Synopsis

What might happen if a handful of people living in different eras became entangled in time, some intentionally and some accidentally? The nineteenth-century scientist, Dr. Wilhelm Gussen, is passionate about improving the welfare of mankind, and so he begins a journey through time in a quest to learn about future advances in epidemiology. Physicist Emory Lynch, from the twenty-seventh century, studies an old pocket watch, said to be a time travel device, and accidently stumbles into the twenty-first century. In 2019, Jim Zimmerman, the de facto neighborhood go-to guy, finds himself caught in the middle of a clandestine, future conspiracy. True to his character, he becomes inextricably involved in future affairs that involve saving humanity from itself—dragging his wife and a few neighbors along for the ride. Thus, begins a time travel adventure that examines the stubborn predictability of human behavior and how some things, even over time, never seem to change.

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Praise

“The Five Watches is filled with interesting characters and enchanting tapestries woven into the fabric of time itself. John explores not only the ravages of time but more importantly the impact of individual kindness, caring, and selflessness towards others that is heartwarming. I enjoyed this suspenseful page turner, the connection to everyday people and to imaginable heroes that we can all strive to become. Uplifting!” – Jim Richards, Beta Reader

Review

This time travel novel spans centuries and brings in a sci-fi twist to the story. The story starts in the past when a scientist discovers an element that allows people to time travel. Through some crazy incidents, these end up in watches. Jump forward to the present day. I wasn’t sure where this story was going because it didn’t seem to have a tie to the watches. Don’t rush the story because it does get there, and what evolves might blow your mind.

The author does a wonderful job of blending the future and why these humans came back to our time. It might seem far-fetched, but the author weaves current events into the story, which makes it very plausible.

I enjoyed the historical aspects, the future, and the present day as to how it impacts that future 600 years later. But there is also disharmony within the future ranks. Imagine being told what you can and can’t do, who you will mate with, and basically controls your life. It brings to mind some questions and what I would be willing to fight for should it come to pass.

We give this book 4 paws up.

About the Author

John R. York has been writing and publishing his stories since 2016, but he’s always been a storyteller, even as a kid in Central Ohio where he grew up. His life experiences provided him with a wealth of tales to share with others and resulted in his debut work, Wolf’s Tale. He has since published five more novels, including the award-winning Journey to Eden. A retired high-tech executive, he currently lives with his wife, Paula, in New Port Richey, Florida.

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