Timelapse

Wheel #1

by David F. Nighbert

A cybernetically enhanced assassin pursues the interplanetary terrorist responsible for his own "execution" and uncovers the secret of his birth in an unexpected twist of temporal fate.

Genres: Science Fiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published November 18, 2013

About the author

David Franklin Nighbert is an actor and author of two Sci-Fi books and three mysteries set around an ex baseball player.

Series:
* Wheel
* Bull Cochran

Reviews

[Sammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad read really. First half is a kind of space commando story, some "sixth day" type cloning thrown in, and the rest concerns time-travel and paradoxes. It feels much like a toned-down Heinlein, which is suppose isn't exactly uncommon for the time it was written in.

[Red7paulbrennan · Rating 3 out of 5]

stupid and fun

[Jace L · Rating 4 out of 5]

The dude, Anton Stryker had sex with his mom. And willing to do it again when he got back in time..

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little known gem is hard to assess really. On the one hand, it is ambitious and imaginative; on the other it is a little trashy and almost nonsensical in places.

It has all the hallmarks of a classic space opera, but just falls short in places. Characters are interesting, but hardly memorable. The "time" element started out as intriguing, but left me scratching my head in disbelief.

Nighbert has a great concept, but average execution. I'd like to give it a 7/10, but as I'm forced to pick 3 or 4 stars, I have to round down. A reasonably enjoyable read, but there is a reason it isn't exactly a classic.