Book Blurb:
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!
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Author Bio:
Randy Brown writes stories in multiple genres, including the award-winning novels FIRST and NEXT TIME, and the Desert Sun Series of thrillers (SUNSET, SUNDOWN, and SUNBURST). He'd love it if you'd leave a review.
NEXT TIME is the winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for Fiction, 1st Place in the 8th Annual PenCraft Book Awards for Romance-Fantasy/Sci-Fi, and a Must-Read Book of 2024 as selected by Independent Book Review, saying "Of the many time-travel novels I’ve read, this is undeniably among my favorites."
FIRST is the Winner of the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, 1st Place in the 8th Annual PenCraft Book Awards for Science Fiction, as well as the 2023-24 Reader Views Literary Awards Silver Medal Winner for Best Science Fiction novel and Gold Medal Winner for Best Book set in the US Mountain West Region.
Editorial Review:
Editorial Review: “Next Time”
Author: Randy Brown
Miriam needs time to think about her relationship with William. Like, one thousand years (give or take). And this reviewer is right there with her, utterly gripped by the ultimate time travel romance, where Miriam appears in William’s life and then leaves again in a whirl of conflicted emotions and yearning. “Next Time” by Randy Brown has it all – a compelling love story, mysterious genetics, and historical references. The parallel with William’s lifetime and Miriam’s is achieved by each of them travelling through time/experiencing time unevenly, so Miriam’s span of time is longer. The reasons for this become apparent, forming another plot strand that adds a science fiction element to the mix.
The story is told in first person narrative, and, endearingly, William spots a potential red flag when a disorientated Miriam asks not only what day it is, but also what year. Their love story is deeply moving, and also deeply unpredictable. William must navigate a modern life while unravelling the truth behind Miriam’s comings and goings; Miriam must navigate her own family concerns and the meaning of her love for William in a completely different time. There are well-developed secondary characters that act as a foil to the central love story, which has its own twists and turns.
William is not the only one wondering about Miriam’s credentials, and there are times when the reader may need to suspend disbelief (but hey, it is time travel after all!). William’s behavior towards his modern friends is sometimes less than exemplary and Miriam’s behavior is at times somewhat demanding, but despite this, Brown has crafted two complex characters that will draw the reader in. The pacing of the novel speeds up as the pages turn, with one plot twist after another. The threats the two lovers face are authentically portrayed.
“Next Time” by Randy Brown is a time travel romance with a twist, and a great read. The storyline delves not only into William and Miriam’s relationship, but also history and science, with William also fending off shadowy threats from authorities who query Miriam’s existence. The juxtaposition between the demands of modern life and Miriam’s experiences is well-written and thought provoking, as both characters face consequences for their actions. An intriguing mix of science and emotion, the plot of “Next Time” has something for every reader.
*****
“Next Time” by Randy Brown receives 4 ½ stars from The Historical Fiction Company
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