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Time is Relative for a Knight of Time
Meet Rolland Wright - a seventeen year old orphan living out of his car in rural Woodland Hills, California.
Aside from grappling with the fact of being abandoned by his drunken father two years previous following his mothers mysterious murder, his life mostly revolves around finding a warm place to sleep at night.
When one day he is attacked by men claiming to have killed his father, Rolland discovers a strange ability to slow the flow of time around him, beginning a journey that takes him to places outside of time, space, and eventually to the early 19th century to fight the sinister General Andrew Jackson.
With the help of a rag-tag group of historical and mythical figures with various supernatural abilities of their own (Joan of Arc, Jesse James, etc) known as the Knights of Time, Rolland solves the mystery behind his mother's murder, falls in love, battles the evil Edward Vilthe - reaper of souls, and finds a home of his own in the paradise known as Eden.
Aside from grappling with the fact of being abandoned by his drunken father two years previous following his mothers mysterious murder, his life mostly revolves around finding a warm place to sleep at night.
When one day he is attacked by men claiming to have killed his father, Rolland discovers a strange ability to slow the flow of time around him, beginning a journey that takes him to places outside of time, space, and eventually to the early 19th century to fight the sinister General Andrew Jackson.
With the help of a rag-tag group of historical and mythical figures with various supernatural abilities of their own (Joan of Arc, Jesse James, etc) known as the Knights of Time, Rolland solves the mystery behind his mother's murder, falls in love, battles the evil Edward Vilthe - reaper of souls, and finds a home of his own in the paradise known as Eden.
554 pages, Paperback
First published August 3, 2012
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Brett Matthew Williams
2Ìýbooks88ÌýfollowersBrett Matthew grew up with a passion for both film and history.
He began his career fresh out of high school as a Production Assistant/ football player on NBC Universal’s television series Friday Night Lights (of which he can often be seen in the first two seasons as a member of the championship team � Go Panthers!).
He quickly moved on to serve as an Original Series intern with the USA Network in Studio City, California. Following work on shows like Monk, Psych, and Burn Notice, Brett returned home to Texas to continue his education, graduating with his degree in History from Texas State University.
A proud Master Freemason, Brett thoroughly enjoys fantasy fiction, watching Netflix, running, baseball, Shakespeare, and spending time with his family and critters.
He began his career fresh out of high school as a Production Assistant/ football player on NBC Universal’s television series Friday Night Lights (of which he can often be seen in the first two seasons as a member of the championship team � Go Panthers!).
He quickly moved on to serve as an Original Series intern with the USA Network in Studio City, California. Following work on shows like Monk, Psych, and Burn Notice, Brett returned home to Texas to continue his education, graduating with his degree in History from Texas State University.
A proud Master Freemason, Brett thoroughly enjoys fantasy fiction, watching Netflix, running, baseball, Shakespeare, and spending time with his family and critters.
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January 14, 2013zero stars.
ugh. The book's meandering run-on sentence of a description wasn't a strong enough deterrent to protect me from the utter tripe encountered mere pages into it.
ugh. The book's meandering run-on sentence of a description wasn't a strong enough deterrent to protect me from the utter tripe encountered mere pages into it.
January 14, 2013
had a hard time getting through this one. I dont know why, as normally books like this catch my interest but it really just lacked luster. I mean, even the title! Time is Relative for a Knight of Time??? wtf
January 14, 2013
A crapfest. Don't waste the shoe leather on a walk to the library for it.
January 26, 2013
An ambitious tale of discovery through teenage-hood, Williams' debut fiction novel is everything it sets out to be. His background as a non-fiction writer is evident as it feels like the author grows with each passing chapter. Not as a story teller, but as an observer of human emotion. Whereas most fantasy fiction tells stories of outlandish, over the top characters Time is Relative for a Knight of Time (TiR KoT) is honest, balanced, and doesn't give anyone the benefit of being truly super human. Really looking forward to the sequel.
January 26, 2013
nice blend of historic fiction with 21st century drama, suspense, and intrique.
Great post chrstmas read. really surprised by some of the reviews here. guess it's either your thing or its not. oh well - I for one enjoyed it =-)
Great post chrstmas read. really surprised by some of the reviews here. guess it's either your thing or its not. oh well - I for one enjoyed it =-)
January 22, 2019
author/narrator combo allows for a word connection
Overall 3 out of 5 stars
Performance 3 out of 5 stars
Story 3 out of 5 stars
I found the world interesting, imaginative, a bit confusing at times, and a bit directionless. There were some good things like the historical incorporation, the character's in-between stage of life (17 yrs old),the additional characters were like a lifeline, and then there was the flow of narration. I did find things that I was not a fan of but that lead to the oddity of some of the book. I was able to finish the entire read but it was not a gobble me down and on to the next one.
Narrator/Author was not the best of narration that I have heard before. But there is something about the author narrating their own work. There was that extra feel of a connection between the words and the narration.
Overall 3 out of 5 stars
Performance 3 out of 5 stars
Story 3 out of 5 stars
I found the world interesting, imaginative, a bit confusing at times, and a bit directionless. There were some good things like the historical incorporation, the character's in-between stage of life (17 yrs old),the additional characters were like a lifeline, and then there was the flow of narration. I did find things that I was not a fan of but that lead to the oddity of some of the book. I was able to finish the entire read but it was not a gobble me down and on to the next one.
Narrator/Author was not the best of narration that I have heard before. But there is something about the author narrating their own work. There was that extra feel of a connection between the words and the narration.
August 16, 2015
I have mixed feelings about this book. The author did some really wonderful things, while simultaneously struggling in a few other areas. Either way, I really feel that this author possesses a natural knack for storytelling with this wildly imaginative time travel adventure. I think it simply needs a little direction as far as plot and structure goes, but I'll get to that in a minute. I want to point out the things that were wonderful about this book. I'm not going to waste time telling you what the book is about because I assume that most of you have already read the synopsis.
The author did a nice job of demonstrating the thought processes and actions of a normal seventeen-year-old boy on the cusp of adulthood. A lot of young adult novels tend to make these male heroes more mature than I think is believable. Rolland's behavior concerning two young women who are cute and attracted to him was just so typical I had to laugh outright at some of the things he said or did that were awkward, sarcastic and sometimes spot on. A nature-gasm? Seriously? Hilarious! His propensity for witty sarcasm and a blatant disregard for rules was, in a word, awesome. I couldn't help but like the guy. He finds out he is capable of time travel and decides that the best way to use that gift is to alter history to prevent the murder of his mother. This choice leads us to a different part of history, landing all of the characters smack dab in the middle of a war between Native Americans and Andrew Jackson's American troops in Florida in the 1800's which lends itself to a variety of settings and some really intense obstacles to overcome.
Rolland is nicely flawed, dealing with abandonment issues and an impulsive nature where his instincts urge him to take on villains with no thought of himself. His character is given dimension when his natural propensity for saving lives is challenged while he attempts to kill Andrew Jackson for all of the monstrous acts the man has committed. He's the kind of character one can really sink their teeth into.
The secondary characters were a great support for the story and added depth and dimension to the plot. I found the writing to be entertaining, eloquent, and fluid with its brilliant descriptions of scenery, fighting sequences and sparkling dialogue. The idea of a team of Knights of Time defending the flow of time and innocent people is noble and exciting while being original in the way it was executed. As I stated before, I thought the whole concept was very imaginative.
There are a few suggestions I would give to the author, not to discourage him, but to help him make the book that much more enjoyable for his readers.
*Spoiler alert here. Just wanted to warn you.*
I think a content editor would do this book a world of good. The plot and structure seemed a bit random and sometimes out of sync with certain goals the characters had or even with certain scenes. The only clear goal I picked up was from Rolland himself when he decided to go save his great great etc. grandmother from being killed. Wonderful. Marvelous. So I'm all set for a rescue mission which will probably go awry. Love things like that. He arrives with his teammates and saves his ancestor (Blaisey) in the nick of time, but the team is separated into two separate groups with one random teammate, Victor, being captured by Andrew Jackson.
You would assume that with the group's separation the next goal would be to get everyone back together, rescue Victor, and return back to Eden with curve balls thrown in to prevent this from happening. One group is with the natives and another is with Rolland and Blaisey. I was a little confused with Tina's behavior when she went for a walk away from the native's living area and eventually stumbled upon Rolland's group. The natural reaction would be to announce herself and then say, "Hey, so glad I found you guys. The rest of us are back that a' way." Instead, she remains silent and merely listens in on a random conversation between Sephanie and Rolland about Rolland's father. Then she leaves without announcing her presence, without letting them know where the rest of the group is, and without reuniting them as a team. I was super confused by that. Her behavior didn't line up with what I assumed was the next plot point or even her own feelings for Rolland.
So then I thought that maybe I had missed something and went back to see if she was astral projecting, not even sure if that was her gift as well as Marcus'. I don't think she was, but even if she had been, and I missed it, wouldn't she have told Marcus and Joan where the other group was and gone after them? Or why didn't Blaisey lead them back to the native's camp? She lives there. She must know her way around enough to do that, right? Just some inconsistencies I noticed that didn't help to make sense of where the author had decided to go with the story.
Then the next goal is to go and help Blaisey get her siblings back. Their several confrontations with Andrew Jackson seemed a bit discombobulating, and I had no idea how the heck Victor escaped or who the men in black body suits were until later, which I felt needed to be addressed right away. With so many players involved and so many people fighting on different sides of the war it was difficult to keep all of that straight. And where did Victor's group get those black body suits? A little confusing there.
Then pirates come into play and green clawed creatures on a beach with a crazy monster fighting as well. Once again, a lot of players with no clear goals pertaining to what these various sides wanted. The author didn't really make that clear until about halfway through the book where we find that Vilth, one of the villains, is the one guiding Andrew Jackson, the green creatures, and even the pirate's captain in order to wage a war against the Knights of Time. I really feel like it would have been helpful if the author had added a scene from Vilth's point of view, right after Rolland takes everyone through the time portal.
Vilth could have had his informant let them know about the team's accidental time travel. Armed with that knowledge he is now intent on arriving there as well in order to thwart the Knight's plans and recruit Randall to his side. Yet another opportunity to clearly state the villain's goals and reasons for being present in the 1800's where Randall's team is, otherwise, why in the world is he there? Was he already there, and the team just happened to get there when he was orchestrating the destruction of an entire native american tribe? To what end was he orchestrating the tribe's destruction if that was really the goal? Again, some clarity is needed.
One more thing I want to point out. Sephanie demonstrates her power over the elements at the very beginning of the book, but then we never see it again after that. There were so many moments she could have used her gift to save them from precarious situations. If she is capable of turning the tide of a war against the Americans at the very beginning of the book then it stands to reason she would have enough power to give their enemies a run for their money during that attack on the beach. Now clearly she is working for a different side, but it seems more prudent for her to aid her comrades to further perpetuate the lie that she is on their side. Then suddenly she is Persephone right out of mythology. That, though a bit random, is an intriguing plot twist. I think if the author does a little more foreshadowing in that department, that revelation will make a bit more sense.
There was a lot of head jumping. At one moment we see things from Randall's POV and then within the next paragraph we are getting Sephanie's or Tina's POV or whoever else he is with. Each point of view needs to be in it's own scene otherwise we aren't sure from which POV the narrative is coming from.
Marcus goes from chasing after Randall in order to prevent him from killing Jackson to aiding the Creek Indians in their war against the Americans then back to chasing Randall again. He can't be in two places at once, unless he was astral projecting again and that wasn't clearly stated, though I'm assuming he would need to be lying prone to do that in which case he can't be chasing Rolland up a hill. Another inconsistency worth rectifying.
One more question. What happened to Dolly's companion Hannah once she reached Eden? I assumed her introduction in the book meant she would be a key player. Just wondering.
After reading this, one might think I didn't like the book. I did. Quite a bit, actually which is why I took the time to point out these items that will fix structural issues and plot inconsistencies making this book sparkle like the gem I know it is. So, yeah, a content editor. Helpful, those!
All suggestions aside, I really think young adults will eat this book up, especially fans of time travel who also enjoy a nice hint of romance. This series is clearly going places, and I am anxious to find out where Brett Matthew Williams intends to take us. He is a talented author worth following.
The author did a nice job of demonstrating the thought processes and actions of a normal seventeen-year-old boy on the cusp of adulthood. A lot of young adult novels tend to make these male heroes more mature than I think is believable. Rolland's behavior concerning two young women who are cute and attracted to him was just so typical I had to laugh outright at some of the things he said or did that were awkward, sarcastic and sometimes spot on. A nature-gasm? Seriously? Hilarious! His propensity for witty sarcasm and a blatant disregard for rules was, in a word, awesome. I couldn't help but like the guy. He finds out he is capable of time travel and decides that the best way to use that gift is to alter history to prevent the murder of his mother. This choice leads us to a different part of history, landing all of the characters smack dab in the middle of a war between Native Americans and Andrew Jackson's American troops in Florida in the 1800's which lends itself to a variety of settings and some really intense obstacles to overcome.
Rolland is nicely flawed, dealing with abandonment issues and an impulsive nature where his instincts urge him to take on villains with no thought of himself. His character is given dimension when his natural propensity for saving lives is challenged while he attempts to kill Andrew Jackson for all of the monstrous acts the man has committed. He's the kind of character one can really sink their teeth into.
The secondary characters were a great support for the story and added depth and dimension to the plot. I found the writing to be entertaining, eloquent, and fluid with its brilliant descriptions of scenery, fighting sequences and sparkling dialogue. The idea of a team of Knights of Time defending the flow of time and innocent people is noble and exciting while being original in the way it was executed. As I stated before, I thought the whole concept was very imaginative.
There are a few suggestions I would give to the author, not to discourage him, but to help him make the book that much more enjoyable for his readers.
*Spoiler alert here. Just wanted to warn you.*
I think a content editor would do this book a world of good. The plot and structure seemed a bit random and sometimes out of sync with certain goals the characters had or even with certain scenes. The only clear goal I picked up was from Rolland himself when he decided to go save his great great etc. grandmother from being killed. Wonderful. Marvelous. So I'm all set for a rescue mission which will probably go awry. Love things like that. He arrives with his teammates and saves his ancestor (Blaisey) in the nick of time, but the team is separated into two separate groups with one random teammate, Victor, being captured by Andrew Jackson.
You would assume that with the group's separation the next goal would be to get everyone back together, rescue Victor, and return back to Eden with curve balls thrown in to prevent this from happening. One group is with the natives and another is with Rolland and Blaisey. I was a little confused with Tina's behavior when she went for a walk away from the native's living area and eventually stumbled upon Rolland's group. The natural reaction would be to announce herself and then say, "Hey, so glad I found you guys. The rest of us are back that a' way." Instead, she remains silent and merely listens in on a random conversation between Sephanie and Rolland about Rolland's father. Then she leaves without announcing her presence, without letting them know where the rest of the group is, and without reuniting them as a team. I was super confused by that. Her behavior didn't line up with what I assumed was the next plot point or even her own feelings for Rolland.
So then I thought that maybe I had missed something and went back to see if she was astral projecting, not even sure if that was her gift as well as Marcus'. I don't think she was, but even if she had been, and I missed it, wouldn't she have told Marcus and Joan where the other group was and gone after them? Or why didn't Blaisey lead them back to the native's camp? She lives there. She must know her way around enough to do that, right? Just some inconsistencies I noticed that didn't help to make sense of where the author had decided to go with the story.
Then the next goal is to go and help Blaisey get her siblings back. Their several confrontations with Andrew Jackson seemed a bit discombobulating, and I had no idea how the heck Victor escaped or who the men in black body suits were until later, which I felt needed to be addressed right away. With so many players involved and so many people fighting on different sides of the war it was difficult to keep all of that straight. And where did Victor's group get those black body suits? A little confusing there.
Then pirates come into play and green clawed creatures on a beach with a crazy monster fighting as well. Once again, a lot of players with no clear goals pertaining to what these various sides wanted. The author didn't really make that clear until about halfway through the book where we find that Vilth, one of the villains, is the one guiding Andrew Jackson, the green creatures, and even the pirate's captain in order to wage a war against the Knights of Time. I really feel like it would have been helpful if the author had added a scene from Vilth's point of view, right after Rolland takes everyone through the time portal.
Vilth could have had his informant let them know about the team's accidental time travel. Armed with that knowledge he is now intent on arriving there as well in order to thwart the Knight's plans and recruit Randall to his side. Yet another opportunity to clearly state the villain's goals and reasons for being present in the 1800's where Randall's team is, otherwise, why in the world is he there? Was he already there, and the team just happened to get there when he was orchestrating the destruction of an entire native american tribe? To what end was he orchestrating the tribe's destruction if that was really the goal? Again, some clarity is needed.
One more thing I want to point out. Sephanie demonstrates her power over the elements at the very beginning of the book, but then we never see it again after that. There were so many moments she could have used her gift to save them from precarious situations. If she is capable of turning the tide of a war against the Americans at the very beginning of the book then it stands to reason she would have enough power to give their enemies a run for their money during that attack on the beach. Now clearly she is working for a different side, but it seems more prudent for her to aid her comrades to further perpetuate the lie that she is on their side. Then suddenly she is Persephone right out of mythology. That, though a bit random, is an intriguing plot twist. I think if the author does a little more foreshadowing in that department, that revelation will make a bit more sense.
There was a lot of head jumping. At one moment we see things from Randall's POV and then within the next paragraph we are getting Sephanie's or Tina's POV or whoever else he is with. Each point of view needs to be in it's own scene otherwise we aren't sure from which POV the narrative is coming from.
Marcus goes from chasing after Randall in order to prevent him from killing Jackson to aiding the Creek Indians in their war against the Americans then back to chasing Randall again. He can't be in two places at once, unless he was astral projecting again and that wasn't clearly stated, though I'm assuming he would need to be lying prone to do that in which case he can't be chasing Rolland up a hill. Another inconsistency worth rectifying.
One more question. What happened to Dolly's companion Hannah once she reached Eden? I assumed her introduction in the book meant she would be a key player. Just wondering.
After reading this, one might think I didn't like the book. I did. Quite a bit, actually which is why I took the time to point out these items that will fix structural issues and plot inconsistencies making this book sparkle like the gem I know it is. So, yeah, a content editor. Helpful, those!
All suggestions aside, I really think young adults will eat this book up, especially fans of time travel who also enjoy a nice hint of romance. This series is clearly going places, and I am anxious to find out where Brett Matthew Williams intends to take us. He is a talented author worth following.
November 30, 2018
There is a lot going on in this story! Rolland has fallen on hard times since his mom died and his dad disappeared. He’s been trying to finish out highschool on his own, living out of a car when he can’t hang at a friend’s house. His pride keeps him from telling people his true situation, that, and a healthy sense of self-preservation. It’s always good to not appear vulnerable. Right away, I was cheering for Rolland and wishing him well on whatever horrible undertakings he might be forced into.
Then Time Knights! Yes, I think they need their own theme music. They swoop in and change his life forever, which includes the unfortunate permanent demise of his car and all his possessions. Sephone, Tina, and the old Prof Turtledove try to ease him into his new life, but there’s just no easy way to rewrite your personal history, is there? Rolland has little time to absorb the truth about his parents before fate sweeps them up into a dangerous adventure that involves Andrew Jackson. Yep. Prepare yourself for some fascinating US history (and not the boringly bland stuff you had to learn in school).
I did find most of the ladies and their interactions with Rolland to be silly. Tina dives right into some pre-teen-ish lust thing that just comes off awkward and weird. Meanwhile Rolland is having his own lustful thoughts about Sephone. Later Joan joins the mix, but she’s totally worthy (and great at hand to hand combat). Then we get Blaisy (spelling?), a Native American princess who pulls her own weight. These last two ladies made up for the short comings of the other ladies. I just couldn’t see Tina being the successful leader of anything.
Andrew Jackson is written as a villain in this tale and he’s right up there with the Time Villain (cue evil theme music) Edward Vilth. I will say that Jackson is the better written villain as we get details about his mindset and lack of consideration for others. Tho that hypnosis bit was silly. Vilth is indeed a bad guy but he’s covered all in shadows and doesn’t really stand out at any point in the story.
Towards the end, I did get a little battle fatigue. There’s a lot of back and forth with alliances, new enemies around every corner, but, hey, wait, maybe they could be temporary allies as we kick some butt over here, but then yet another person is kidnapped and held hostage while the others try to rescue them or are forced into doing things their mom told them not to do. So, yes, the story could have been shortened up a bit in this area and it would be more exciting.
All told, there’s a decent story here with a blend of scifi and fantasy going on to propel the time travel. 3.5/5 stars.
The Narration: This is where this audiobook fell down for me. Williams decided to narrate his own book and with some polishing, he could manage it. He has distinct voices for each character most of the time. His female character voices are feminine. His verbal pacing is good too. However, there’s several repeated half sentences, mispronounced words, mouth noises, and why is he pronouncing Rolland like ‘Rawlins� most of the time? There are significant issues with the recording as well. Sometimes it sounds tinny, sometimes like it was recorded in a cavern. There’s these odd pop sounds (and I’m not referring to the finger snaps) that I think might be from bumping the mic. Then there’s the rustling sounds (paper I think). Also, irregular long pauses between chapters too. If this book was narrated by a professional, it would be so much better. As it was, the narration/recording made it a chore to finish. 2.5/5 stars.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Brett Matthew Williams. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
Then Time Knights! Yes, I think they need their own theme music. They swoop in and change his life forever, which includes the unfortunate permanent demise of his car and all his possessions. Sephone, Tina, and the old Prof Turtledove try to ease him into his new life, but there’s just no easy way to rewrite your personal history, is there? Rolland has little time to absorb the truth about his parents before fate sweeps them up into a dangerous adventure that involves Andrew Jackson. Yep. Prepare yourself for some fascinating US history (and not the boringly bland stuff you had to learn in school).
I did find most of the ladies and their interactions with Rolland to be silly. Tina dives right into some pre-teen-ish lust thing that just comes off awkward and weird. Meanwhile Rolland is having his own lustful thoughts about Sephone. Later Joan joins the mix, but she’s totally worthy (and great at hand to hand combat). Then we get Blaisy (spelling?), a Native American princess who pulls her own weight. These last two ladies made up for the short comings of the other ladies. I just couldn’t see Tina being the successful leader of anything.
Andrew Jackson is written as a villain in this tale and he’s right up there with the Time Villain (cue evil theme music) Edward Vilth. I will say that Jackson is the better written villain as we get details about his mindset and lack of consideration for others. Tho that hypnosis bit was silly. Vilth is indeed a bad guy but he’s covered all in shadows and doesn’t really stand out at any point in the story.
Towards the end, I did get a little battle fatigue. There’s a lot of back and forth with alliances, new enemies around every corner, but, hey, wait, maybe they could be temporary allies as we kick some butt over here, but then yet another person is kidnapped and held hostage while the others try to rescue them or are forced into doing things their mom told them not to do. So, yes, the story could have been shortened up a bit in this area and it would be more exciting.
All told, there’s a decent story here with a blend of scifi and fantasy going on to propel the time travel. 3.5/5 stars.
The Narration: This is where this audiobook fell down for me. Williams decided to narrate his own book and with some polishing, he could manage it. He has distinct voices for each character most of the time. His female character voices are feminine. His verbal pacing is good too. However, there’s several repeated half sentences, mispronounced words, mouth noises, and why is he pronouncing Rolland like ‘Rawlins� most of the time? There are significant issues with the recording as well. Sometimes it sounds tinny, sometimes like it was recorded in a cavern. There’s these odd pop sounds (and I’m not referring to the finger snaps) that I think might be from bumping the mic. Then there’s the rustling sounds (paper I think). Also, irregular long pauses between chapters too. If this book was narrated by a professional, it would be so much better. As it was, the narration/recording made it a chore to finish. 2.5/5 stars.
I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Brett Matthew Williams. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.
June 14, 2019
We meet Rolland Wright, after we experience his father's demise, and find Roĺand living "rough", and his first encounter with the "Knights of Time", it can understood the angst all the new revelations must cause.
Off course, one should have guessed the next reaction from the young man, but the chaos it causes is another thing altogether.
What I allude to is a greater part of the Author's tale, one I found enjoyable, by the excellent narration by none other than the author himself.
It is a tale, more for the later teen/young adult audience, due to the blood shed and graphic violent scenes.
Off course, one should have guessed the next reaction from the young man, but the chaos it causes is another thing altogether.
What I allude to is a greater part of the Author's tale, one I found enjoyable, by the excellent narration by none other than the author himself.
It is a tale, more for the later teen/young adult audience, due to the blood shed and graphic violent scenes.
October 12, 2020
I wanted to love it, as the premise was fascinating. However, the author sprinted through events so quickly, I was unable to connect with any of the characters making me wonder why I should care about the things that are happening to them. This also made it difficult to follow at times. The author has huge potential with fun ideas, but a good group of editors and others who can be a sounding board to flesh out the plot would really help. This book could easily be stretched into 2-3 books, and it would have been better for it.
June 21, 2017
Eeh ok
I tried to like this book I really did, but I couldn't get into. It has interesting historical elements that at least forced me to finish it. I'm not sure if I'll continue the series but its at least an enlightening tale.
I tried to like this book I really did, but I couldn't get into. It has interesting historical elements that at least forced me to finish it. I'm not sure if I'll continue the series but its at least an enlightening tale.
September 17, 2018
Rather violent
The story is interesting but this book is rather violent. Scenes of violence are rather descriptive , beyond what is necessary to the story. For that reason I am only giving it 3 stars.
The story is interesting but this book is rather violent. Scenes of violence are rather descriptive , beyond what is necessary to the story. For that reason I am only giving it 3 stars.
February 20, 2019
Enjoyable story
Good story. Entertaining and likable characters. Many typos that became a little distracting, but otherwise recommend this story for those who like time travel. Interesting twist at the end. Can’t wait to read the next book.
Good story. Entertaining and likable characters. Many typos that became a little distracting, but otherwise recommend this story for those who like time travel. Interesting twist at the end. Can’t wait to read the next book.
June 23, 2017
I couldn't get into this book & I tried. the story was a bore and the characters were confusing. I finished it but I kinda wish I hadn't.
October 8, 2015
Controlling the Past with Time Travel and Cleansing Earth of Savage Filth When Good comes against Evil
Scarlett Jensen July 28, 2015
Rolland has a past that hurts: the lies and abandonment. He has a need for revenge and an instinct to survive. He risks his lifetime to save his fellow Knights of Time and find closure. His parents were killed on Earth, while he from the future and citizen of Eden where no time and space exist, falls from the sky into a world of violent warefare (1817). With him sky people and pieces of machinery fell to earth. The time machine: Rolland could with a flick and snap of fingers impose his will and deflect terror.
There were battles everywhere in Florida, and along the Gulf of Mexico, USA: the American troops led by General Jackson fought against Nahoy tribe with some British allies. It is a time of revolution and the enemies including some sky people, were captured, some as slaves and others killed. Rolland who has special abilities to control time, was protected and guided by his great great grandmother the Seminole princess from the tribe. Can Rolland with his special powers, defeat Jackson? Jackson in turn is able to control minds making people crazy in his torturous world of defeating the weaker tribe and subsequently acquire status from the US government.
Rolland also had a mission to ensure Sephanie's safety who was Mother Nature incarnate. He himself was also victim of an arrow into his abdomen, spilling his lifeblood on the sand. Rolland's hatred for Jackson and Vilthe who was responsible for his mother's killing, grew.
Vilthe was evil incarnate: He was the embodiment of all the misery, weaponry, beasts terrorising humanity and destruction of earthly elements, the innocent and sacred. We see a beast called Ballua emerging with his armoured hide and thunderous onslaught that resembled the end of the world. The Elemenos, green catlike creatures and persuers of the pirates on the Florida shore make war. Ground vibrating and trees snapping.
Rolland is in trouble and managed to roll himself into a ball and defied death. "Driven by proper motivation, a human body can do incredible things." is the author's philosophy and we see the power emanating from characters in the story. But we also see how an individual can meet his downfall through worshipping power and status. We see how Vilthe was knocked unconscious when he tried to enter the cave where the fountain of healing water was. Firing and blasting the bad, protecting the good is the spirit and path we follow through the book. Hope for better times is felt as the characters recognised the possibility of another life where the welfare of citizens and the abolition of slavery is sought.
It is Rolland's task to move the Dream Phoenix, time machine, back to Eden but he needs help from his fellow sky people. Having control over time is the ultimate ability:
"Time is a fickle mistress, captivating prey with the promise of a first breath and offering them the world, a blank canvas of opportunities to build upon dreams-- Dreams carved brick by brick from hope courage and love". But Jackson was propelled by a morbid decaying sense of courage. He build his dream with blood
of men he considered as savages.
The elements we as readers e counter are:
-- Dark figures.
-- Vilthe seen as a madman capturing souls by killing and bringer of chaos, shoots lightening from his
hands. He bears anger and is the one to be chased. He has the ability to bend time to his will.
He jumps to the past and returns himself to the present.
-- Destruction by fire.
-- Knights of Time from Eden equipped with knowledge are known as Travellers of Light on Earth.
-- Sephanie as Mother of Nature oversees the running of time and some events on Earth are drenched
with her wrath.
-- A Time traveller is able to mentally project himself to certain time periods through the time stream.
-- A Psychic shield of safety: One who sees future events before they happen.
The author is distinctively versed in both the English language and History delving into the concept of time and cause and effect of events that change the path of history. He explores the time travel phenomena bringing the reader a clear picture of the matter. A long story but well constructed and systematically grouped into 30 scenes. A truely good book.
ScarlettÌýJensen
28 July 2015
Scarlett Jensen July 28, 2015
Rolland has a past that hurts: the lies and abandonment. He has a need for revenge and an instinct to survive. He risks his lifetime to save his fellow Knights of Time and find closure. His parents were killed on Earth, while he from the future and citizen of Eden where no time and space exist, falls from the sky into a world of violent warefare (1817). With him sky people and pieces of machinery fell to earth. The time machine: Rolland could with a flick and snap of fingers impose his will and deflect terror.
There were battles everywhere in Florida, and along the Gulf of Mexico, USA: the American troops led by General Jackson fought against Nahoy tribe with some British allies. It is a time of revolution and the enemies including some sky people, were captured, some as slaves and others killed. Rolland who has special abilities to control time, was protected and guided by his great great grandmother the Seminole princess from the tribe. Can Rolland with his special powers, defeat Jackson? Jackson in turn is able to control minds making people crazy in his torturous world of defeating the weaker tribe and subsequently acquire status from the US government.
Rolland also had a mission to ensure Sephanie's safety who was Mother Nature incarnate. He himself was also victim of an arrow into his abdomen, spilling his lifeblood on the sand. Rolland's hatred for Jackson and Vilthe who was responsible for his mother's killing, grew.
Vilthe was evil incarnate: He was the embodiment of all the misery, weaponry, beasts terrorising humanity and destruction of earthly elements, the innocent and sacred. We see a beast called Ballua emerging with his armoured hide and thunderous onslaught that resembled the end of the world. The Elemenos, green catlike creatures and persuers of the pirates on the Florida shore make war. Ground vibrating and trees snapping.
Rolland is in trouble and managed to roll himself into a ball and defied death. "Driven by proper motivation, a human body can do incredible things." is the author's philosophy and we see the power emanating from characters in the story. But we also see how an individual can meet his downfall through worshipping power and status. We see how Vilthe was knocked unconscious when he tried to enter the cave where the fountain of healing water was. Firing and blasting the bad, protecting the good is the spirit and path we follow through the book. Hope for better times is felt as the characters recognised the possibility of another life where the welfare of citizens and the abolition of slavery is sought.
It is Rolland's task to move the Dream Phoenix, time machine, back to Eden but he needs help from his fellow sky people. Having control over time is the ultimate ability:
"Time is a fickle mistress, captivating prey with the promise of a first breath and offering them the world, a blank canvas of opportunities to build upon dreams-- Dreams carved brick by brick from hope courage and love". But Jackson was propelled by a morbid decaying sense of courage. He build his dream with blood
of men he considered as savages.
The elements we as readers e counter are:
-- Dark figures.
-- Vilthe seen as a madman capturing souls by killing and bringer of chaos, shoots lightening from his
hands. He bears anger and is the one to be chased. He has the ability to bend time to his will.
He jumps to the past and returns himself to the present.
-- Destruction by fire.
-- Knights of Time from Eden equipped with knowledge are known as Travellers of Light on Earth.
-- Sephanie as Mother of Nature oversees the running of time and some events on Earth are drenched
with her wrath.
-- A Time traveller is able to mentally project himself to certain time periods through the time stream.
-- A Psychic shield of safety: One who sees future events before they happen.
The author is distinctively versed in both the English language and History delving into the concept of time and cause and effect of events that change the path of history. He explores the time travel phenomena bringing the reader a clear picture of the matter. A long story but well constructed and systematically grouped into 30 scenes. A truely good book.
ScarlettÌýJensen
28 July 2015
August 29, 2020
Time is Relative for a Knight of Time is a historic fantasy novel written by Brett Matthew Williams.
Rolland Wright is a seventeen year old orphan who wants nothing more than to have a normal life. Unbeknownst to him, that was something that he’d never have. He was special and the wrong people knew it. During a late night attack on his life Rolland not only discovers that he has a strange ability to slow the flow of time around him but he also meets seven mythical figures known as the Knights of Time. Like him they also have supernatural powers. Suddenly realizing that he holds the key to going back in time and solving his mother’s murder Rolland tries using his newfound talent.
However, an overdose of power opens a time portal which takes all eight knights on a journey outside the realm of time and space and dumps them smack dab in the middle of the war between General Andrew Jackson and the Seminole Indians. Separated, captured by the enemy on both fronts, tortured and followed by a force of evil that none of them saw coming, Rolland, Turtledove, Joan, Judah, Tina, Sephanie and Victor must find a way to survive, come back together and make it back home to the future before they alter the course of history as we know it.
From 1816 to 1819 General Andrew Jackson led an invasion of Spanish Florida during the First Seminole War. Although some sources differ Brett Matthew Williams� 2012 novel suggests that there’s an entire chunk of time which would never be recorded in the written word of man. Let me make one thing very clear, you don’t have to be a history buff or a lover of fantasy in order to enjoy this book. It’s a thrilling ride back to the past with engaging characters which will keep you entertained right up until the very end. The historical accuracy and perfect timing throughout the entirety of this novel builds to the credibility of the author and leaves you with the notion that his follow-up novel will also be considered fantasy at its finest.
Rolland Wright is a seventeen year old orphan who wants nothing more than to have a normal life. Unbeknownst to him, that was something that he’d never have. He was special and the wrong people knew it. During a late night attack on his life Rolland not only discovers that he has a strange ability to slow the flow of time around him but he also meets seven mythical figures known as the Knights of Time. Like him they also have supernatural powers. Suddenly realizing that he holds the key to going back in time and solving his mother’s murder Rolland tries using his newfound talent.
However, an overdose of power opens a time portal which takes all eight knights on a journey outside the realm of time and space and dumps them smack dab in the middle of the war between General Andrew Jackson and the Seminole Indians. Separated, captured by the enemy on both fronts, tortured and followed by a force of evil that none of them saw coming, Rolland, Turtledove, Joan, Judah, Tina, Sephanie and Victor must find a way to survive, come back together and make it back home to the future before they alter the course of history as we know it.
From 1816 to 1819 General Andrew Jackson led an invasion of Spanish Florida during the First Seminole War. Although some sources differ Brett Matthew Williams� 2012 novel suggests that there’s an entire chunk of time which would never be recorded in the written word of man. Let me make one thing very clear, you don’t have to be a history buff or a lover of fantasy in order to enjoy this book. It’s a thrilling ride back to the past with engaging characters which will keep you entertained right up until the very end. The historical accuracy and perfect timing throughout the entirety of this novel builds to the credibility of the author and leaves you with the notion that his follow-up novel will also be considered fantasy at its finest.
October 8, 2015
Time is Relative for A Knight of Time by Brett Matthew Williams, is the first book in a series about a young man that was abandoned by his father shortly after his mother’s death. This abandonment left him without family or a place to call home. Living out of his car he still tried to attend school and maintain as normal a life as possible. That ambition to be normal very quickly became impossible.
Rolland Wright is the hidden son of two Knights of Time, an organization that has vowed to protect the time stream with their biological gifts they each possess. After being attacked by a beast Rolland finds out that he has one of these gifts. By moving his hands and focusing he can control time to a certain extent. Unable to stop time he can slow it to fit his purpose. Things obvious get more complicated with this discovery.
Taken to a place called Eden in what can be described as an alternate dimension he finds many more people with these biological gifts all with different focuses. Frightened and over whelmed it is obvious that Rolland does not trust nor accept even the things he can plainly see. After discovering that there is time travel he takes a trip to try and prevent his mother’s death like any child would do. This action makes for a great deal of trouble for not only him but the people he has met along the way.
Brett Matthew Williams is an imaginative author. This book is very well written but during points of conversation he takes a more mundane approach to the conversation. While at times it makes his writing appear juvenile, I believe it is more to show insight into the characters that are actually speaking. The way the author manipulated the story to reach its end point was incredible. It was not as predictable as I originally thought it would be. I believe this is a spectacular read. I enjoyed the read from start to finish. I am really looking forward to the next installment in to these characters and how they evolve though the story.
Rolland Wright is the hidden son of two Knights of Time, an organization that has vowed to protect the time stream with their biological gifts they each possess. After being attacked by a beast Rolland finds out that he has one of these gifts. By moving his hands and focusing he can control time to a certain extent. Unable to stop time he can slow it to fit his purpose. Things obvious get more complicated with this discovery.
Taken to a place called Eden in what can be described as an alternate dimension he finds many more people with these biological gifts all with different focuses. Frightened and over whelmed it is obvious that Rolland does not trust nor accept even the things he can plainly see. After discovering that there is time travel he takes a trip to try and prevent his mother’s death like any child would do. This action makes for a great deal of trouble for not only him but the people he has met along the way.
Brett Matthew Williams is an imaginative author. This book is very well written but during points of conversation he takes a more mundane approach to the conversation. While at times it makes his writing appear juvenile, I believe it is more to show insight into the characters that are actually speaking. The way the author manipulated the story to reach its end point was incredible. It was not as predictable as I originally thought it would be. I believe this is a spectacular read. I enjoyed the read from start to finish. I am really looking forward to the next installment in to these characters and how they evolve though the story.
August 15, 2015
"Outside of our world exists a place where time has no meaning, and the illusion that time represents is given the former of a stream of white water jettisoning into the never ending tide of tomorrow. The gateways to this paradise lie all over Earth... for those who call it home, it is simply known as Eden."
This is the first book in the Time is Relative series. Rolland Wright has lost his mother, was abandoned by his father, and is now homeless and living in his car and using stores to bathe. He goes to a book store where his life is forever changed. He is transported to Eden where time does not exist and green tiger guys try to kill you. Rolland meets many Knights in Time and travels back to the 19th century to meet real historical figures as well as some supernatural. He internally fights to determine right from wrong, good from bad and truth from fiction, while also figuring out which girl he wants to be with.
This book opens with a message from the keeper of records and is written with historical accuracy. The author describes a very thing extremely well, from the third person point of view. There are some very long, run on sentences, without proper comma usage and, at certain points, extra words are added, ie: "... he guessed it would take another couple of minutes or so before he could it would function fully." The pacing and flow are moderate to fast and keeps you guessing at every turn.
This is a very long story that is no where near a quick read. As a caution, there are some graphic, violent scenes and one part where we get a look into Jackson's personal journal where he writes that he took advantage of a beautiful slave girl "without permission or consent". This is an easy, intriguing read and I would recommend this books to teens and adults. 4 out of 5 stars. Christian approved with parental discretion due to paranormal occurrences.
This is the first book in the Time is Relative series. Rolland Wright has lost his mother, was abandoned by his father, and is now homeless and living in his car and using stores to bathe. He goes to a book store where his life is forever changed. He is transported to Eden where time does not exist and green tiger guys try to kill you. Rolland meets many Knights in Time and travels back to the 19th century to meet real historical figures as well as some supernatural. He internally fights to determine right from wrong, good from bad and truth from fiction, while also figuring out which girl he wants to be with.
This book opens with a message from the keeper of records and is written with historical accuracy. The author describes a very thing extremely well, from the third person point of view. There are some very long, run on sentences, without proper comma usage and, at certain points, extra words are added, ie: "... he guessed it would take another couple of minutes or so before he could it would function fully." The pacing and flow are moderate to fast and keeps you guessing at every turn.
This is a very long story that is no where near a quick read. As a caution, there are some graphic, violent scenes and one part where we get a look into Jackson's personal journal where he writes that he took advantage of a beautiful slave girl "without permission or consent". This is an easy, intriguing read and I would recommend this books to teens and adults. 4 out of 5 stars. Christian approved with parental discretion due to paranormal occurrences.
June 10, 2015
Meet Rolland Wright - a seventeen year old orphan living out of his car in rural Woodland Hills, California. Aside from grappling with the fact of being abandoned by his drunken father two years previous following his mother's mysterious murder, his life mostly revolves around finding a warm place to sleep at night. When one day he is attacked by men claiming to have killed his father, Rolland discovers a strange ability to slow the flow of time around him, beginning a journey that takes him to places outside of time, space, and eventually to the early 19th century to fight the sinister General Andrew Jackson. With the help of a rag-tag group of historical and mythical figures with various supernatural abilities of their own (Joan of Arc, Jesse James, etc) known as the Knights of Time, Rolland solves the mystery behind his mother's murder, falls in love, battles the evil Edward Vilthe - reaper of souls, and finds a home of his own in the paradise known as Eden.
It starts out a little slow but the pace quickly picks up once Rolland gets attacked. My heart went out to Rolland as it becomes apparent how his father's despair left him an orphan and homeless.To me, it feels like people forget that all family members are affected when there is a death of loved one. Too often they fall apart instead of banding together. I feel like the historical figures added in were a nice touch and I like that he kept the time periods as well. The characters were lively and easy to relate to. I was truly surprised by the actions of one character who appears to have lost his/her way. Over all, great read for those that enjoy fantasy mixed with science fiction but do warn longer than most young adult books.
It starts out a little slow but the pace quickly picks up once Rolland gets attacked. My heart went out to Rolland as it becomes apparent how his father's despair left him an orphan and homeless.To me, it feels like people forget that all family members are affected when there is a death of loved one. Too often they fall apart instead of banding together. I feel like the historical figures added in were a nice touch and I like that he kept the time periods as well. The characters were lively and easy to relate to. I was truly surprised by the actions of one character who appears to have lost his/her way. Over all, great read for those that enjoy fantasy mixed with science fiction but do warn longer than most young adult books.
July 24, 2015
This was a very interesting and unique take on this story. I have always enjoyed reads where there is a background or life story about a god, titan, figure of fantasy, etc whom we all have heard of. I was keen to read this story, as I remember watching one of the stop motion films, as a child, that involved a run-in with Father Time. I used to love watching it and have always enjoyed stories that involve him.
I also liked that the non-fiction background of the author meant that the story came across in a very different way. It was told as if all events were factual, rather than a fictional story. I thought it really made the read very different.
As it is the first in a series, it does take on a lot at once, trying to give you background, world details and character details, personalities and powers/responsibilities. It does mean that this read is very intricate, but I rather enjoyed that part about it. I do think that the books will be less dense, with detail, once the author has laid the groundwork, but if you are a lover of intricately woven tales, you’ll like this.
I loved the characters in the story. They were really fun to read about and it was great to have a story that told the ‘true� story of several different characters we’ve all be read to told stories about. I found the characters had a lot of depth and their personalities match what I though they should, in comparison to their tale.
Overall, this was a good read. It is intricate and written in a very different way, making it a large attempt by the author, but I think he really pulled it off. I am keen to see where this series leads.
I also liked that the non-fiction background of the author meant that the story came across in a very different way. It was told as if all events were factual, rather than a fictional story. I thought it really made the read very different.
As it is the first in a series, it does take on a lot at once, trying to give you background, world details and character details, personalities and powers/responsibilities. It does mean that this read is very intricate, but I rather enjoyed that part about it. I do think that the books will be less dense, with detail, once the author has laid the groundwork, but if you are a lover of intricately woven tales, you’ll like this.
I loved the characters in the story. They were really fun to read about and it was great to have a story that told the ‘true� story of several different characters we’ve all be read to told stories about. I found the characters had a lot of depth and their personalities match what I though they should, in comparison to their tale.
Overall, this was a good read. It is intricate and written in a very different way, making it a large attempt by the author, but I think he really pulled it off. I am keen to see where this series leads.
August 15, 2015
TIME IS RELATIVE FOR A KNIGHT OF TIME (a mouthful of a title that might have been Time Knight) is about a boy who, like the novel's legendary "father time" is a keeper of time. His present, the past, there are no limitations for where, when, or with whom he will show up. With his sometimes motley, but always funtastic crew of fellow time travelers, Rolland Wright takes coming of age to a whole new dimension. Literally.
Abandoned by his father after his mother is murdered, the young Rolland tries to survive on his own, living in a car, struggling to hang onto the everyday remnants of his former life. It did not kill him, but when his father's murderers seek him out to do the same to him, he is strong enough for the test. He discovers in a moment of desperation, of instinctive survival, that he can bend time, slow it down or speed it up at will.
When Rolland discovers that he can indeed travel through time, he joins such heroic and unlikely fellow knights as Joan-of-Arc and Jesse James, to battle "bad guys" such as Andrew Jackson. Add to this action a horrific villain, with the fittingly dastardly name of the Reaper of Souls, and it sometimes seems all must be lost despite Rolland's ability to bend time as though it were indeed made up of wrinkles.
Though it starts off a bit slow, it does indeed build up speed to become a full-fledged, action packed, fantasy tale filled with adventures and love and good triumphing over evil. It begs for a sequel.
Book Bling gives this 4 Stars!
Abandoned by his father after his mother is murdered, the young Rolland tries to survive on his own, living in a car, struggling to hang onto the everyday remnants of his former life. It did not kill him, but when his father's murderers seek him out to do the same to him, he is strong enough for the test. He discovers in a moment of desperation, of instinctive survival, that he can bend time, slow it down or speed it up at will.
When Rolland discovers that he can indeed travel through time, he joins such heroic and unlikely fellow knights as Joan-of-Arc and Jesse James, to battle "bad guys" such as Andrew Jackson. Add to this action a horrific villain, with the fittingly dastardly name of the Reaper of Souls, and it sometimes seems all must be lost despite Rolland's ability to bend time as though it were indeed made up of wrinkles.
Though it starts off a bit slow, it does indeed build up speed to become a full-fledged, action packed, fantasy tale filled with adventures and love and good triumphing over evil. It begs for a sequel.
Book Bling gives this 4 Stars!
October 8, 2015
A different take on a mixed-genre.
A young-adult, fantasy and science fiction book that is all about Rolland Wright. Rolland is an orphan who found out that both his parents are members of Knights of Time, and that he, himself can travel between time. In fact, his ability is more powerful than any of the knights, even his parents.
When he got attacked on ’Earth�, he was brought into the knights� world, called ’Eden�. There, he found out the truth about his parents, and he slowly realized what he is capable of. Together with a group of knights with various abilities, they were accidentally brought back to Earth, in the early part of 19th century. This time the whole group needs to fight General Andrew Jackson, as well as other elements, including the evil that killed Rolland's parents.
I have mixed feelings about this book. The plot is so reminiscent of ’X-Men�, with a blend of ’Quantum Leap�. However, the battle scenes felt a tad too long. There were times that I just want it to be over, without caring what happens to the characters. The break at the beginning of the second part felt a bit off as well. I felt that the introduction in the first part was enough to set the background of the entire plot.
Having said that, I like that the main character is a conflicted teenager who must fight and find his own way. His confusion, insecurities and teenage inclination make him a more likable character. I also appreciate how the author tied up the storyline smoothly, albeit clearly begging for a sequel.
A young-adult, fantasy and science fiction book that is all about Rolland Wright. Rolland is an orphan who found out that both his parents are members of Knights of Time, and that he, himself can travel between time. In fact, his ability is more powerful than any of the knights, even his parents.
When he got attacked on ’Earth�, he was brought into the knights� world, called ’Eden�. There, he found out the truth about his parents, and he slowly realized what he is capable of. Together with a group of knights with various abilities, they were accidentally brought back to Earth, in the early part of 19th century. This time the whole group needs to fight General Andrew Jackson, as well as other elements, including the evil that killed Rolland's parents.
I have mixed feelings about this book. The plot is so reminiscent of ’X-Men�, with a blend of ’Quantum Leap�. However, the battle scenes felt a tad too long. There were times that I just want it to be over, without caring what happens to the characters. The break at the beginning of the second part felt a bit off as well. I felt that the introduction in the first part was enough to set the background of the entire plot.
Having said that, I like that the main character is a conflicted teenager who must fight and find his own way. His confusion, insecurities and teenage inclination make him a more likable character. I also appreciate how the author tied up the storyline smoothly, albeit clearly begging for a sequel.
October 9, 2015
Time is Relative for a Knight of Time, by Brett Matthew Williams, is one of the best novels I've read in awhile. The story line was unique, and definitely different than what I first thought it would be when I jumped into it. It's one of those books that you can't put down until you reach the end. Very well done.
Rolland Wright is a seventeen year old orphan, who is living out of his car in Woodland Hills, CA. Having a drunken father who abandoned him two years ago is hard enough, but trying to live an actual normal social life is even tougher. On top of that, his mother was murdered, which truly puts him in a state of being completely alone. One day he gets attacked by someone who claimed to of killed his father, and that's really where his life changes. He quickly realizes that he has the ability to slow down time, and he reverts back to the 19th century. Here, we get to see a lot of familiar characters, such as Joan of Arc and Jesse James. Rolland goes on a journey of his lifetime, trying to solve his mothers murder while falling in love, competing in battles, and finally finding a home in Eden.
All in all, a lot was happening in this novel and I couldn't help but to be enchanted by it. I truly can't wait for Brett Matthew William's next installment, and have no doubt it will be just as good as this one.
Rolland Wright is a seventeen year old orphan, who is living out of his car in Woodland Hills, CA. Having a drunken father who abandoned him two years ago is hard enough, but trying to live an actual normal social life is even tougher. On top of that, his mother was murdered, which truly puts him in a state of being completely alone. One day he gets attacked by someone who claimed to of killed his father, and that's really where his life changes. He quickly realizes that he has the ability to slow down time, and he reverts back to the 19th century. Here, we get to see a lot of familiar characters, such as Joan of Arc and Jesse James. Rolland goes on a journey of his lifetime, trying to solve his mothers murder while falling in love, competing in battles, and finally finding a home in Eden.
All in all, a lot was happening in this novel and I couldn't help but to be enchanted by it. I truly can't wait for Brett Matthew William's next installment, and have no doubt it will be just as good as this one.
February 4, 2016
As a lover of time travel stories, I really enjoyed this one! I felt for the main character as my boyfriend’s father abandoned him at a young age due to alcoholism. The story gets really interesting when Rolland discovers he can slow down time, and time travel. The book follows many important events in history, which I found to be really cool. I love learning about history. Rolland meets the “Knights of Time� which is a group of people throughout history who also have abilities to time travel. One of them is Joan of Arc, which I thought was awesome. They all help Rolland on his journey. Because his mother was murdered, he obviously tries to go back and prevent it from happening, but this is not as smooth a move as some would think.
The book is a bit more suspenseful and dramatic than some time travel books, but it is really entertaining and I found it difficult to put the book down. You may think you know what is going to happen, but let me tell you, I was surprised at the turns the book took! The ending is really great. I could totally see this being turned into a movie at some point. I want to read the next book in the series. If you like sci-fi and fantasy books, you’ll love this. Heck, if you like suspenseful novels of any kind, you will like this!
The book is a bit more suspenseful and dramatic than some time travel books, but it is really entertaining and I found it difficult to put the book down. You may think you know what is going to happen, but let me tell you, I was surprised at the turns the book took! The ending is really great. I could totally see this being turned into a movie at some point. I want to read the next book in the series. If you like sci-fi and fantasy books, you’ll love this. Heck, if you like suspenseful novels of any kind, you will like this!
October 9, 2015
Brett Matthew Williams has done a great job with Time is Relative for a Knight of Time. It did start out a little slow so I was unsure about it in the beginning, but it quickly picked up and became almost addicting to read. Poor Rolland Wright is a seventeen year old boy who is having an extremely difficult life. First, his mother was murdered. Then his father the alcoholic decided to abandon him, and now he's sleeping/living in his car. One night he makes an amazing discovery; he's able to slow down the flow of time, which sets him on a journey. He ends up in the early 19th Century to fight General Andrew Jackson. He comes across the Knights of Time, who help him to discover the mystery of his mothers murder. This was actually a very interesting concept that I couldn't seem to get enough of. I was pleasantly surprised that there is going to be a 2nd installment of this book; I truly can't wait to read it. Highly recommend Time is Relative, It's one worth reading.
August 21, 2015
I found this story to be a refreshing take on the time traveler themes. Rolland learns that he can slow down time along with dealing with being orphaned. His new ability introduces him to some new friends and a secret world. I found that the author had a pretty good writing style. I loved her view of past events and how she described the historical characters that she used. The author was very good at bringing each character to life for the reader. Giving each important character a detailed background that you could follow as well as adding to the story line. The author was also able to bring myths into the story and make it feel that they belonged there without question.
I did have points in the book were I became a little lost and felt that the author failed to explain when a character walked out of a room during the conversation. But all in all it was a very good read.
I did have points in the book were I became a little lost and felt that the author failed to explain when a character walked out of a room during the conversation. But all in all it was a very good read.
October 8, 2015
As a lover of Science Fiction, I found this novel completely enticing. A homeless teenager, believing his father abandoned him after his mother’s death, finds himself in a different dimension that his deceased parents hid from him. Still grieving for his mother, Rolland learns this is a way to go back in time to change history enough so his mother would still be alive.
All is not as it seems when the Knights of Time have to fight off soldiers, pirates, and creatures that are not from earth. There is still a darker figure that uses people as pawns in an attempt to destroy the Knights of Time, along with the spy in their midst.
The hormones of a teenager boy almost got the best of Rolland. He had to learn to control his emotions before he could have an upper hand on the enemy. This was well written, with a bit of unusual opinion about the future President Jackson.
All is not as it seems when the Knights of Time have to fight off soldiers, pirates, and creatures that are not from earth. There is still a darker figure that uses people as pawns in an attempt to destroy the Knights of Time, along with the spy in their midst.
The hormones of a teenager boy almost got the best of Rolland. He had to learn to control his emotions before he could have an upper hand on the enemy. This was well written, with a bit of unusual opinion about the future President Jackson.
October 9, 2015
Can a thirst for revenge transcend time? This book attempts to answer that and more as we meet a group of people that are actually able to travel through time. If you like stories that contain cliffhangers, suspense, and intrigue, this book has all that from the very beginning to the last pages. At first I was unsure of the direction the story was going to go in, but it started to make sense quickly. I thought the first part of the book was most entertaining because of the historical events it revolved around. But in all fairness, the story kept getting better the more I read. I think Rolland is a great character that is destined for even more great things and I am curious to see what he does next, especially after the twist at the end of the story, which was kind of expected, but disturbing as well.
October 19, 2015
This was an interesting take on a thriller! Rolland Wright has been homeless ever since he was abandoned by his alcoholic father, following the murder of his mother. His mothers murder still remains a mystery to everyone. One day, Rolland is attacked by people claiming they have murdered his father. Then the story takes a very original twist. Rolland starts to realize that he can slow down time. Once he discovers this, the book turns into an incredible journey where Rolland travels to different times and centuries even! With this ability, Rolland gains insight on his others murder and with the help of some interesting characters, he beings his journey of solving it. I loved the idea of this story, it was very unique and enjoyable! I highly recommend this book if you are looking for an adventure with a special twist!
January 23, 2016
The story is about a young man, who is homeless after his mother is murdered and his Dad abandons him. After being attacked he discovers his own “super power� of being able to slow down time around him and eventually, travel through time and dimensions.
Along the way he fights with and against various historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Jessie James etc. I really liked this fresh take and blending of different genres and styles. You have the classic revenge tale, the sci fi time travelling and historical settings and fiction all mixed together. I liked this as it gave fresh new angles to age old themes.
The characters are very well written and the story flows really really well, making a long ish book go by super quickly. The characters fantastic and have been crafted beautifully, you really feel for Rolland and want him to succeed. All in all I highly recommend this story.
Along the way he fights with and against various historical figures such as Joan of Arc, Jessie James etc. I really liked this fresh take and blending of different genres and styles. You have the classic revenge tale, the sci fi time travelling and historical settings and fiction all mixed together. I liked this as it gave fresh new angles to age old themes.
The characters are very well written and the story flows really really well, making a long ish book go by super quickly. The characters fantastic and have been crafted beautifully, you really feel for Rolland and want him to succeed. All in all I highly recommend this story.
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