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Neander #3
Evolution
“Can I save my daughter . . . and them?”
Time traveler Tom Cook has settled into his prehistoric life among the Neanderthals, but it’s not without its challenges that include a burning desire to see his future-dwelling daughter, Pook, again.
When a growing threat from hostile neighbors turns into an attack, an old contact from another world comes to the rescue and leads both Tom and his Neanderthal wife, Brassy, back to that future through an increasingly unstable time portal.
Now, after traveling to and from two different worlds, Tom must find a way to defeat his enemies in both, reunite his family, and save his adopted band of Neanderthals.
If you’re a fan of the time travel novels of Jack Finney (Time and Again), Stephen King (11/22/63), or Michael Crichton (Timeline), you’ll relish this final volume of the Neanderthal Time Travel Series books by historical fiction author Harald Johnson.
NEANDER 3 concludes this unique, science-fiction, time-travel adventure to—and from—the land of Neanderthals. (Book 3 of the series)
Time traveler Tom Cook has settled into his prehistoric life among the Neanderthals, but it’s not without its challenges that include a burning desire to see his future-dwelling daughter, Pook, again.
When a growing threat from hostile neighbors turns into an attack, an old contact from another world comes to the rescue and leads both Tom and his Neanderthal wife, Brassy, back to that future through an increasingly unstable time portal.
Now, after traveling to and from two different worlds, Tom must find a way to defeat his enemies in both, reunite his family, and save his adopted band of Neanderthals.
If you’re a fan of the time travel novels of Jack Finney (Time and Again), Stephen King (11/22/63), or Michael Crichton (Timeline), you’ll relish this final volume of the Neanderthal Time Travel Series books by historical fiction author Harald Johnson.
NEANDER 3 concludes this unique, science-fiction, time-travel adventure to—and from—the land of Neanderthals. (Book 3 of the series)
272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 23, 2021
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About the author
Harald Johnson
19 books14 followersHarald Johnson is an author of both fiction and nonfiction, a publisher, and a lifelong swimmer—who actually swam nonstop around New York’s Manhattan island. His debut novel (NEW YORK 1609, 2018) was the first-ever to explore the birth of New York City (and Manhattan) from its earliest beginnings. He followed that with the three books of the NEANDER time-travel trilogy (2019, 2020, 2021), and then the modern suspense thriller EL NORTE (2022). THE TWILIGHTS is his sixth novel (and twelfth book).
Harald lives with his wife deep in the woods of central Virginia.
Harald lives with his wife deep in the woods of central Virginia.
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February 25, 2022
Neander: Evolution is the final book in this highly original and well-researched trilogy, in which science journalist Tom finds himself back in prehistoric times, and develops a life there, whilst keeping the portal to the present (and, as he discovers, the future) open.
His journeys between the worlds have not remained a secret, and scientists dedicated to genetic modification are anxious to milk this opportunity for all they can - while Tom, back in pre-history, wants to strengthen and educate the Neanderthal people he has grown to love, so that they will not be rendered extinct by the Sapiens.
The portal between the worlds is becoming unreliable, with Tom returning to the present and finding it to be the future - there is also an instance of a return to times much longer ago. I loved this idea, and wished there had been more of it; I would have loved to see the world through Tom/Rusty's eyes before man, or, say, about five thousand years ago. As with the other books, the narrative flows well and I read it quickly, anxious to know what was going to happen.
This is a great idea, the books are well-written, though I think it could have been explored still further - Tom talks about changing the present by actions he takes in the past, a most fascinating concept, and I would have loved to see more of this. However, these are Harald Johnson's books, not mine, and as such I am not telling him what to write! Suffice to say that if he decides to return to this world, I will be happy to read the results.
His journeys between the worlds have not remained a secret, and scientists dedicated to genetic modification are anxious to milk this opportunity for all they can - while Tom, back in pre-history, wants to strengthen and educate the Neanderthal people he has grown to love, so that they will not be rendered extinct by the Sapiens.
The portal between the worlds is becoming unreliable, with Tom returning to the present and finding it to be the future - there is also an instance of a return to times much longer ago. I loved this idea, and wished there had been more of it; I would have loved to see the world through Tom/Rusty's eyes before man, or, say, about five thousand years ago. As with the other books, the narrative flows well and I read it quickly, anxious to know what was going to happen.
This is a great idea, the books are well-written, though I think it could have been explored still further - Tom talks about changing the present by actions he takes in the past, a most fascinating concept, and I would have loved to see more of this. However, these are Harald Johnson's books, not mine, and as such I am not telling him what to write! Suffice to say that if he decides to return to this world, I will be happy to read the results.
April 15, 2022
well worth reading.
I thourghily enjoyed reading this set of books.
The story is just that, a story about adventure and a bit of fun. It’s not a technical journal for sure but you definitely root for Tom and his clan.
I thourghily enjoyed reading this set of books.
The story is just that, a story about adventure and a bit of fun. It’s not a technical journal for sure but you definitely root for Tom and his clan.
July 9, 2022
worth the read.
October 11, 2022
Liked this series!
Good story and great characters...like the fact that we need a good blend of strength and compassion. Good quick read! 👏
Good story and great characters...like the fact that we need a good blend of strength and compassion. Good quick read! 👏
September 4, 2023
My review.
I read the first two and enjoyed them. I was glad to see a third book and had to read it to see the ongoing story. Maybe more in the future.
I read the first two and enjoyed them. I was glad to see a third book and had to read it to see the ongoing story. Maybe more in the future.
April 14, 2024
very intriguing and interesting
I really enjoyed this third book in the series. In fact I started imagining the series made into a movie. This third book to me was much more interesting but you do need t read the other two in order to understand what’s going on. It left me curious about what happened in the future and other travelers.
I really enjoyed this third book in the series. In fact I started imagining the series made into a movie. This third book to me was much more interesting but you do need t read the other two in order to understand what’s going on. It left me curious about what happened in the future and other travelers.
May 10, 2025
a totally great read
This book is well thought out. Characters developed, story line well played. Sorry to see it end. Enjoy your adventure
This book is well thought out. Characters developed, story line well played. Sorry to see it end. Enjoy your adventure
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