currently working on an adaptation of one of her screenplays, her father's memoirs about his time in the Air Force's Air Rescue Service and the next book in the Out of Time series.
Monique was born in Houston, Texas, but her family soon moved to Southern California. She grew up on both coasts, living in Connecticut and California. She currently resides in Southern California with her naughty Siamese cat, Monkey.
Monique attended the University of Southern California's Film School where she earned a BFA from the Filmic Writing department. Monique worked in television for several years before joining the family business. She now works full-time as a freelance writer and novelist. Her novels Out of Time, When the Walls Fell, Fragments & The Devil's Due are the first three books in the Out of Time series.
She's currently working on an adaptation of one of her screenplays, her father's memoirs about his time in the Air Force's Air Rescue Service and the next book in the Out of Time series.
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October 20, 2020
The twelfth book in the Out of Time series, a series which I have been reading since 2014, doesn't hold back in the punches. After a fairly slow prior couple of books, Race Through Time opens with a bang, and continues with the appearance of "Charlie", the grown up daughter of Simon & Elizabeth, arriving from the future to quite literally save her parents, in more ways than one.
It was nice to see how the grown up Charlie changed the dynamic of her parents relationship and their attitude towards her. They have to treat her as an adult, which is quite a struggle, particularly for dependable Simon. It's also an adjustment for Charlotte, still a wide eyed youngster, with a humungous crush on Jack, who features a lot in this book.
This is an all round adventure book, bringing back characters from earlier books (who I'm disappointed to say that I could not remember, however, they may be more fresh if you have read the earlier books more recently than I have). Jack is most certainly back and not off on one of his own adventures for once. Simon & Elizabeth are still as much in love as ever (#relationshipgoals).
I second guessed the beginning chapter, and was wrong. But what happens in the beginning is the catalyst for the whole book, with ripples in time causing minor changes, thanks to the initial chapter. This leads our merry band of characters on a chase through time and various countries, to try and track down eight people who they need to protect the future.
At times, I wouldn't really say it was a "race" through time, since there doesn't appear to be any urgency to finding these people - who conveniently, aren't where you'd think they'd be and have gone off gallivanting through Nepal and into the Himalayas. There is a small period in the middle of the book, where the action takes a dip, and is quite slow paced. But it is nice to see a bit more of Charlie, and what she ultimately grows up to be.
Monique does go on quite a journey with this book, with various locations having been greatly researched, and I do hope we see Gerty again in a later book. There is inspiration taken from other places - keeping Charlie and Charlotte apart as much as possible is influenced by Back To The Future and there are touches of Mission Impossible and Entrapment towards the grand finale. We also get a sneak peek into what the future holds for the Crosses and I'm looking forward to see where they go from here.
It does seem that Monique hasn't managed to stick to the same timey wimey stuff that many authors would have done by now. Each location/time feels fresh and new, and not like we've been there and done that before. I do wish that Simon & Elizabeth hadn't been separated (not like that) for a big chunk of this book, as I do love their camaraderie, but I can understand the reasonings behind why they were apart.
Apart from the slight dip in the middle, and there being no sense of urgency, I still found that this was a good entry into the series, and having Charlie put a fresh spin on things. It's definitely a series that deserves a re-read from time to time, and is one of my favourite time travel series.
It was nice to see how the grown up Charlie changed the dynamic of her parents relationship and their attitude towards her. They have to treat her as an adult, which is quite a struggle, particularly for dependable Simon. It's also an adjustment for Charlotte, still a wide eyed youngster, with a humungous crush on Jack, who features a lot in this book.
This is an all round adventure book, bringing back characters from earlier books (who I'm disappointed to say that I could not remember, however, they may be more fresh if you have read the earlier books more recently than I have). Jack is most certainly back and not off on one of his own adventures for once. Simon & Elizabeth are still as much in love as ever (#relationshipgoals).
I second guessed the beginning chapter, and was wrong. But what happens in the beginning is the catalyst for the whole book, with ripples in time causing minor changes, thanks to the initial chapter. This leads our merry band of characters on a chase through time and various countries, to try and track down eight people who they need to protect the future.
At times, I wouldn't really say it was a "race" through time, since there doesn't appear to be any urgency to finding these people - who conveniently, aren't where you'd think they'd be and have gone off gallivanting through Nepal and into the Himalayas. There is a small period in the middle of the book, where the action takes a dip, and is quite slow paced. But it is nice to see a bit more of Charlie, and what she ultimately grows up to be.
Monique does go on quite a journey with this book, with various locations having been greatly researched, and I do hope we see Gerty again in a later book. There is inspiration taken from other places - keeping Charlie and Charlotte apart as much as possible is influenced by Back To The Future and there are touches of Mission Impossible and Entrapment towards the grand finale. We also get a sneak peek into what the future holds for the Crosses and I'm looking forward to see where they go from here.
It does seem that Monique hasn't managed to stick to the same timey wimey stuff that many authors would have done by now. Each location/time feels fresh and new, and not like we've been there and done that before. I do wish that Simon & Elizabeth hadn't been separated (not like that) for a big chunk of this book, as I do love their camaraderie, but I can understand the reasonings behind why they were apart.
Apart from the slight dip in the middle, and there being no sense of urgency, I still found that this was a good entry into the series, and having Charlie put a fresh spin on things. It's definitely a series that deserves a re-read from time to time, and is one of my favourite time travel series.
November 10, 2020
Oh WOW!!
Ok, convoluted, twisty, fascinating....this episode of The Adventures of Simon and Elizabeth has it all. Going half way around the globe, tracking, shooting, evading, clonking foes on the head.....wonderful adventure! It was bittersweet meeting both Charlottes, knowing both of them, yet yearning for the intervening years. I think this one will take another reading to iron out some of the wrinkles in my brain, but it's a glorious adventure of well written characters in wondrous places, another gem from Ms. Martin!!
Ok, convoluted, twisty, fascinating....this episode of The Adventures of Simon and Elizabeth has it all. Going half way around the globe, tracking, shooting, evading, clonking foes on the head.....wonderful adventure! It was bittersweet meeting both Charlottes, knowing both of them, yet yearning for the intervening years. I think this one will take another reading to iron out some of the wrinkles in my brain, but it's a glorious adventure of well written characters in wondrous places, another gem from Ms. Martin!!
November 15, 2020
The BEST Yet!
Out of Time #12 is fabulous! I’ve read each of the dozen and have enjoyed the all but #12 is absolutely the best yet! With all of the characters in play and working together the fun & intrigue continues!
PS The Redwood Cabins in Yosemite are fantastic... we’ve stayed there many times... even had a family wedding there and celebrated my 60th birthday there as well!
Out of Time #12 is fabulous! I’ve read each of the dozen and have enjoyed the all but #12 is absolutely the best yet! With all of the characters in play and working together the fun & intrigue continues!
PS The Redwood Cabins in Yosemite are fantastic... we’ve stayed there many times... even had a family wedding there and celebrated my 60th birthday there as well!
August 6, 2022
I hate to start reading one of her books!
The reason I hate to start reading it is because I know that there is going to be an end, and I don't want to hurry through to it because every stinking part of this book is going to be enthralling, and courageous, and enlightening, exciting, adventurous, well written, well researched and... Well, it's like Creme Brulee to me, I just don't want the deliciousness to stop.
The reason I hate to start reading it is because I know that there is going to be an end, and I don't want to hurry through to it because every stinking part of this book is going to be enthralling, and courageous, and enlightening, exciting, adventurous, well written, well researched and... Well, it's like Creme Brulee to me, I just don't want the deliciousness to stop.
October 30, 2020
Loved it!
Great new installment to the Out of Time series. Even after the twelfth book, Martin manages to keep the series engaging. Can't wait to see what direction she takes the next one.
Great new installment to the Out of Time series. Even after the twelfth book, Martin manages to keep the series engaging. Can't wait to see what direction she takes the next one.
January 27, 2021
Love all or the adventures
Out of Time book series is a fast paced adventure that always keeps me interested. I enjoyed the story as an adult Charlotte comes back in time to help her parents. Can't wait for the next book
Out of Time book series is a fast paced adventure that always keeps me interested. I enjoyed the story as an adult Charlotte comes back in time to help her parents. Can't wait for the next book
April 1, 2021
Another great book
Absolutely love this series. Characters are well developed and that leads to great writing. Highly recommend this author and series. Can't wait till the next book.
Absolutely love this series. Characters are well developed and that leads to great writing. Highly recommend this author and series. Can't wait till the next book.
October 4, 2021
Raced through this book
As usual I couldn't put down Ms. Martin's book. Things moved along quickly. I enjoyed seeing Charlotte as an adult and working together with her parents and Jack to save time. This is an excellent book and I can't wait to read the next one.
As usual I couldn't put down Ms. Martin's book. Things moved along quickly. I enjoyed seeing Charlotte as an adult and working together with her parents and Jack to save time. This is an excellent book and I can't wait to read the next one.
January 25, 2022
wonderful book!
Another wonderful book from Monique Martin. Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Highly recommended for time travel fans. Loved the different settings and how they were painted in my imagination.
Another wonderful book from Monique Martin. Thoroughly enjoyed the book. Highly recommended for time travel fans. Loved the different settings and how they were painted in my imagination.
July 29, 2025
Looking Forward to # 13
I stumbled onto your first of the series years ago and was enthralled with the concept. Over the years I've read other authors and came back to you when your next one was published. Keep 'em coming. Thank you.
I stumbled onto your first of the series years ago and was enthralled with the concept. Over the years I've read other authors and came back to you when your next one was published. Keep 'em coming. Thank you.
October 25, 2020
Out of Time Series
Love this series!! Every book is hard to put down. The stories are excellent. I can't wait to find out what happens next!!
Love this series!! Every book is hard to put down. The stories are excellent. I can't wait to find out what happens next!!
October 25, 2020
I love these characters, each with their own quirks and personalities. Monique makes each story as exciting as the last.
November 4, 2020
I have read all the out of time books & loved this one. Monique Martin just keeps getting better & better.
May 30, 2022
to the council
The Cross’ never cease to amaze. Absolutely adore the dynamics of the Council. Wonderful story so glad to have seen all the characters.
The Cross’ never cease to amaze. Absolutely adore the dynamics of the Council. Wonderful story so glad to have seen all the characters.
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