Time Sphere
A time pathway book 1 (2nd also on NetGalley)
by M.C. Morrison
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Pub Date May 30 2014 | Archive Date Jul 28 2017
John Hunt Publishing Ltd | Lodestone Books
Description
(Second time pathway book on NetGalley here http://netgal.ly/GO2Q7s)
When a teenage priestess, living 5,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt, connects with Rhory, an English schoolboy visiting the British Museum, she puts herself and him in grave danger. The link they forge through the pathways of time is noticed. She must escape the murderous followers of the God Set, and Rhory is hunted by their modern counterparts, the nefarious Society of Secrets.
Advance Praise
A terrific read for young people of all ages! This book has it all, from encounters with Egyptian Gods through to thwarting drug gangs in a quiet English school. The gift of the Time Sphere from Rhory's elderly aunt puts him at risk from the scheming Society of Secrets, who are determined to control the course of time itself. Both funny and gripping in equal measure, Time Sphere builds to a great climax involving ancient temples, manic secret service agents and strange goings on in a Wiltshire country house.
Graham Hancock, Author of War God
One for my daughter
As a young teenager I was lucky to have my imagination sparked by a talented teacher’s fascinating introductory lesson on ancient Greek mythology. Over the years, my continuing interest has slow-burned its way through the many tales of heroism, intrigue, passion and love (in all forms from Agape to Eros.)
Reading 'Time Sphere' transported me back to that magical moment re-igniting both my love of the legends and my childhood enthusiasm for adventure.
Elements of ancient Egyptian mythology and timeless Greek legends are skilfully woven into this modern tale; we are transported through time from the present day in a London museum,by way of the Amenti, a netherworld where ‘time is coiled like a great snake.’
The author’s skillful use of clear dialogue and concise description continues to ease us into concurrent worlds of wonder, peril and rites of passage.
A book that encourages people to consider ‘Bylinkin’s notion’ of loops of time sitting atop one another as the reason for history appearing to repeat itself, is guaranteed to stimulate the minds and hearts of the young and older people alike.
Would I recommend it to my children to read?
I already have.
Helen, Amazon
As a young teenager I was lucky to have my imagination sparked by a talented teacher’s fascinating introductory lesson on ancient Greek mythology. Over the years, my continuing interest has slow-burned its way through the many tales of heroism, intrigue, passion and love (in all forms from Agape to Eros.)
Reading 'Time Sphere' transported me back to that magical moment re-igniting both my love of the legends and my childhood enthusiasm for adventure.
Elements of ancient Egyptian mythology and timeless Greek legends are skilfully woven into this modern tale; we are transported through time from the present day in a London museum,by way of the Amenti, a netherworld where ‘time is coiled like a great snake.’
The author’s skillful use of clear dialogue and concise description continues to ease us into concurrent worlds of wonder, peril and rites of passage.
A book that encourages people to consider ‘Bylinkin’s notion’ of loops of time sitting atop one another as the reason for history appearing to repeat itself, is guaranteed to stimulate the minds and hearts of the young and older people alike.
Would I recommend it to my children to read?
I already have.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781782793304 |
| PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Educator 253159
As an adult, I really disliked this book. However, I passed it off to my twelve year old, who is obsessed with history and the possibility of time travel, and he adored it. So there you go. The plot is...not that extraordinary, but apparently 'awesome' to a preteen! There is a lot of history, mythology, and science fiction all woven together with some character lessons as well. It's a young adult novel.
Carol M, Reviewer
Rhory connects with teens from the past to foil the evil plans of a Secret Society bent on steering the future for their own benefit. Time travel is a difficult subject made even more so in this story which weaves in new theories for the beginning of the world, the concept of God, and the possibility of life beyond death. A valiant effort with some good writing and vivid scenes. Readers will connect with Rhory who is a charming young man who handles the situation in which he finds himself with remarkable self-control, but perhaps not with the plot which in Rhory's own words is 'so confusing' as the author builds an extremely complex scenario of time travel and aincent Egyptian lore, and tells the story from different points of view.
There are a number of side stories which add neither to the plot nor the development of Rhory's character.
When the book finally climaxes, the defeat of the bad guys is so swift in one case, and a bit of happenstance in another, that readers may be disappointed.
Margaret P, Librarian
A new series that links several special children through history, starting with ancient Egypt and ending with modern times. A great read full of intrigue and adventure and there is a bit of history that is fascinating to learn about. This is definitely on my 'to follow up' list.
Bejaka C, Reviewer
As a lover of history and mythology, I really liked the time travel aspect of the novel. Morrison was able to incorporate educational information in a fun adventure for preteens. I noticed another reviewer mentioned that they had issues with the constant shifting of time however, I did not and I was able to keep up with which time I was in while reading. To say this is his first novel, I am highly impressed by his abilities to juggle time travel and keeping in mind the tone for his readers and intended audience. I give the novel 4.2 out of 5.0. I cannot wait to see where Rhory's next leap will take him.
B. L, Reviewer
Time Sphere is, as is name says, about time and how some "time-terrorist" want to control it for their own interests. The premise of this book is that time is not a river that flows in a lineal and uneventful way but another dimension that is something like layers that over-impossed one over the other, so our protagonists from different times and countries could work together to fight against the evil Children of Seth and save the world.
This book is a mix of Egyptian myths and folkclore, coming of age and friendship. Is a YA book that could be easily read by youngs of all ages.
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