Temporal Exploration

Temporal Universe #2

by Joe Pranaitis

2364: The ECS Andrea has returned home after going back and forth through time. Commander Moore the ships Chief Engineer has perfected the time jump process and purged the main computer of the virus that sent the ship 10,000 years into the future. Now that they’ve returned the ECS Andrea undergoes a major refit before being relaunched. Admiral Lynch has ordered Captain Dyson and his crew take the Andrea back through time to gather information on the Human Empire. Their first stop is the Library where they first saw the Andrea hanging and the Librarian (the evolved human) who has been keeping her eye on them. Once that mission is complete even with the near detection of the Andrea, they head to an era where the Earth Confederation is in the middle of a civil war. Captain Dyson also learns that he and his crew are the only ones who can end it.

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2023

About the author

I grew up in East Chicago, Indiana, and at an early age, my parents whom I miss introduced me to science fiction which influences the stories I write. When I was a kid I read the novel Star Trek: Final Frontier by Diane Carey and later on was introduced to Babylon 5. For the past 20 years, I've been working at the Hoosier Theatre in Whiting, Indiana. During my time there, I've written 20 novels. I am always working on my next book. One of my goals is to work with most major studios.

Reviews

[Anmol Pandey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

An exciting time-travel adventure with a strong mix of suspense and action. Captain Dyson and the crew's journey through time, encountering evolved characters and facing the challenge of ending a civil war, keeps the story engaging from start to finish. A thrilling read for fans of space adventures and time-travel narratives

[M Khan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

It is a captivating science fiction tale that intricately weaves together themes of time travel, exploration, and moral responsibility. Following the adventures of Captain Dyson and the crew of the ECS Andrea, the story immerses readers in a future where advanced technology allows for daring voyages through time.
The book is rich with suspense and ethical dilemmas, as Captain Dyson grapples with the consequences of altering history while striving to fulfill their mission objectives.
The author skillfully blends intricate world-building with engaging characters, making "2364" a compelling read for fans of speculative fiction.
It's a story that not only entertains with its imaginative premise but also prompts reflection on the complexities of time, technology, and humanity's quest for knowledge and power.

[Kelly Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

After having sustained a harrowing space flight with a series of disturbing time jumps, Captain Dyson and his crew have little time to recover before they are ordered back out again for yet another time jump. Thus, Dyson embarks on another dangerous action-packed mission, that will keep the readers at the edge of their seats. (Please note that this is not a complete story arc.)