{"product_id":"time-trials-hardcover","title":"Time Trials - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eM. a. Rothman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eD. J. Butler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE EVENTS OF EARTH'S PAST MAY HOLD THE KEY TO EARTH'S FUTURE SALVATION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarty Cohen was a gifted linguist and student of ancient military strategy who stepped away from academic Egyptology and opened a woodworking shop. Away from the bitter politics and petty rivalries, he's happy to take care of his people, play the occasional war game, and try to make a good life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Then mysterious visions begin to rob him of sleep. Soon after they start, he gets summoned back to Egypt: an off-the-grid dig funded by an eccentric financier has discovered texts that may be the earliest Egypt has produced, and they'll pay Marty silly amounts of cash just to fly out and take one little look. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Marty turned his back on the academia game, but he's a small business owner who has to make payroll during a recession, and he can't say no to the money. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But the texts open doors to more visions and to an astonishing journey: the ragtag team of archaeologists finds itself in protohistoric North Africa, a drying land dominated by monsters, where humanity is badly in need of champions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And behind the war against the monster overlords lies a greater struggle: Marty and his team have been chosen to be champions of all Earth and to run a gauntlet on humanity's behalf. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Failure will mean extinction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTime Trials\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This highly enjoyable novel by Rothman and Butler is full of nonstop action, bits of science, mystery, humor, and enough Ancient Egypt trivia to satisfy any history enthusiast. The quest narrative and the \u003ci\u003eDungeons \u0026amp; Dragons\u003c\/i\u003e-style team structure recall familiar fantasy tropes, but the authors manage to develop the characters well, giving each of them their own distinct arcs and it results in a tale that's well worth reading. The overarching mystery keeps the pages turning in an adventure tale that refreshingly shows respect for ancient civilizations and their accomplishments. An entertaining first entry in what promises to be a fantastic time-travel series.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for D.J. Butler: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I have come to appreciate the work of D.J. Butler; He is a recent writer in a tradition of science fiction and fantasy I associate with Harry Turtledove, S. M. Stirling, Eric Flint, and Jerry Pournelle, with a sort of grittiness and focus on societal dynamics that I very much enjoy.\" --\u003ci\u003eWarped Factor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author \u003cb\u003eM.A. Rothman\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most unlikely novelists you'll ever meet. He's an engineer first and foremost, with a background in the sciences, and somehow or another, this writing habit of his has turned into a bit more than just a run-of-the-mill hobby. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe primarily writes stories that focus on two things: technology and international intrigue. This writing tends to span the genres of science fiction, techno-thriller, and mainstream thrillers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen not writing, he enjoys cooking, learning about new technology, travel, and spending time with his family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eD.J. (\"Dave\") Butler\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in swamps, deserts, and mountains. After messing around for years with the practice of law, he finally got serious and turned to his lifelong passion of storytelling. He now writes adventure stories for readers of all ages, plays guitar, and spends as much time as he can with his family. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eCity of the Saints, Rock Band Fights Evil, Space Eldritch, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCrecheling\u003c\/i\u003e from Wordfire Press, and from Baen: \u003ci\u003e Witchy Eye, Witchy Winter, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eWitchy Kingdom\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSerpent Daughter; The Cunning Man \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Jupiter Knife\u003c\/i\u003e with coauthor Aaron Michael Ritchey;\u003ci\u003e In the Palace of Shadow and Joy\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eBetween Princesses and Other Jobs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAbbott in Darkness;\u003c\/i\u003e and with M.A. Rothman, \u003ci\u003eTime Trials\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9.2 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765320843552,"sku":"9781982192488","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/37fddf2c19a85bd949f7fe69c48a43b3_9b977c45-2139-4950-9518-cdd0fcda5deb.webp?v=1780266313","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/time-trials-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}