A Time and a Place: A Strange Dimensions Book
A Time and a Place: A Strange Dimensions Book
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A Witty Time-Travel Science Fiction Adventure
A Time and a Place is a chaotic, mind-bending science fiction novel that blends humor with high-stakes adventure. When mild-mannered Barnabus discovers his nephew has been caught up in an alien war, he must leap through time and space portals to save him—all while grappling with questions of free will and destiny.
What Readers Will Love
- Fast-paced time-travel adventure with unexpected twists
- Witty, engaging writing that balances humor and tension
- Thought-provoking exploration of free will and choice
- Unique blend of science fiction and philosophical themes
- Perfect for fans of Douglas Adams and Kurt Vonnegut
Part of the Strange Dimensions series, this novel delivers an unforgettable journey through time and space. Whether you're a sci-fi enthusiast or just love a good adventure story, Barnabus's quest will keep you turning pages late into the night.
Joe Mahoney's "A Time and a Place" is the first fiction book I've enjoyed in too long. It delivered a satisfying dose of SF goodies while simultaneously being nuanced in its portrayal of choices made by characters. The characters feel like people, albeit of the larger than life kind I've always enjoyed in speculative fiction where the stakes are high. Curiously enough, I couldn't decide at the end of the novel whether the author agreed with his protagonist or the wayward nephew he pursued across a calamitous universe of frightful monsters, intelligent cat-beings and other wonders, in a determined effort to save the boy's life. I liked the mental exercise this moment provoked but only because it didn't spoil the sense of closure I appreciate at the end of a story arc. I liked the wacky, vivid universe portrayed, as well as the intriguing characters, and will visit it again if a series ensues. All in all, I recommend the book to readers like me who enjoy a bit of psychological realism and "what if" philosophy mixed into their SF romps, textured with generous helpings of relatable characters, epic adventure, and a seasoning of humourous undertones.
I really enjoyed the creativity and detailed mental images. A wild ride and heartfelt relationships.
A fun romp through space and time with enough unexpected twists to keep you guessing. Packs a surprising amount of heart for a story that starts out drily witty and plunges you immediately into the bizarre world of demons, portals, body swapping and talking cats.
What I love about this book is that it’s an intelligent and amusing take of the time travel genre. The hero, Barnabaus J. Wildebear goes on an expansive and compelling journey through space, time, and importantly, his own family history. It’s more complicated than he ever thought. As I do IRL, I really enjoy Joe’s dry wit and sly sense of humor. The book is at turns philosophical, literary and often, really gross. (Wildebear experiences a variety of goos, gucks, and gunks in his adventures.)Disclosure: the author is a friend
Joe Mahoney tells a deft tale. By turns droll and exuberant, thisnovel reels you into its strange world with as much pull as the portalthat sends Barnabus through time and space. I don't read much sciencefiction fantasy but I greatly enjoyed this story for its array ofcharacters, the romping plot and the lyrical musings on what happensto free will when you hurtle through time and place.