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Time Tunnel #3
Time Tunnel: The Eclipse
October 1, 1890. Colonel Annika Wise is stranded in time. After Kyle Mason and Padma Mahajan return to the year 2008, Annika is stuck in 1890 Deadwood, unable to escape. After the punishing defeat of the U.S. Army at the Massacre of Grand River, the military will stop at nothing to exact revenge on Annika and her Lakota allies. After Annika foretells the destruction of San Francisco in 1906, she is labeled a “witch” by W.R. Hearst and Teddy Roosevelt’s administration. Targeted for capture by Pinkerton agents, Annika seems doomed until a mysterious agent from the mid-century intervenes. Together, Annika and the agent leverage their knowledge of the future to change the course of human history, until Kyle Mason is ordered to return to the past to stop Annika by any means necessary.
Time Tunnel: The Eclipse is the thrilling third book in Richard Todd's Time Tunnel time travel series.
Time Tunnel: The Eclipse is the thrilling third book in Richard Todd's Time Tunnel time travel series.
436 pages, Paperback
Published April 20, 2021
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About the author
Richard Todd
4 books228 followersRichard Todd is a writer, inventor, and entrepreneur.
As a contributor to the Huffington Post and the San Francisco Chronicle, he has interviewed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Virgin Group founder and chairman Sir Richard Branson, “Interstellar” executive producer Kip Thorne, economist and EU advisor Jeremy Rifkin, Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, Pulitzer Prize winning author Jane Smiley, astrophysicist Brian Greene, IBM "Watson" supercomputer team leader David Ferrucci, and "Who Killed the Electric Car's" Chelsea Sexton.
Richard holds four patents in the field of information technology. Like Michael Crichton's great techno-thrillers, Richard weaves real life science into "Time Tunnel: The Towers" to translate fantastic concepts like time travel into startling reality.
Richard lives on a horse ranch in California with his beautiful wife Laura and the many rescue animals under their care. In his not-so-abundant spare time, he is a competitive horseback rider.
As a contributor to the Huffington Post and the San Francisco Chronicle, he has interviewed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Virgin Group founder and chairman Sir Richard Branson, “Interstellar” executive producer Kip Thorne, economist and EU advisor Jeremy Rifkin, Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, Pulitzer Prize winning author Jane Smiley, astrophysicist Brian Greene, IBM "Watson" supercomputer team leader David Ferrucci, and "Who Killed the Electric Car's" Chelsea Sexton.
Richard holds four patents in the field of information technology. Like Michael Crichton's great techno-thrillers, Richard weaves real life science into "Time Tunnel: The Towers" to translate fantastic concepts like time travel into startling reality.
Richard lives on a horse ranch in California with his beautiful wife Laura and the many rescue animals under their care. In his not-so-abundant spare time, he is a competitive horseback rider.
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July 7, 2021
I gave the first book in this series four stars, the second three stars because it left a lot of cliffhangers. I waited for almost two years for the third book in the trilogy, which in my opinion is a complete piece of crap. There is no recap to bring you back to the characters and plot of the first two books so you have to spend time going back over them. Then you spend over 400 pages waiting for this "time travel" series to get to the point. It never does. The first two thirds of the book is a juvenile Cowboys and Indians story. The next third is ridiculous alternative history nonsense and the conclusion, in the last couple of pages, makes no sense. Complete waste of my time. I will never read anything else by this author.
April 24, 2021
I am a huge fan of the series and this third book does not disappoint at all. Beautiful pacing, really clever interweaving of historical fact with thoughtful mirror timeline fiction, and some truly wonderful character development. The ending is thought-provoking and will challenge people to examine their own inherent biases, as I believe all the best works do.
I think my favourite character has changed in each of the books to date, and I can't wait to see what (hopefully) happens next - surely there will be more books in this amazing series!
I think my favourite character has changed in each of the books to date, and I can't wait to see what (hopefully) happens next - surely there will be more books in this amazing series!
April 20, 2021
I was so excited to read this final book in the series! I am so invested in these characters and was happy to see where Anika’s story led. I love the artwork too. The author obviously did a lot of research and I appreciate those details. A blending of the our real history with the alternate timeline. A very fun read. I did not want this series to end!
April 25, 2021
Annika was definitely pissed off to be abandoned in 1890. This book weaves a fascinating tale of “what if’s” that kept me riveted to the story. The ending will definitely surprise you. I did not see it coming!
April 22, 2021
A shocking conclusion (?) To the Time Tunnel Trilogy.
After finishing the long awaited Eclipse, I sit stunned by Todd's masterfully crafted series. Where does he take us next?
After finishing the long awaited Eclipse, I sit stunned by Todd's masterfully crafted series. Where does he take us next?
April 23, 2021
Richard Todd did an excellent job in tying together his previous two books with this novel. His lead character, Kyle Mason, and the other support characters are all very believable. This book is a well spun story worth reading. Look forward to reading his next book.
May 10, 2021
Excellent series of two stories
The ending surprised me, which rarely happens. Totally engrossed by the time travelers, Native Americans, and the fate of the world.
The ending surprised me, which rarely happens. Totally engrossed by the time travelers, Native Americans, and the fate of the world.
July 18, 2021
The entertainment value took a nosedive in this book. Todd apparently decided to fill space on the page with detailed descriptions of every single piece of clothing every character wore during the entire book, taking away from the storyline and keeping this reader from enjoying the story as much as the first two books of the series. He left the reader hanging until the very end of the book regarding what happened to one of the main characters of the first two books and barely touched on the second of the two. Plus, his ending of the story was completely implausible, creating a time loop of sorts.
While Todd is an accomplished author, this work was not his best. Painting a picture with words is important when telling a story, but too many details detract from the story, slow the reader down, take away the enjoyment of reading the book, and for this reader, force skimming paragraphs. This book could have been two-thirds the length and still had the story told.
While Todd is an accomplished author, this work was not his best. Painting a picture with words is important when telling a story, but too many details detract from the story, slow the reader down, take away the enjoyment of reading the book, and for this reader, force skimming paragraphs. This book could have been two-thirds the length and still had the story told.
December 4, 2022
Expect the unexpected
CAUTION: spoilers ahead. The number 3 of the series ends with some untied threads. First I suppose that Annika asked Anaïs-1 to have sex with Colonel Mason to get pregnant and return to the past. Then begins a cycle like this: Colonel Mason has sex with Anaïs-1 to breed Anaïs-2, then has sex with Anaïs-2 to breed Anaïs-3, and so on and so forth (I wonder what a biologist would say about so many consecutive incestuous interbreedings, there is a sound biological reason why it is forbidden). In the next installments of the series perhaps we will know what happens when Colonel Mason returns to his time and reveals what he discovered. Alternatively he may be killed to keep the secret, even so he may be able to transmit a message to his time (that saloon dancer that he helped in Deadwood may help). And I suspect that Padma will have an important role helping her husband, because it's little expected.
CAUTION: spoilers ahead. The number 3 of the series ends with some untied threads. First I suppose that Annika asked Anaïs-1 to have sex with Colonel Mason to get pregnant and return to the past. Then begins a cycle like this: Colonel Mason has sex with Anaïs-1 to breed Anaïs-2, then has sex with Anaïs-2 to breed Anaïs-3, and so on and so forth (I wonder what a biologist would say about so many consecutive incestuous interbreedings, there is a sound biological reason why it is forbidden). In the next installments of the series perhaps we will know what happens when Colonel Mason returns to his time and reveals what he discovered. Alternatively he may be killed to keep the secret, even so he may be able to transmit a message to his time (that saloon dancer that he helped in Deadwood may help). And I suspect that Padma will have an important role helping her husband, because it's little expected.
September 2, 2021
Great read about What If
This was a really cool story. It's an interesting thought I imagine many people have had, what would you do if you went far back in time? I think Richard went both extreme at the macro level for how the world would change, but then at the same time the same famous people we meet are still there in the world doing the same thing. Aka the butterfly effect is both super strong and some things are always meant to happen. I will say that the final mission for Kyle was kinda stupidly planned. I won't go into detail but that's not what I would have done. Regardless, definitely a fun read, but you obviously need to read the earlier book.
This was a really cool story. It's an interesting thought I imagine many people have had, what would you do if you went far back in time? I think Richard went both extreme at the macro level for how the world would change, but then at the same time the same famous people we meet are still there in the world doing the same thing. Aka the butterfly effect is both super strong and some things are always meant to happen. I will say that the final mission for Kyle was kinda stupidly planned. I won't go into detail but that's not what I would have done. Regardless, definitely a fun read, but you obviously need to read the earlier book.
April 5, 2022
A Fun Ride but...
...an abrupt ending down the time travel rabbit hole. Could be titled "Annika's Adventures in Wonderland." As with its predecessors, this one's writing is a bit uneven. You don't "hurdle down the path" (or whatever it was) unless there are, you know, hurdles. Otherwise "hurtle" is the correct word. Plenty of villains, just as many severely compromised heroes (or heroines, one supposes, since most are women.) Conservative snowflakes still apt to experience elevated blood pressure upon reading.
...an abrupt ending down the time travel rabbit hole. Could be titled "Annika's Adventures in Wonderland." As with its predecessors, this one's writing is a bit uneven. You don't "hurdle down the path" (or whatever it was) unless there are, you know, hurdles. Otherwise "hurtle" is the correct word. Plenty of villains, just as many severely compromised heroes (or heroines, one supposes, since most are women.) Conservative snowflakes still apt to experience elevated blood pressure upon reading.
May 14, 2021
Disappointing third book of the trilogy.
The third book of the trilogy started off hot as a pistol. But it really meandered into strange areas. The caricatures of some of the players was over done, and I got the impression that the author walked away from his writing tablet and a fifth grader took his seat and finished it. The last two pages of the book are worthy of future installments, but I would Recommend the author stick to newspaper articles.
The third book of the trilogy started off hot as a pistol. But it really meandered into strange areas. The caricatures of some of the players was over done, and I got the impression that the author walked away from his writing tablet and a fifth grader took his seat and finished it. The last two pages of the book are worthy of future installments, but I would Recommend the author stick to newspaper articles.
September 14, 2021
Not A Bad Read But Somewhat Confusing…
The third and apparent final entry in Richard Todd’s “Time Tunnel” series gives readers a close and interesting look at Annika Wise and her global impact on the timeline. Without spoilers, the story posits intriguing alternate histories with startling ramifications. The confusion comes from its ending.
It was not a bad story by any means. Todd could have provided more clarification on the outcome…
The third and apparent final entry in Richard Todd’s “Time Tunnel” series gives readers a close and interesting look at Annika Wise and her global impact on the timeline. Without spoilers, the story posits intriguing alternate histories with startling ramifications. The confusion comes from its ending.
It was not a bad story by any means. Todd could have provided more clarification on the outcome…
June 7, 2022
A book not to be missed!
What if everything you believed could be changed? The world leaders, politics,and our thoughts about others could be altered in the minutia of a minute. Would you notice? Can a small change in history make a ripple in time that changes the outcome of everything? Would it be better or worse? Who would benefit? How odd a thought, that one little change could make the entire world a different place, for better or worse.
What if everything you believed could be changed? The world leaders, politics,and our thoughts about others could be altered in the minutia of a minute. Would you notice? Can a small change in history make a ripple in time that changes the outcome of everything? Would it be better or worse? Who would benefit? How odd a thought, that one little change could make the entire world a different place, for better or worse.
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July 29, 2021Fun read disappointing conclusion
The series was a fun read until the introduction of Hitler and the Nazis. From my limited understanding of our world and timeline Hitler and company arose because of the defeat of Germany and the horrific terms of the Treaty of Versaie that virtually set the stage for WW2.
The series was a fun read until the introduction of Hitler and the Nazis. From my limited understanding of our world and timeline Hitler and company arose because of the defeat of Germany and the horrific terms of the Treaty of Versaie that virtually set the stage for WW2.
July 31, 2021
Wow!! Stayed up late last night to finish this series. I truly enjoyed Annika’s story! I also enjoyed the complexity of the ending! Did not see that coming. I certainly want another book to explain Annais’s origin. I have more questions now!!
I’ve loved this series. Lots of research and a fun twist of the alternate timelines. Looking forward to more!
I’ve loved this series. Lots of research and a fun twist of the alternate timelines. Looking forward to more!
August 23, 2021
Wonderful conclusion to this triad of stories
Would you go back in time to fix problems? How many problems can you fix? A soldier is assigned such a job but finds that he may have created more problems than can be fixed. I love time travel plots. This one is worthy of your time. Good job.
Would you go back in time to fix problems? How many problems can you fix? A soldier is assigned such a job but finds that he may have created more problems than can be fixed. I love time travel plots. This one is worthy of your time. Good job.
October 25, 2021
I thought the story was getting tiresome. It is not
The story is as interesting as ever. While it's unclear why the Wise Empire is sliding to. authoritarianism. But the story is fascinating and ends with a twist. The books raise surprising philosophical questions. They're well worth the read.
The story is as interesting as ever. While it's unclear why the Wise Empire is sliding to. authoritarianism. But the story is fascinating and ends with a twist. The books raise surprising philosophical questions. They're well worth the read.
May 25, 2022
Deeply flawed
The first two books were fun and engaging with good character development. In this book the characters were flat. The author was more interested in woke social commentary and dystopian tropes. You read this book because you wanted to know what's happening next. That is a poor excuse.
The first two books were fun and engaging with good character development. In this book the characters were flat. The author was more interested in woke social commentary and dystopian tropes. You read this book because you wanted to know what's happening next. That is a poor excuse.
April 20, 2021
I looked forward to it mightily, read it all in one sitting, and was disappointed: the weakest entry in the trilogy. There are sections that, regardless of the fact this is science fiction, really strain credulity.
I was especially disappointed by the ending: I'll leave it at that for now.
I was especially disappointed by the ending: I'll leave it at that for now.
May 2, 2021
Johnboy
This was a pretty good time travel story. It gets little abstract from the subject of time travel, but in the end it comes thru. It has a sexist twist to it, kind of strange.
This was a pretty good time travel story. It gets little abstract from the subject of time travel, but in the end it comes thru. It has a sexist twist to it, kind of strange.
February 7, 2022
Perfect Title
I chose this rating because enjoyed story line. I must say this book is so different than anything I have read. I will be pondering for a long time. I will definitely recommend to Family and friends.
I chose this rating because enjoyed story line. I must say this book is so different than anything I have read. I will be pondering for a long time. I will definitely recommend to Family and friends.
March 21, 2022
Enjoyed it.......but.....
Overall i enjoyed the Time Tunnel series. I found the endings of book 1 & 2 good. But, I was quite disappointed in how book 3 ended. I'd really like a good explanation. I felt let down terribly after all that action and intrigue .
Overall i enjoyed the Time Tunnel series. I found the endings of book 1 & 2 good. But, I was quite disappointed in how book 3 ended. I'd really like a good explanation. I felt let down terribly after all that action and intrigue .
June 8, 2022
A Darn Good Story
I have to give it to the author, this was a very well written series. The characters were outstanding as was the action. If your looking for a fun series with a few twist and turns in it then I pretty sure you are going to enjoy this series.
I have to give it to the author, this was a very well written series. The characters were outstanding as was the action. If your looking for a fun series with a few twist and turns in it then I pretty sure you are going to enjoy this series.
June 29, 2022
Good read but author should stay out of politics
Trying to make Texas look like red neck country is really not the most smartest thing. If you didn't have the leftist perspective of komifonia I would understand. Other than this the series was entertaining.
Trying to make Texas look like red neck country is really not the most smartest thing. If you didn't have the leftist perspective of komifonia I would understand. Other than this the series was entertaining.
June 20, 2021
It’s getting interesting!!
This is a great story. I am anxiously awaiting the next installment in this time line and the possibilities that are swirling around in other areas.
This is a great story. I am anxiously awaiting the next installment in this time line and the possibilities that are swirling around in other areas.
June 24, 2021
Time tunnel series
I loved these books. I just finished the third in the series. I left me wanting more. I hope the author decides to write a forth
I loved these books. I just finished the third in the series. I left me wanting more. I hope the author decides to write a forth
July 11, 2021
Amazing blend of history and time travel
Such an intriguing read. The history is so fun to read in the context of change and power in the future.
Such an intriguing read. The history is so fun to read in the context of change and power in the future.
September 1, 2021
Decent sequel to the first.
October 20, 2021
Excellent story - fresh with great characters. The truly Wild West. Gritty main character- a survivor. I very much recommend this novel.
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