Next Time

by Randy Brown

Overview

Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and highlighted on the Independent Book Review 2024 Must-Read List: "Of the many time-travel novels I've read, this is undeniably among my favorites." Fans of time-travel love stories as well as SF will enjoy "Next Time," where a chance encounter with Miriam leaves William doubting her claims of randomly jumping forward in time. He's more than a little skeptical when she tells him she's been doing it for a thousand years. As Miriam randomly reappears over the next several months and years, they fall in love. Rumors of Miriam's condition raise the attention of government agents and the couple scrambles to avoid those who view Miriam as a chance for experimentation. William and Miriam explore their past, live for the brief interludes they have together, and hope for their future, all amidst living life in scattered moments. Because building a life together takes time. Read the story awarded 5-star reviews by multiple sites, including Reedsy Discovery, Reader Views, Readers' Favorite, The Bookish Elf, and Literary Titan!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798350947076
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	06/11/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	332
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Randy Brown is an author in multiple genres, including the award-winning novels "First" and "Next Time," and the Desert Sun thrillers "Sunset," "Sundown," and "Sunburst." Originally from the high desert of New Mexico, he now resides in Texas, where he is perfectly content under the summer sun. When not engrossed in crafting suspense-filled tales, his other passions include distance running, enjoying a good cigar, and the art of smoking the perfect brisket.

Editorial Reviews

Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award: "Next Time is a cleverly constructed novel that strikes the right chord between action and emotion, making it a compelling read for fans of both science fiction and romance."

Highlighted as a Must-Read Book in 2024 by Independent Book Review: "Of the many time-travel novels I've read, this is undeniably among my favorites."

The Bookish Elf's 5-Star Review: "An instant classic...a gorgeous, affecting read."

Reader Views says in their 5-Star Review, "Talented author Randy Brown has written a captivating science fiction novel where he seamlessly blends elements of science fiction and romance into an emotionally engaging tale that will appeal to readers who enjoy various genres."

Readers' Favorite also rated 5 Stars for Next Time, saying, "Author Randy Brown instills a keen sense of emotional intelligence into this captivating journey through the complexities of love, time travel, and the human experience."

Reedsy Discovery's 5-Star review sums it up by saying, "The charm of this book is how we are seduced, along with William, into believing what is happening and the very touching love affair between the two main characters, both strongly drawn, attractive people."

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