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Fast Forward
An action-packed sci-fi thriller that explores Time Travel, Grief, Humanity, and Survival!
Torn between his own past and humanity's future, Dr. Jason Brooker is propelled into a journey of his own making. The frontier becomes a chase, and time is running out. A relentless pursuit will lead him to unexpected places and painful choices. But how can he salvage what was left behind when the only way out, is forward...
Torn between his own past and humanity's future, Dr. Jason Brooker is propelled into a journey of his own making. The frontier becomes a chase, and time is running out. A relentless pursuit will lead him to unexpected places and painful choices. But how can he salvage what was left behind when the only way out, is forward...
- GenresTime Travel
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 30, 2021
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February 20, 2021
Fast Forward is a near-future, disaster thriller that explores the scientific possibility of time travel and humanity under threat.
In Bailey’s debut novel, Dr. Jason Brooker embarks on a journey through both time and ultimately self-discovery.
Jason is under pressure, he is determined to complete his life's work, which would change the face of humanity. However, such a discovery doesn't come without controversy. Through Jason's eyes, Bailey offers a thought-provoking tale about how the use (or more likely the misuse) of science and technology has on our society through the use of characters and themes referencing the real-world.
Although science is at the heart of the plot, in my eyes, it is not the main focus of the story. Bailey creates a relatable protagonist in Jason, who doesn't always make the correct choice and is sometimes too focused on one thing to see the bigger picture. It is by using Jason, that Bailey demonstrates how past experiences can shape the decisions we make.
Despite his flaws, it’s a pleasure to accompany Jason on his physical and emotional journey. The unexpected ending is a fitting denouement to a tale that continues to make you think even after you've finished the book.
In Bailey’s debut novel, Dr. Jason Brooker embarks on a journey through both time and ultimately self-discovery.
Jason is under pressure, he is determined to complete his life's work, which would change the face of humanity. However, such a discovery doesn't come without controversy. Through Jason's eyes, Bailey offers a thought-provoking tale about how the use (or more likely the misuse) of science and technology has on our society through the use of characters and themes referencing the real-world.
Although science is at the heart of the plot, in my eyes, it is not the main focus of the story. Bailey creates a relatable protagonist in Jason, who doesn't always make the correct choice and is sometimes too focused on one thing to see the bigger picture. It is by using Jason, that Bailey demonstrates how past experiences can shape the decisions we make.
Despite his flaws, it’s a pleasure to accompany Jason on his physical and emotional journey. The unexpected ending is a fitting denouement to a tale that continues to make you think even after you've finished the book.
February 10, 2021
Page-turning debut is a cunningly crafted thriller melding thought-provoking sci-fi with reflections on grief and motivation.
Christopher Bailey has delivered a taught and compelling thriller set (at least initially) in the near future with time travel at its heart. While this is of course a well worn theme, it’s deft handling here is (to this reader) much more plausible than typical and largely devoid of the plethorau of distracting paradoxes one often encounters in this setting.
The science is handled nimbly, efficiently moving the plot along which at the same time referencing various real-world concepts and theories that will surely pique the interest of some readers and prompt further investigation.
The action quickly ramps up and the shortish chapters and skilful juggling of parallel plot lines maintains an accelerating pace reminiscent of Hugh Howey’s Wool series or Robert Langdon’s various shenanigans.
The author didn’t let the opportunity presented by the time travel mechanism go to waste and conjures some impressively varied and realised characters, settings and societies - reminiscent of Cloud Atlas but written in a consistent style.
While the thrilller certainly thrills the full accomplishment here is to paint a complex and nuanced picture of the choices we make and how personal history serves to motivate those choices.
A highly accomplished and enjoyable read.
Christopher Bailey has delivered a taught and compelling thriller set (at least initially) in the near future with time travel at its heart. While this is of course a well worn theme, it’s deft handling here is (to this reader) much more plausible than typical and largely devoid of the plethorau of distracting paradoxes one often encounters in this setting.
The science is handled nimbly, efficiently moving the plot along which at the same time referencing various real-world concepts and theories that will surely pique the interest of some readers and prompt further investigation.
The action quickly ramps up and the shortish chapters and skilful juggling of parallel plot lines maintains an accelerating pace reminiscent of Hugh Howey’s Wool series or Robert Langdon’s various shenanigans.
The author didn’t let the opportunity presented by the time travel mechanism go to waste and conjures some impressively varied and realised characters, settings and societies - reminiscent of Cloud Atlas but written in a consistent style.
While the thrilller certainly thrills the full accomplishment here is to paint a complex and nuanced picture of the choices we make and how personal history serves to motivate those choices.
A highly accomplished and enjoyable read.
April 1, 2021
A Gripping Read!!
Enjoyed the characters in this book, they kept the story interesting throughout transporting you on a journey into their world.
A very well written and exciting story by the writer who obviously has a creative mind when delivering drama and mystery for his readers.
Enjoyed the characters in this book, they kept the story interesting throughout transporting you on a journey into their world.
A very well written and exciting story by the writer who obviously has a creative mind when delivering drama and mystery for his readers.
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