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Matt Miller in the Colonies #4
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Twenty-first-century scientist Matt Miller has become a wealthy businessman and politician with a beautiful wife and family. Yet, despite his every effort, Matt’s world is crumbling around him. Grace has recovered from her physical injuries, but her mental scars deepen as the threat to her family remains and her brother’s trial looms on the horizon. The Millers find themselves at the center of a maelstrom that threatens to engulf the entire colony of Virginia and make it the epicenter for a revolution. As the events around Matt unfold and his situation worsens, an opportunity presents itself to right the wrongs he has caused, but only if Matt can leave his life in the colonies behind.
- GenresFictionTime Travel
403 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2023
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Mark J. Rose
5 books233 followersMark J. Rose is a scientist, author, and screenwriter. He lives in La Jolla, California. He holds a doctorate in pharmaceutical chemistry and is the director of research and development at a major biotech company. He has been fascinated for many years with exploring the intersection of man’s basic humanity with the challenges of a rapidly changing technological world. Working primarily in the science fiction and thriller genres, all his writing deals with the interaction of technology, science, and society.
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February 8, 2023
Thank you so much to the author and the publisher for sharing a copy of this book with me on Bookinfluencers.com !!!!
Intriguing story about family, duty and history all in once. I very much enjoyed this book. It felt very different from the ones I usually read and it was refreshing. If you’re a fan of National Treasure and Back to the Future than this series is perfect for you!!!!
A scientist that goes back in time and starts a life there all through the american revolution in Virginia.
We have images at the beginning of some chapters and even multiple povs for different characters !!!
Such historical accuracy that is impressive to read about. I felt completely enchanted by the world and the historical setting. The fourth book in a series that I recommend to read in full!!!
The action is quite fast paced which is definitely a good thing for a book that has this kind of plot.
Overall I think it was really a good book and I would love to read more about this series !!!
Intriguing story about family, duty and history all in once. I very much enjoyed this book. It felt very different from the ones I usually read and it was refreshing. If you’re a fan of National Treasure and Back to the Future than this series is perfect for you!!!!
A scientist that goes back in time and starts a life there all through the american revolution in Virginia.
We have images at the beginning of some chapters and even multiple povs for different characters !!!
Such historical accuracy that is impressive to read about. I felt completely enchanted by the world and the historical setting. The fourth book in a series that I recommend to read in full!!!
The action is quite fast paced which is definitely a good thing for a book that has this kind of plot.
Overall I think it was really a good book and I would love to read more about this series !!!
March 15, 2023
Atheist bashing
Bashing Atheists for not concluding 'gods' exist they follow real evidence
Would not surprise me that Mark J Rose doesn't believe Spotlight was real
Bashing Atheists for not concluding 'gods' exist they follow real evidence
Would not surprise me that Mark J Rose doesn't believe Spotlight was real
May 27, 2023
This book out of the three really hits you in the guts. Its really sad and depressing to read and that is respect to the author for portraying moments that really hit home just how good he is. The author is very good at hitting you with the emotion and I had to stop a few times. I knew what was going to happen given the end of book 3 when it came to Johnathan. It was sad cause I really liked the boy when it was book 1 and when it came to book 3 and 4 he was just so full of anger. Rightful anger but someone that couldn't control his emotions. I really want to see Matthew and Grace finally get to be happy again cause book 3 and 4 are just really depressing.
To contrast this, I am really looking forward to book 5 when finally Matthew big secret finally will purge him of the lying that the man has had to do for a decade. I really liked the second half of the book and it seemed to give Matthew a bit of reset for the terrible emotions that he have to go through. There is one thing that has been digging a hole in me though other than time. Even though I get it for the story to advance, the author skips through time pretty quickly. He is giving us snapshots in time with a lot of skipping in between to obviously get to where we need to get. The American Revolution.
That leads to the thing we are all questioning. Can Matthew change the future? Through 4 books this idea has remained static. Things obviously have changed with inventions made a lot earlier than in the main timeline but it doesnt seem to have changed. We do not see if Matthew Miller made it in the history books of the timeline and the way the book ended makes you feel like Matthew says in the book. That he is part of a script that has already been preordained and nothing he can do to stop it. There are references throughout this book in particular that Matthew is already starting to get grey hair and been refering to himself as old. I am constantly feeling as the author wants him to be portrayed in his late 40s to 50s when in reality Matthew is around 36 years old. He came in at 26 after all.
To contrast this, I am really looking forward to book 5 when finally Matthew big secret finally will purge him of the lying that the man has had to do for a decade. I really liked the second half of the book and it seemed to give Matthew a bit of reset for the terrible emotions that he have to go through. There is one thing that has been digging a hole in me though other than time. Even though I get it for the story to advance, the author skips through time pretty quickly. He is giving us snapshots in time with a lot of skipping in between to obviously get to where we need to get. The American Revolution.
That leads to the thing we are all questioning. Can Matthew change the future? Through 4 books this idea has remained static. Things obviously have changed with inventions made a lot earlier than in the main timeline but it doesnt seem to have changed. We do not see if Matthew Miller made it in the history books of the timeline and the way the book ended makes you feel like Matthew says in the book. That he is part of a script that has already been preordained and nothing he can do to stop it. There are references throughout this book in particular that Matthew is already starting to get grey hair and been refering to himself as old. I am constantly feeling as the author wants him to be portrayed in his late 40s to 50s when in reality Matthew is around 36 years old. He came in at 26 after all.
November 15, 2025
DNF I gave up caring about Matt - He was great in the first book but his adversarial relationships were always kind of weak. In the first book it was all about subtext - does Grace fancy him? Their banter was more like verbal sparring but when it came to actual sparring, things fell flat with me. Fight scenes with lots of action aren't the time for soliloquies but we got them in London during several fencing duels. In this book, events seem to have overtaken Matt and he's just not up to the challenge of statesmanship. That 'fish out of water' trope worked as a time traveler stuck in the past and as a Virginian in London but he's supposed to be a Burgess with some experience.
The thing that really broke this series for me though is the structure and pacing. The previous books didn't have well defined beginning-middle-end structuring. The dreams and visions were way too long and largely irrelevant as Matt either told others the most salient points or his narration mentioned them again later. Instead of a couple of lines of summary regarding his disorientation and visions of future events, we got pages. Then there's Grace's death that's been foreshadowed for several books now. There's a whole disorienting chapter where they're fighting a war that hasn't started yet but it's not really Matt's prophetic vision - it's just randomly plopped in as if the reader should somehow experience a disjointed timeline for unexplained reasons. We're given dates when it's suddenly years earlier in the next chapter but I wasn't keeping track of them - didn't realize I would be tested on them. It was jarring enough to take me out of the story and after struggling to get back into it, I realized I just didn't care anymore. I've never been enamored enough with Thomas Jefferson to have him hook me in - Matt should be protagonist enough to do that regardless of which founding father he's running around with. DNF
The thing that really broke this series for me though is the structure and pacing. The previous books didn't have well defined beginning-middle-end structuring. The dreams and visions were way too long and largely irrelevant as Matt either told others the most salient points or his narration mentioned them again later. Instead of a couple of lines of summary regarding his disorientation and visions of future events, we got pages. Then there's Grace's death that's been foreshadowed for several books now. There's a whole disorienting chapter where they're fighting a war that hasn't started yet but it's not really Matt's prophetic vision - it's just randomly plopped in as if the reader should somehow experience a disjointed timeline for unexplained reasons. We're given dates when it's suddenly years earlier in the next chapter but I wasn't keeping track of them - didn't realize I would be tested on them. It was jarring enough to take me out of the story and after struggling to get back into it, I realized I just didn't care anymore. I've never been enamored enough with Thomas Jefferson to have him hook me in - Matt should be protagonist enough to do that regardless of which founding father he's running around with. DNF
July 8, 2023
Some long-winded description, but still good
This fourth book in the Matt Miller in the Colonies series resolves many issues in Matt’s existence and in the way he and others got from 21st century America to the American colonies in the 18th century. There’s a struggle over the American revolution and Matt’s effect on it. And we finally see what’s become of the 21st century folks in control of the wormhole generator. However, this fourth book lacks the interesting story development and plot, pacing, and character development of the first three books. The very first book is still the best in the series. Still, after you invest reading time in that book, the remaining books beckon to provide resolution. You’ll likely read ‘em all.
This fourth book in the Matt Miller in the Colonies series resolves many issues in Matt’s existence and in the way he and others got from 21st century America to the American colonies in the 18th century. There’s a struggle over the American revolution and Matt’s effect on it. And we finally see what’s become of the 21st century folks in control of the wormhole generator. However, this fourth book lacks the interesting story development and plot, pacing, and character development of the first three books. The very first book is still the best in the series. Still, after you invest reading time in that book, the remaining books beckon to provide resolution. You’ll likely read ‘em all.
July 12, 2024
I feel like I am reading the author’s dreams about being able to live a meaningful lives, full of adventures and human connections. I do learn a tidbit of American histories and I am pretty dazzled by how much the colonists would fight for justice and independence. . Doing hard manually labor under the scorching sun, tending to horses, courting a farmer wife, fighting to the death with your enemy, fighting pirates on our way to Britain, defending patriots in court, .. would sound dangerous but it truly would be a meaningful life to live, much better than our comfortable lives wasting our days on smartphone and porn. And the author has depict that life perfectly
October 20, 2024
Matt Miller
I am completely involved in this story of Matt Miller in the colonies and as I finish one book I can’t wait for the next to see how he manages in the 1700s. I didn’t have a lot of hope the series would be good based on the title but i was very wrong. Instead I have found well written pages that draw the reader in to the story and I have a hard time putting the tablet down as I read via kindle. If you like time travel this is a great series. It has a little romance, intrigue and history all rolled up in to it all.
I am completely involved in this story of Matt Miller in the colonies and as I finish one book I can’t wait for the next to see how he manages in the 1700s. I didn’t have a lot of hope the series would be good based on the title but i was very wrong. Instead I have found well written pages that draw the reader in to the story and I have a hard time putting the tablet down as I read via kindle. If you like time travel this is a great series. It has a little romance, intrigue and history all rolled up in to it all.
March 9, 2023
The best of the series.
This book was the best of the series so far. I have high hopes for book five and look forward to it. Thank you Mr. Rose for giving me a new appreciation of our countries history. I also would like to thank you for your ruminations on God and religion. It made me think about things that I had given up on a long time ago. To anyone reading this review start at book one and enjoy you won't be sorry.
This book was the best of the series so far. I have high hopes for book five and look forward to it. Thank you Mr. Rose for giving me a new appreciation of our countries history. I also would like to thank you for your ruminations on God and religion. It made me think about things that I had given up on a long time ago. To anyone reading this review start at book one and enjoy you won't be sorry.
February 10, 2024
Timely Literature!!
This series of four books dealing with time travel, modern and early industrial technology, politics, human nature and ethics will pull you in to the times when this unique novel series. It provides the reader with many different ways to view "reality" in its myriad shapes and colors. Reading Tolkien's fiction was challenging: reading Rose's twisting, turning and reversing fiction was exhausting, but well worth the effort!
This series of four books dealing with time travel, modern and early industrial technology, politics, human nature and ethics will pull you in to the times when this unique novel series. It provides the reader with many different ways to view "reality" in its myriad shapes and colors. Reading Tolkien's fiction was challenging: reading Rose's twisting, turning and reversing fiction was exhausting, but well worth the effort!
May 22, 2024
Series - as good as it gets
For thinking readers (like the Big Bang TV audience), this series is a must read. Mark Rose touches on many topics and philosophies, asking a lot of questions to engage his readers. I even read a section out loud to my husband since, for some reason, the topic of time relativity came up. It would be remiss to not start with Book 1 in this series. You won't be sorry for it.
For thinking readers (like the Big Bang TV audience), this series is a must read. Mark Rose touches on many topics and philosophies, asking a lot of questions to engage his readers. I even read a section out loud to my husband since, for some reason, the topic of time relativity came up. It would be remiss to not start with Book 1 in this series. You won't be sorry for it.
October 26, 2024
a good read but got real philosophical without actual depth
Too much posturing is taking place, also Matt doesn’t quiete grasp who is stirring the pot don’t wanna go into sooiler country; but him not being able to connect dots and his supposed intellect (add the headache related abilities as well) doesn’t match and creates a glaring hole in the books tapestrie. He doesn’t have to be omnipotent but everyone would stop ant think for a minute when stakes are this high
Too much posturing is taking place, also Matt doesn’t quiete grasp who is stirring the pot don’t wanna go into sooiler country; but him not being able to connect dots and his supposed intellect (add the headache related abilities as well) doesn’t match and creates a glaring hole in the books tapestrie. He doesn’t have to be omnipotent but everyone would stop ant think for a minute when stakes are this high
June 7, 2025
This book took forever to read. First 35% was very good. The middle 35% was extremely boring…excruciating, I simply didn’t want to read it. Then right around 70%….it got interesting again. Enough that I finished the last of it in a matter for 2 days!
I wouldn’t want to read it again, and I think the author waited entirely too long to introduce what he introducing the last 1/3rd, but overall I enjoyed this book. Onto the next!
I wouldn’t want to read it again, and I think the author waited entirely too long to introduce what he introducing the last 1/3rd, but overall I enjoyed this book. Onto the next!
June 21, 2025
Book #4 in the Matt Miller in the Colonies series. As the characters travel to colonial America from the 21st century, they must work diligently to leave no lasting mark that could alter history. After three books, these characters and their belief in the science of time travel feel familiar. We've followed their progress and shared their pain at the loss. The books need to be read in order to get the in-depth feeling of the story.
March 7, 2023
Interesting
Not as good as the previous two installments, still interesting, but the historical stuff is less engaging than previously, a bit too much philosophy and religious thinking that seems to take over much of the book rather than actual events or actions. It ends well though and am still interested in what happens next.
Not as good as the previous two installments, still interesting, but the historical stuff is less engaging than previously, a bit too much philosophy and religious thinking that seems to take over much of the book rather than actual events or actions. It ends well though and am still interested in what happens next.
March 20, 2023
This book was gramatically good, but definitely not my style of content. This book does have a strong plotline, so if the content is something you enjoy, then go for it. If you’re a fan of hardcore religious messaging, this book is for you.
I recieved this book as an Advanced Reader’s copy through the publisher and bookinfluencers.com.
I recieved this book as an Advanced Reader’s copy through the publisher and bookinfluencers.com.
April 27, 2023
Matt Miller in the Colonies is an inspired work of imagination and insight. It brings to life a world both past and present. It vividly portrays the impact of honor, courage, faith and life. It is a relief to be absorbed into a book so well-written, -visualized and -edited.
Fast paced, moving action. Many characters but all well thought out and unique. Great story line.
Fast paced, moving action. Many characters but all well thought out and unique. Great story line.
August 18, 2023
Great plot and characters.
An amalgamation of sci go and history blended together into a fascinating storyline. Characters are well developed and believable rendering even our historical giants as both human and correct. Good attention to period manners and speech as well as scientific plausibility. Great book ending a good series.
An amalgamation of sci go and history blended together into a fascinating storyline. Characters are well developed and believable rendering even our historical giants as both human and correct. Good attention to period manners and speech as well as scientific plausibility. Great book ending a good series.
October 12, 2023
Solid Entertaining Series
This volume took Matt back to the future, resolving a number of issues that had been vexing him regarding his decision to remain in the past. The ending was such that the series could conclude or continue. I hope that the author will continue the story, as there are numerous storyline opportunities to explore.
This volume took Matt back to the future, resolving a number of issues that had been vexing him regarding his decision to remain in the past. The ending was such that the series could conclude or continue. I hope that the author will continue the story, as there are numerous storyline opportunities to explore.
October 15, 2023
This is like reading nonfiction.
“These Truths” by Jill Lenore, are in the first 200 of its 800 pages, an historical reading of exactly the same coupling of liberty for all and liberty for slaves that we find so vexing for Matt Miller and the other fellows in this book. Read it as well.
“These Truths” by Jill Lenore, are in the first 200 of its 800 pages, an historical reading of exactly the same coupling of liberty for all and liberty for slaves that we find so vexing for Matt Miller and the other fellows in this book. Read it as well.
January 2, 2024
Worth reading the series
Time travel is eternally fascinating for many people. If it's not for you, stop reading. Mr Rose covers multiple possibilities in fairly short books which is an accomplishment in itself. Good series, I'm ready for the next book.
As usual the editing on Kindle is terrible.
Time travel is eternally fascinating for many people. If it's not for you, stop reading. Mr Rose covers multiple possibilities in fairly short books which is an accomplishment in itself. Good series, I'm ready for the next book.
As usual the editing on Kindle is terrible.
March 12, 2024
I’m didn’t see that coming
I was expecting more horses, aspirin, and soy intrigue. Instead I got a trip from the beginning to the end of the universe.
I enjoy lots of sci-fi that isn’t religious. In this case it was as easy to overlook as it would s in the real world.
I like the story and the characters. I’d read another.
I was expecting more horses, aspirin, and soy intrigue. Instead I got a trip from the beginning to the end of the universe.
I enjoy lots of sci-fi that isn’t religious. In this case it was as easy to overlook as it would s in the real world.
I like the story and the characters. I’d read another.
June 12, 2024
The Book Ends; The Story Continues
A better way to present the history of the beginning of this, the U.S.A. would be, in my book, very hard to find. Though this story is reflected via fiction; it is related so well that the truth can be discerned. This story is very resplendent in maintaining an exciting and interesting theme that will grab and keep your attention throughout.
A better way to present the history of the beginning of this, the U.S.A. would be, in my book, very hard to find. Though this story is reflected via fiction; it is related so well that the truth can be discerned. This story is very resplendent in maintaining an exciting and interesting theme that will grab and keep your attention throughout.
October 30, 2025
Couldn't finish it
Loved the first book. Cool premise for a story. Book two was pretty good and kept me engaged enough to read the third. That one went weird places that had me struggling. Despite that, I had hopes that the fourth would reignite my interest. I just couldn't stick with it. Rose has talent as a writer and I wish him well.
Loved the first book. Cool premise for a story. Book two was pretty good and kept me engaged enough to read the third. That one went weird places that had me struggling. Despite that, I had hopes that the fourth would reignite my interest. I just couldn't stick with it. Rose has talent as a writer and I wish him well.
March 11, 2023
Love it
I re-read the first 3 books before reading book 4, and I was unable to stop reading for about a week. I absolutely love the adventures of Matt Miller in the colonies and I can’t wait to read what Mr. Rose has in store for us going forward!
I re-read the first 3 books before reading book 4, and I was unable to stop reading for about a week. I absolutely love the adventures of Matt Miller in the colonies and I can’t wait to read what Mr. Rose has in store for us going forward!
March 15, 2023
A fascinating, of-the-moment story that compels and captivates from the beginning.
The story holds you without grasping at you. I could feel the characters like someone telling a story about their neighbors.
It's vividly conceived, and the strong plot will carry readers to the end.
The story holds you without grasping at you. I could feel the characters like someone telling a story about their neighbors.
It's vividly conceived, and the strong plot will carry readers to the end.
March 29, 2023
There is a lot going on in this novel, but I liked the way that Mark J. Rose kept me informed and not confused throughout it.
It was very well thought out in how it was put together. It flowed nicely and had great meaning. I loved how smooth and quick of a read it was.
It was very well thought out in how it was put together. It flowed nicely and had great meaning. I loved how smooth and quick of a read it was.
July 8, 2023
What an Exciting Series
A journey through time, especially the time of early America, is such a joy and mind-stretching for sure. I can imagine I am privy to the rising tide of freedom and the conversations in that tide.
A journey through time, especially the time of early America, is such a joy and mind-stretching for sure. I can imagine I am privy to the rising tide of freedom and the conversations in that tide.
July 24, 2023
Disappointed, need a better ending.
It would have been nice to know how Grace reacted to Matt's news of being a Time Traveler, how his father adjusted, what happened after the fire and how did the little girl get her knowledge of the future?
It would have been nice to know how Grace reacted to Matt's news of being a Time Traveler, how his father adjusted, what happened after the fire and how did the little girl get her knowledge of the future?
July 25, 2023
Beyond the story the stimulus of reflection…
Mr. Rose has woven wonderful tapestry of past and present in a thought, engaging series! Thank you for the transport off the now! I WANT BOOK 5 PLEASE!
Mr. Rose has woven wonderful tapestry of past and present in a thought, engaging series! Thank you for the transport off the now! I WANT BOOK 5 PLEASE!
October 9, 2023
Matt Miller in the Colonies: book 4
A great series. The author should give Amazon grief over deleting previous ratings. They are probably cheating him and other authors of money. This is the 3rd book I have had a rating for this series.
A great series. The author should give Amazon grief over deleting previous ratings. They are probably cheating him and other authors of money. This is the 3rd book I have had a rating for this series.
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