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Epiworld
Britain 2099. All human diseases have been eradicated by genetic cleansing, but there are still people who are 'unclean' and locked away in institutions. Travis is one of them, until one day Dr Alexander helps him to escape to a world where nothing makes sense. Travis has powerful seizures which take him and his new friend Demi on a quest through time to seek and destroy Chase, the man he hates. Along the way he has to deal with shocks, surprises, traumas, and death, until at last he ends up on a beach, where his fate will finally be decided.
164 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Tracey Morait
7 books23 followersI was born and brought up in Liverpool, England, but after graduating as a librarian at Liverpool Polytechnic in 1990, I moved to Bristol to live and work. There I met my husband, Keith Mitchell. I write and self-publish for children and young adults. Keith designs my book covers and K&T Mitchell is our own small press.
My seventh title Tempting Fake is intended for the young adult audience. Cherry and Adam meet online and things take a sinister turn. The story is based on a real-life experience I had before the pandemic. It is a warning against developing online relationships and I wrote it as therapy. It contains some sensitive scenes not everyone will feel comfortable with.
My sixth book is Episode, which, like Epiworld, follows the theme of epilepsy and time travel. Ali is catapulted back in time to the days preceding the Trojan War. Although it is not a direct sequel to Epiworld, I reintroduced the character of Travis to act as Ali's mentor.
Why did I choose children and young adult writing? I decided I wanted to write for children at the age of 10 after reading First Term at Malory Towers.
In 2007 I self-published my first book for children, Goalden Girl about the adventures of promising young footballer, Gemma, which was inspired by my love for football (I'm a big Liverpool FC supporter!) It was well received with good reviews. This was followed shortly after by another children's book in 2008, Abbie's Rival.
In 2014 I published a sequel to Goalden Girl, Goalden Sky continuing Gemma's story, but I decided to put the sequel into the young adult category because the characters are older. I have written two other young adult books, Epiworld, a fantasy/science fiction story inspired by my own personal experience with epilepsy, and Big Brother, a more hard-hitting contemporary young adult story, again with a science fiction/horror theme, about a young lad who gets help from an unusual source to fight the bullies who have been tormenting him mercilessly.
I have been fortunate to receive 3-5 star reviews for my work (except once when someone bought the wrong title), even though I accept that my books might not be everyone's cup of tea. You can read the reviews on my website:
Tempting Fake
Episode
Goalden Sky
Big Brother
Epiworld
Abbie's Rival
Goalden Girl
Now and then, I also add a post to my blog.
My books are available in paperback and Kindle and I am planning an eighth.
My seventh title Tempting Fake is intended for the young adult audience. Cherry and Adam meet online and things take a sinister turn. The story is based on a real-life experience I had before the pandemic. It is a warning against developing online relationships and I wrote it as therapy. It contains some sensitive scenes not everyone will feel comfortable with.
My sixth book is Episode, which, like Epiworld, follows the theme of epilepsy and time travel. Ali is catapulted back in time to the days preceding the Trojan War. Although it is not a direct sequel to Epiworld, I reintroduced the character of Travis to act as Ali's mentor.
Why did I choose children and young adult writing? I decided I wanted to write for children at the age of 10 after reading First Term at Malory Towers.
In 2007 I self-published my first book for children, Goalden Girl about the adventures of promising young footballer, Gemma, which was inspired by my love for football (I'm a big Liverpool FC supporter!) It was well received with good reviews. This was followed shortly after by another children's book in 2008, Abbie's Rival.
In 2014 I published a sequel to Goalden Girl, Goalden Sky continuing Gemma's story, but I decided to put the sequel into the young adult category because the characters are older. I have written two other young adult books, Epiworld, a fantasy/science fiction story inspired by my own personal experience with epilepsy, and Big Brother, a more hard-hitting contemporary young adult story, again with a science fiction/horror theme, about a young lad who gets help from an unusual source to fight the bullies who have been tormenting him mercilessly.
I have been fortunate to receive 3-5 star reviews for my work (except once when someone bought the wrong title), even though I accept that my books might not be everyone's cup of tea. You can read the reviews on my website:
Tempting Fake
Episode
Goalden Sky
Big Brother
Epiworld
Abbie's Rival
Goalden Girl
Now and then, I also add a post to my blog.
My books are available in paperback and Kindle and I am planning an eighth.
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May 17, 2022
A typical dystopic view but delightfully set in Liverpool
Travis lives in a future world where time portals are relatively common phenomena, appearing during violent electrical storms. When one occurs while Travis has an epileptic fit, a professor from the hospital where he is receiving treatment appears, explaining how portals can be used ‘just like public transport’.
Tracey Morait has created a pleasing young adult dystopia, Epiworld. For the most part, its characters are fully formed but do not complicate the storyline, which as with any time travel tale, can be prone to confusing inconsistencies and often interesting logic.
Epiworld is, for the most part, written in first person, present tense, which does aid in driving the story forward, but can also be a little cloying. However, it does result in a story that reads much like a film and, in that regard, is gripping.
Morait’s book commences in 2099, a typical dystopic view but delightfully set in Liverpool, UK. This is a world of strict robotic law enforcement, unpleasant regimes and probes fitted in the neck to regulate behaviour.
Travis starts off as part of a street gang, in conflict with a rival gang, until his epilepsy changes his life. Merseyside in the late 2090s, is not tolerant of disease, and he wakes up in an institution. His first thoughts are to escape, but not in the way Dr Alexander advocates: using his seizures to travel back in time. From here, the book picks up as Morait gives us unexpected turns, changes in direction and an entertaining book – and one set in a more familiar part of this century.
Epiworld does end with an emotive twist, but unlike more sophisticated time travel stories, this is not a clear-cut issue with cause and effect; it is more a matter of understanding the past to establish the future. Nevertheless, as young adult fiction, this is a great read.
Travis lives in a future world where time portals are relatively common phenomena, appearing during violent electrical storms. When one occurs while Travis has an epileptic fit, a professor from the hospital where he is receiving treatment appears, explaining how portals can be used ‘just like public transport’.
Tracey Morait has created a pleasing young adult dystopia, Epiworld. For the most part, its characters are fully formed but do not complicate the storyline, which as with any time travel tale, can be prone to confusing inconsistencies and often interesting logic.
Epiworld is, for the most part, written in first person, present tense, which does aid in driving the story forward, but can also be a little cloying. However, it does result in a story that reads much like a film and, in that regard, is gripping.
Morait’s book commences in 2099, a typical dystopic view but delightfully set in Liverpool, UK. This is a world of strict robotic law enforcement, unpleasant regimes and probes fitted in the neck to regulate behaviour.
Travis starts off as part of a street gang, in conflict with a rival gang, until his epilepsy changes his life. Merseyside in the late 2090s, is not tolerant of disease, and he wakes up in an institution. His first thoughts are to escape, but not in the way Dr Alexander advocates: using his seizures to travel back in time. From here, the book picks up as Morait gives us unexpected turns, changes in direction and an entertaining book – and one set in a more familiar part of this century.
Epiworld does end with an emotive twist, but unlike more sophisticated time travel stories, this is not a clear-cut issue with cause and effect; it is more a matter of understanding the past to establish the future. Nevertheless, as young adult fiction, this is a great read.
September 24, 2021
A Fun, Interesting, and Fast-paced Read
Meet Travis, a fifteen-year-old young man living in Britain in the year 2029. The world has drastically changed and an authoritarian government controls each citizen and monitors their every move. Travis is part of a street gang called “The Rockets” and refuses to comply with the strict rules and controls that nearly everyone else has become a part of. Travis also suffers from epilepsy but no form of illness is allowed in this new world dynamic. He is subsequently hospitalized after a fight with a rival gang member and suffers a broken arm. This is when his malady is discovered and he is soon taken to an institution that is more like a prison. It is here that he is befriended by Dr. Alexander, who is sympathetic to Travis’ situation and offers to help him the only way he can. When Dr. Alexander explains that the only way he can escape is to use his epileptic episodes to travel back in time Travis is extremely hesitant and skeptical. From this point on, the book rapidly takes off in a series of unpredictable events. The plot twists are extremely enjoyable, creative, and well written. The characters and especially the main character, Travis, are relatable, genuine, and well thought out. The story line moves quickly and I was always eager to see what would happen next. All in all, this is a book I would highly recommend to everyone. It has all the elements of a well written, fast-paced, intriguing, and memorable novel. I’m looking forward to reading more books by Author Tracey Morait!
Meet Travis, a fifteen-year-old young man living in Britain in the year 2029. The world has drastically changed and an authoritarian government controls each citizen and monitors their every move. Travis is part of a street gang called “The Rockets” and refuses to comply with the strict rules and controls that nearly everyone else has become a part of. Travis also suffers from epilepsy but no form of illness is allowed in this new world dynamic. He is subsequently hospitalized after a fight with a rival gang member and suffers a broken arm. This is when his malady is discovered and he is soon taken to an institution that is more like a prison. It is here that he is befriended by Dr. Alexander, who is sympathetic to Travis’ situation and offers to help him the only way he can. When Dr. Alexander explains that the only way he can escape is to use his epileptic episodes to travel back in time Travis is extremely hesitant and skeptical. From this point on, the book rapidly takes off in a series of unpredictable events. The plot twists are extremely enjoyable, creative, and well written. The characters and especially the main character, Travis, are relatable, genuine, and well thought out. The story line moves quickly and I was always eager to see what would happen next. All in all, this is a book I would highly recommend to everyone. It has all the elements of a well written, fast-paced, intriguing, and memorable novel. I’m looking forward to reading more books by Author Tracey Morait!
February 26, 2022
This is no ordinary story - Firstly we find ourselves in the year twenty ninety nine, where what remains of the earth doesn't sound very pleasant. There are strict curfews, savage robot police, and humanity are controlled by the probes inside of their necks.
This is a fast paced story, following the main character, fifteen year old Travis, who is part of a gang called 'The Rockets', and during a fight with a rival gang, he finds himself lost to the world and later discovers he has epilepsy. Which with the current state of the world means that he finds himself placed in an institution. You can already imagine his horror and teenage angst against this, and immediately he sets his mind on one thing - his escape.
Though the way he ends up making his 'escape' isn't quite how you'd expect, and throws the story in a completely new direction! Leading to more fast paced, action packed adventures and madness. That Travis and those now around him at first struggle to understand.
Overall, Epiworld has a simple writing style, that flows nicely. It isn't as descriptive as I'd usually like, which made it hard for me to personally connect with the characters, and I found their relationships progressed very fast - but I imagine through the eyes of a fifteen year old boy, that's exactly how it would be. Though I did enjoy the clever twist at the end! & It pulled on even my heartstrings.
This is a fast paced story, following the main character, fifteen year old Travis, who is part of a gang called 'The Rockets', and during a fight with a rival gang, he finds himself lost to the world and later discovers he has epilepsy. Which with the current state of the world means that he finds himself placed in an institution. You can already imagine his horror and teenage angst against this, and immediately he sets his mind on one thing - his escape.
Though the way he ends up making his 'escape' isn't quite how you'd expect, and throws the story in a completely new direction! Leading to more fast paced, action packed adventures and madness. That Travis and those now around him at first struggle to understand.
Overall, Epiworld has a simple writing style, that flows nicely. It isn't as descriptive as I'd usually like, which made it hard for me to personally connect with the characters, and I found their relationships progressed very fast - but I imagine through the eyes of a fifteen year old boy, that's exactly how it would be. Though I did enjoy the clever twist at the end! & It pulled on even my heartstrings.
December 20, 2023
Travis is a young gang member in a dystopian Britain of 2099. Robot guards roam the streets, behaviour-control probes are injected into everyone by law, and anyone in less than perfect health is warehoused in sinister institutions. Travis discovers he is epileptic and ends up in one of these grim places, staffed by robot nuns and orderlies, no less. But, it turns out his condition is a doorway for him to slip back and forth through time and space, which kicks off a rollicking adventure.
I don't usually read YA books (I'm in my 40s), and I hadn't realised this was in that category when I bought it. I stuck with it though and tried to read through the eyes of my younger self, and I rather enjoyed it.
Travis is a very engaging character - flawed, impulsive, and funny. The book is shot through with lots of rude British slang and British humour which I really enjoyed, and I imagine the target audience would too. Action, mystery and adventure are combined very well and there's a dash of angst-ridden teenage romance too.
The mechanics of the whole time portal/epilepsy plot felt a bit shaky to me, but the author gets away with this, I think, because Travis is such an engaging character. Though the circumstances are implausible and bordering on silly, Travis's perspective feels very real and this kept me hooked. I was never bored, and the book is written with pace and verve.
One gripe - there were far too many exclamation marks which weren't needed - the text would still be dramatic without them, and when they're overused like this, it makes the text less impactful, not more.
Overall, excellent fun and highly recommended. I could imagine this author becoming a favourite of many young readers.
I don't usually read YA books (I'm in my 40s), and I hadn't realised this was in that category when I bought it. I stuck with it though and tried to read through the eyes of my younger self, and I rather enjoyed it.
Travis is a very engaging character - flawed, impulsive, and funny. The book is shot through with lots of rude British slang and British humour which I really enjoyed, and I imagine the target audience would too. Action, mystery and adventure are combined very well and there's a dash of angst-ridden teenage romance too.
The mechanics of the whole time portal/epilepsy plot felt a bit shaky to me, but the author gets away with this, I think, because Travis is such an engaging character. Though the circumstances are implausible and bordering on silly, Travis's perspective feels very real and this kept me hooked. I was never bored, and the book is written with pace and verve.
One gripe - there were far too many exclamation marks which weren't needed - the text would still be dramatic without them, and when they're overused like this, it makes the text less impactful, not more.
Overall, excellent fun and highly recommended. I could imagine this author becoming a favourite of many young readers.
November 18, 2024
"EPIWORLD" by Tracey Morait officially targets young adults, but its well-crafted and clever narrative will satisfy readers of any age.
In the year 2099, Britain has become a hyper-authoritarian society where all illnesses have been eradicated. Those few who still do become unwell are treated as criminals to be segregated from society. Authorities maintain control over the population via frightening guard automotons and by implanting ID monitor units in citizens, capable of delivering shocks or worse for misbehavior.
Travis is a fifteen-year-old gang member who lives on the streets, constantly evading the authorities and struggling with epilepsy. An arrest and the discovery of his condition leads to his subsequent institutionalization in a grim facility. Initially, the institution's head keeps Travis medicated and sedated, but soon considers Travis' epilepsy requires a more drastic, sometimes catastrophic, surgical solution.
With hope fading, Travis finds a sympathetic ally in Dr. Alexander, who reveals an extraordinary escape route: using his epileptic seizures as a portal for time travel. During one of his episodes, Travis seizes the opportunity and travels back to 2009.
Thus begins a gripping time travel adventure. Travis starts a new life, finds friends, and even a romantic interest. However, his newfound peace is shattered when he realizes he is being hunted by the oppressive forces from his dystopian 2099 reality.
Morait's novel is cleanly written, captivating readers with its disturbing yet engrossing depiction of a future world while also providing valuable insights into epilepsy.
In the year 2099, Britain has become a hyper-authoritarian society where all illnesses have been eradicated. Those few who still do become unwell are treated as criminals to be segregated from society. Authorities maintain control over the population via frightening guard automotons and by implanting ID monitor units in citizens, capable of delivering shocks or worse for misbehavior.
Travis is a fifteen-year-old gang member who lives on the streets, constantly evading the authorities and struggling with epilepsy. An arrest and the discovery of his condition leads to his subsequent institutionalization in a grim facility. Initially, the institution's head keeps Travis medicated and sedated, but soon considers Travis' epilepsy requires a more drastic, sometimes catastrophic, surgical solution.
With hope fading, Travis finds a sympathetic ally in Dr. Alexander, who reveals an extraordinary escape route: using his epileptic seizures as a portal for time travel. During one of his episodes, Travis seizes the opportunity and travels back to 2009.
Thus begins a gripping time travel adventure. Travis starts a new life, finds friends, and even a romantic interest. However, his newfound peace is shattered when he realizes he is being hunted by the oppressive forces from his dystopian 2099 reality.
Morait's novel is cleanly written, captivating readers with its disturbing yet engrossing depiction of a future world while also providing valuable insights into epilepsy.
January 12, 2025
I enjoyed Epiworld. I found it easy to get into with good world-building and a relatable protagonist. I was able to hand it off to my 13-year-old son after reading it and he's enjoying it so far, as well. Set in a future where all illnesses have been eradicated, there are still occasionally people with diseases of old - in this story it's the main character, Travis, who suffers from epilepsy and is therefore institutionalized. The beginning is fast-paced and Travis quickly goes from gang member trying to survive in this dystopian world where there's a big divide between 'richers' and street gangs, to being hospitalized i.e. imprisoned. But here the adventure starts and things get weird. Travis's seizures can make him time travel. It was neat seeing the contemporary world through the eyes of someone from the future. I loved the first half of the book best - it read like one of the best psychological thrillers I've read where you're unsure who to trust and if you can even really trust the protagonist. The second half, when a nefarious doctor from Travis's past (which is in fact, the future) intrudes on the new life he is reluctantly making for himself, was a little too chaotic, but still very suspenseful. He ends up time traveling even more, landing in Germany during WWII. There are droids and robotic guards and robo-nuns and acid guns and all sorts of fun sci-fi stuff that I think my son will enjoy more than I did personally. I'd say this is the perfect psychological thriller and sci-fi adenture for the 12 to 18 year old crowd, but be warned that it is dark.
May 7, 2025
I just finished Epiworld, and I have to say—it surprised me in the best way. At first, I thought it was going to be a typical dystopian future story. You know, strict government control, robot enforcers, and a society obsessed with perfection. And yeah, it has all of that. But what I didn’t expect was how quickly it veers into something totally different, and how much heart it carries along the way.
The main character, Travis, is a fifteen-year-old kid living in a version of Britain where diseases have been wiped out—and anyone who isn’t “perfect” gets locked away. He’s part of a street gang called The Rockets when we meet him, caught up in a fight with a rival gang. “After he’s injured in a gang fight, his epilepsy is discovered—and in this world, that means being taken straight to an institution, complete with robot staff.
Then a doctor named Alexander appears and tells him there’s a way out—one that involves time travel triggered by his seizures. It sounds unbelievable, and Travis is skeptical, but from there the story takes off into something fast-paced and unpredictable.
Without giving too much away, Travis starts traveling through time, meeting new people, and eventually setting out to confront a man named Chase—someone from his past (or future) that he’s desperate to stop. Along the way, there are some clever twists, emotional shocks, and even a trip to WWII Germany. It’s weird in a good way, and definitely not predictable.
What stood out most for me was Travis himself. He’s impulsive, flawed, funny, and very human. Even when the story leans into sci-fi chaos, his voice feels real. The book is written in the present tense, first person, which gives it a sense of immediacy—like things are unfolding in real time. I know not everyone loves that style, but it worked for me.
The world-building is strong. I liked the details—robot guards, probes in people’s necks, acid guns, robot nuns—all of it makes this dystopian future feel unique and sometimes darkly humorous. The robot nuns in particular were a standout for me. There was something so unsettling and strangely fascinating about the idea of mechanical nuns running an institution. I honestly wish we got to see even more of them—their routines, how they were programmed, etc. Some parts of the book felt rushed, especially how quickly relationships develop, but I could buy it coming from a 15-year-old’s perspective.
I think this book is ideal for young adult readers, probably ages 12–18, but I enjoyed it as an adult too. It’s got heart, action, some dark edges, and a lot of imagination. If you like dystopian sci-fi with a wild twist of time travel, this is definitely one to check out.
The main character, Travis, is a fifteen-year-old kid living in a version of Britain where diseases have been wiped out—and anyone who isn’t “perfect” gets locked away. He’s part of a street gang called The Rockets when we meet him, caught up in a fight with a rival gang. “After he’s injured in a gang fight, his epilepsy is discovered—and in this world, that means being taken straight to an institution, complete with robot staff.
Then a doctor named Alexander appears and tells him there’s a way out—one that involves time travel triggered by his seizures. It sounds unbelievable, and Travis is skeptical, but from there the story takes off into something fast-paced and unpredictable.
Without giving too much away, Travis starts traveling through time, meeting new people, and eventually setting out to confront a man named Chase—someone from his past (or future) that he’s desperate to stop. Along the way, there are some clever twists, emotional shocks, and even a trip to WWII Germany. It’s weird in a good way, and definitely not predictable.
What stood out most for me was Travis himself. He’s impulsive, flawed, funny, and very human. Even when the story leans into sci-fi chaos, his voice feels real. The book is written in the present tense, first person, which gives it a sense of immediacy—like things are unfolding in real time. I know not everyone loves that style, but it worked for me.
The world-building is strong. I liked the details—robot guards, probes in people’s necks, acid guns, robot nuns—all of it makes this dystopian future feel unique and sometimes darkly humorous. The robot nuns in particular were a standout for me. There was something so unsettling and strangely fascinating about the idea of mechanical nuns running an institution. I honestly wish we got to see even more of them—their routines, how they were programmed, etc. Some parts of the book felt rushed, especially how quickly relationships develop, but I could buy it coming from a 15-year-old’s perspective.
I think this book is ideal for young adult readers, probably ages 12–18, but I enjoyed it as an adult too. It’s got heart, action, some dark edges, and a lot of imagination. If you like dystopian sci-fi with a wild twist of time travel, this is definitely one to check out.
July 8, 2024
This is a dramatic time-hopping tale that begins in a future dystopia where Travis - a teen with epilepsy - is incarcerated for being ‘unclean’, only to find that his fits open portals to the past. As Travis jumps back and forth, chased by a villainous doctor from the Institute, he uncovers his own convoluted past, and in the end, revises his present and future.
This is a very well written and compelling tale, which I enjoyed, even though it’s aimed at a teen audience. My only real reservation (bar the story having too few commas and too many exclamation marks) was the way generic time portals (not linked to Travis’ fits), were suddenly introduced in an almost off-hand manner about half-way through without adequate foreshadowing. (I think us readers should have been alerted to such an important phenomenon before then!) And thereafter, the plot seemed to become a bit more harum scarum. Nevertheless, I do think this is an accomplished book, and I would certainly be happy to read more from Tracey Morait’s pen.
This is a very well written and compelling tale, which I enjoyed, even though it’s aimed at a teen audience. My only real reservation (bar the story having too few commas and too many exclamation marks) was the way generic time portals (not linked to Travis’ fits), were suddenly introduced in an almost off-hand manner about half-way through without adequate foreshadowing. (I think us readers should have been alerted to such an important phenomenon before then!) And thereafter, the plot seemed to become a bit more harum scarum. Nevertheless, I do think this is an accomplished book, and I would certainly be happy to read more from Tracey Morait’s pen.
November 10, 2010
The future seen through the eyes of a young man with epilepsy makes for a very interesting, constantly changing and quite different young adult novel. When I first held Epiworld in my hands, I will admit that I did not know what to do with it. This book was so far from the genres that I usually read that I was a bit intimidated, and I feared that it would be so far out of my comfort zone that I would not appreciate the story at all.
Nevertheless, after a bit of a rocky start trying to become familiar with Tracey Morait’s writing style geared towards a young adult audience and coming to terms with the futuristic aspects of Epiworld, I actually became comfortable with the story.
Epiworld by Tracey Morait is the story of Travis, a young British man (teenager perhaps) suffering from epilepsy, who is living as an outcast in 2099, and because of his epilepsy he is eventually caught and transferred to an Institution for those with incurable diseases and psychiatric problems. In an age where genetic cleansing has been effective there is no room for those, who are deemed “unclean”.
Through his epileptic seizures Travis is able to travel through time, and he does so in order to escape surgery and even worse faith in 2099 because of his epilepsy. His time travels help him unravel mysteries about the world and about his own heritage, which he did not even know existed.
Morait has managed to put together a time travel novel that keeps the reader wondering and wanting to know more. The intricate way that she has braided epilepsy and some of the issues that epileptics face everyday into the storyline make Epiworld a very unique and memorable story.
To my own surprise Epiworld got the best of my curiosity, and my hesitance was put aside somewhere in the middle of the story With her clever plot and constant surprises Morait managed to keep me reading from beginning to end, and the surprise ending made Epiworld come to a full circle.
A version of this review was posted at Story Time Under the Stars
Nevertheless, after a bit of a rocky start trying to become familiar with Tracey Morait’s writing style geared towards a young adult audience and coming to terms with the futuristic aspects of Epiworld, I actually became comfortable with the story.
Epiworld by Tracey Morait is the story of Travis, a young British man (teenager perhaps) suffering from epilepsy, who is living as an outcast in 2099, and because of his epilepsy he is eventually caught and transferred to an Institution for those with incurable diseases and psychiatric problems. In an age where genetic cleansing has been effective there is no room for those, who are deemed “unclean”.
Through his epileptic seizures Travis is able to travel through time, and he does so in order to escape surgery and even worse faith in 2099 because of his epilepsy. His time travels help him unravel mysteries about the world and about his own heritage, which he did not even know existed.
Morait has managed to put together a time travel novel that keeps the reader wondering and wanting to know more. The intricate way that she has braided epilepsy and some of the issues that epileptics face everyday into the storyline make Epiworld a very unique and memorable story.
To my own surprise Epiworld got the best of my curiosity, and my hesitance was put aside somewhere in the middle of the story With her clever plot and constant surprises Morait managed to keep me reading from beginning to end, and the surprise ending made Epiworld come to a full circle.
A version of this review was posted at Story Time Under the Stars
November 24, 2011
In the rush of trying to get away from the android guards, Travis and his friends in the Rockets were hiding out when suddenly everything went black. Discovering that is was an epileptic seizure was a surprise. In the year 2099, most all of the illnesses and diseases have been eradicated. Anyone found sick is shipped off to institutions that resembles a prison. Being placed in Number Forty Institution, Travis quickly became acquainted with the new rules and Emmett Hudson. The offer from Dr. Alexander to help him escape was an interesting prospect. Finding that it was through a time portal that his epileptic seizures created made the whole prospect more fantasy than reality to him. Traveling back in time changed his mind, appearing in the year 2009 and meeting Demi Fraser on the isle of Barrasay and then just as suddenly jumping ahead again to 2010, and then 2014. The experiences in the past soon makes him realize how much he doesn’t belong there, he really only belongs in his own time, in his ‘corrugated city’ with the Rockets, now how to get back.
What an interesting concept of a futuristic world. The story was fairly easy to follow even with all it’s twists and the adventure was really creative. Really enjoyed the concept, Travis, Hudson, and Demi where good characters, I just had a difficult time getting into the story. It was written from the point of view of Travis and the simplicity of the story telling made it easy but that may also have something to do with why I had difficulty becoming more emotionally invested in the characters. I would put this in the category of young adult because of the easy writing style as well as the teenage characters. This is not the first work by Tracey Morait, wonder now if all the books have the same simplistic writing style. I would read another of this authors books, but only if I am in the right mood.
What an interesting concept of a futuristic world. The story was fairly easy to follow even with all it’s twists and the adventure was really creative. Really enjoyed the concept, Travis, Hudson, and Demi where good characters, I just had a difficult time getting into the story. It was written from the point of view of Travis and the simplicity of the story telling made it easy but that may also have something to do with why I had difficulty becoming more emotionally invested in the characters. I would put this in the category of young adult because of the easy writing style as well as the teenage characters. This is not the first work by Tracey Morait, wonder now if all the books have the same simplistic writing style. I would read another of this authors books, but only if I am in the right mood.
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