XNOR

by Anand Purohit

1759 was a defining year for the colonies that became Canada. It was also the year the British Empire rose to preeminence over other European nations and empires. All that changes when technology deployed in 2047 to shield Canadians from an escalating world conflict inadvertently teleports a group of scientists, engineers, teachers and medical people back to Nova Scotia, 1759. Despite their technological superiority, they, like many new settlers, struggle to establish a homestead, feed their community and deal with the constant threat from a violent world. Established empires with their large populations are not about to let a small group of upstarts interfere in their lucrative slave trade and subjugation of whomever they please.

Genres: Historical Fiction

539 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 7, 2021

About the author

ANAND PUROHIT was born and raised in a Caucasian, Christian family. After several years of inexplicable experiences, he travelled as young man to India for insight. The shocking immersion, alone in a chaotic and foreign culture, forever changed him. Wandering among the slums, always on the edge of death and disease, his perception was shattered. He returned to Canada with a new name and legalized it to cement his commitment to a life of mindfulness.

While enlightenment proved elusive, the quest for greater understanding remained strong. Forty years of software design and business ownership did not quell the thirst. Constant study of history, logistics, physics and metaphysics watered the desire to weld a nexus between analyst and mystic.

The days of designing complex software systems have passed. A new door has opened.

Reviews

[Michele Rice Carpenter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Science, Military, Politics, Disaster

As with almost every scientific advancement, the military and politics get involved. Xnor is set in the year 2047, which is a year with increasing world conflict. The scientific advancement makes time teleportation possible. This book covers many of the consequences of that. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction and history.

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

[TCampbell · Rating 3 out of 5]

creative but meandering

This book was interesting in its creative premises, but rambled on and on. At times the author completely nerds out on scientific theory. It feels like the whole novel is backstory for something that never really gets going. Indeed, the story just ends abruptly in the middle.
I did enjoy the historical elements and the idea of trying to reset civilization by creating a kinder, gentler colonial era.

[Anne · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love the story idea, but the dialogue was dull and distracting. I hope the author keeps writing because the story has potential.