3.5
Time Travelers Never Die
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When physicist Michael Shelborne mysteriously vanishes, his son Shel discovers that he had constructed a time travel device. Fearing his father may be stranded in time—or worse—Shel enlists the aid of linguist Dave MacElroy to accompany him on the rescue mission.
Their journey through history takes them from the enlightenment of Renaissance Italy through the American Wild West to the civil-right upheavals of the 20th century. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of historical greats, sometimes in unexpected situations. Yet the elder Shelborne remains elusive.
And then Shel violates his agreement with Dave not to visit the future. There he makes a devastating discovery that sends him fleeing back through the ages, and changes his life forever.
Their journey through history takes them from the enlightenment of Renaissance Italy through the American Wild West to the civil-right upheavals of the 20th century. Along the way, they encounter a diverse cast of historical greats, sometimes in unexpected situations. Yet the elder Shelborne remains elusive.
And then Shel violates his agreement with Dave not to visit the future. There he makes a devastating discovery that sends him fleeing back through the ages, and changes his life forever.
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3.5
“This was a fun time travel book. Shel's father, a physicist, mysteriously disappears and a strange "qpod" device falls into his hands. But instead of destroying the device as instructed by his father's letter, Shel and his friend Dave set out to look for the missing scientist, by traveling in time. They go back and visit historical events during the civil rights movement, days of Galileo, days of the roman and greek empires, shakespeare, spanish inquisition, they meet socrates, benjamin franklin, and other historical figures. The book touches on history events but it doesn't slow down, the places they choose to visit are sometimes dangerous for those living in that time and certainly much more dangerous for persons who appear as strangers to the culture. Something almost always happens and keeps you wondering if Shel and Dave will get back safely. Some readers didn't care for the historical aspect, but I found it interesting and didn't think the author slowed down too much, he kept the action moving. You don't have to be a history fan or student to get it. I read the entire book in about 4-5 sittings. It really is a fast novel.
As with all good time travel books, there's the paradox rule or question of what would happen if you traveled to x and did y? What would happen if you went back or forward to your own future and could affect the outcome>? Shel and Dave of course dabble in this in dangerous ways.
This is my first McDevitt story, I'll be sure to look up more of his books. HIghly recommend if you are looking for a great time travel story.”
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