The Timepiece Protocols

by J. Mark Hart

What do a Woodstock hippie, a suburban American family, a time-traveling Buddhist, and the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security have in common? Nothing. That is, until a quantum disaccordian resonance bubble pops, depositing hippie Manfred Redford-along with triverticular particles-into the George Douglas home in the middle of the night. Manfred and Douglas are shocked by the turn of events. But not as shocked as Preston Ogilvie, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, who mistakes the triverticular particles for the launch of a new space tunnel weapon against America by North Korea or Iran-assisted by George Douglas and others.A zany chase ensues as Homeland races to capture the Douglas "terrorists" and Manfred before they bring the fearsome "weapon" to bear. But once the Department realizes its mistake, a dark faction within plots to avoid embarrassment by "eliminating" the Douglases. As the rogue forces close in, the Douglases and Manfred receive help from the most unlikely of sources-the League of Privacy Sentinels and an FBI agent called the White Rook.While humorous and poignant, The Timepiece Protocols warns of the dark quest for power and wealth by those at the highest echelons of our government and the special interests they serve.

283 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 24, 2020

About the author

J. Mark Hart is an Alabama lawyer with more than 30 years experience handling civil litigation and appeals. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Alabama Super Lawyers. Mark grew up in Birmingham during the Civil Rights and Vietnam eras dramatized in his novel and still resides there with his family. His hobbies include books and music from the fifties and sixties, and of course, he is an avid baseball fan. Fielder's Choice is his first novel.

Reviews

[Dena Luce]

Timepiece protocols

Really enjoyed this book. Nice combination of sci fi, crime, and with an Alabama setting. I look forward to more works from this author.