Man Out Of Time

The Time Bubble #3

by Jason Ayres

What would you do if you found yourself cast 22 years into the future? Into a world where your home is no longer your home and you’ve been declared legally dead?

This is the situation that Daniel Fisher finds himself in at the beginning of this novel, the latest release in The Time Bubble series.

Stranded in the future, in a place where his outdated currency is worthless, things go from bad to worse for Dan very quickly. Before long he finds himself incarcerated in a secure psychiatric unit, his hopes of ever returning to the past looking bleak.

Elsewhere, Josh has unlocked the secrets of the time bubbles, and can now freely travel in time. He returns to the scene of past encounters, as well as travelling to the future to join Peter on his adventures through time. But has he been careful enough to prevent others from discovering his secrets?

This book concludes The Time Bubble trilogy, tying up all of the loose ends from the first two books, as well as linking in to the spin-off novel, My Tomorrow Your Yesterday.

Genres: Time Travel, Science Fiction

203 pages, ebook

First published September 13, 2015

About the author

Jason Ayres fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a full-time author when he left the corporate world behind and published his first novel in 2014. Since then, he has written twenty more books, delighting readers with his signature mix of humour, engaging characters, and imaginative storytelling.

His character-driven tales focus on ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary situations—whether travelling to an uncertain future, revisiting their past, or exploring alternate timelines. Blending elements of sci-fi, romance, and everyday life, his stories offer something for everyone, with relatable characters at their heart.

Jason’s latest series, set in the 1980s, follows present-day protagonists who, down on their luck, get a chance to relive a pivotal year from their past. 1980, 1981, and 1982 are available now, with more to come.

Want to know more about Jason? - You can find him at:

https://www.jasonayres.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/TheTimeBubble/

https://twitter.com/TheTimeBubble/

Reviews

[P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tangled in time

It was interesting to read of of different characters with quite differing motivations and insights each got tangled up with time.

[Chip · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is missing the fun and determination from the first two. Dan (antagonist) doesn't make for a good main character. I don't buy into his "transformation" and his sudden realizations or deductions. The book is mostly about cleaning up loose ends put out in the earlier books. The ending is very disappointing and too short (Jason - write longer books). Plus it leaves too many open questions if it really is the conclusion to the series. As a whole, the trilogy is great for a self published author. I love to see more.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

These books are too long even to be novellas, but too short to really be books. Plus, the stories are pretty continuous with constant look backs and aheads. So, I've decided to treat the series as a single work, issued in installments like the 3 volume 19th century novels. This third installments brings a certain closure to the "how it all began" of the saga, with an intriguing ending that could have ended the series, but also left an opening -- as it turns out -- for a big turn in the telling. In this one, Dan,who was a minor nuisance in the first book and a nasty piece of work in the second, get his turn in the spotlight as Josh works out the secrets of the Time Bubbles and learns how to control them, thereby creating true time travel. Dan's redemption is quite complete and leads him to his final resolution -- or does it? In this series, Ayres finds ways to both create dead ends and ways to escape them -- all in an entertaining manner.

[Ryan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was tempted to give this book five stars, although I’m not sure characterization-wise it feels right only because it’s so plot heavy. That said, the mechanics of time travel hold together very well. There were a lot of moving parts here, especially with Dan’s journey. I’m very curious to see where the events of the penultimate chapter impact the story to come.

Bits of Josh’s journey into the future were skipped over in the first book, and I can’t tell if that’s because Jason Ayres hadn’t thought them up yet or if the timeline changed.

Looking forward to Book 9. I didn’t quite get the reference to 1973. I’m not sure if I got lost or we didn’t get enough information to follow the plot of…Tom?

Eagerly looking forward to Book 4.

[David Robert Bloomer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The wheels haven't fallen off.

If you're reading this, you must have read the other books in the series. If you haven't, do so. As they are 100% essential because otherwise the characters and what they are doing will not make sense at all.

The book is yet another furthering of previous storylines and adding bits on; plus showing new aspects of the characters and their world.
I am really enjoying the series and am just reading them one after the other. The story pulls you in and keeps you wanting to know more. Really, really enjoyable and entertaining. Bring on book 4

[Drew Bozard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this series. When Dan Fisher finally emerges from the Time Bubble in 2063, he has no idea what all has gone on, and there is no record of him being alive anymore. He must figure out who, where, and when he is.

Meanwhile, life goes on for the Time Bubble team as Josh and Alice seek to learn more about time travel and what may or may not happen when you go back and try to change the past. They also learn how to create and use additional time bubbles. Another great installment of this series!

[Amanda Mcclellan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first two books (Time Bubble & Global Cooling) in the series were good but nothing worth my time to review. This book, the third in the series, picked up the pace and created a more authentic feel to the concept of time travel and the human experience both within society and science fiction. I would not call this series sciFi, I would say short fun fiction.

I enjoyed the redemptive transformation of Dan and the exploration of changing history and personal results. Maybe even Karma.....

[Leighann McArthur · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this mini series... really didnt expect much from it, but the story is great with different points of view. I read them all and sad that the story has come to an end. Absolutely brilliant, if you like time travel with a twist this ones for you. Love how the author has pieced it all together, you had me hooked from the start.

Only down side I noticed was there is a couple of errors with in the text. But doesn't affect the story at all, 5 stars from me

[C I KESZEI · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story telling with everything you could possibly ask for in a time travelling book

If you are wondering whether or not to give this series a go, just do it, you will not be disappointed.
Mr Ayres hits it out of the park in this instalment.
The seamless way he ties up loose ends, not until the end though, to keep the suspense going, is truly a gift.
Straight onto book four now.

[Daniel Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

While there were a couple of areas I got a little annoyed with the writer for not having the protagonist be able to see the obvious answer to a problem the story was overall very good and had a great ending that I did not see coming at all! Every book so far in this series has ended in a way that made me want to pick up the next book right away. So I am forcing myself to read something else next but then on to book 4.

[PIETER · Rating 4 out of 5]

This isn't a stand alone book. It's truly an extension of book number two, 'Global Cooling'. All the same characters are there and they continue what they were doing. So if you liked book 2 you'll enjoy this one. The biggest difference is that we follow the bad guy, Dave Fisher, and he continues his evil ways, for a time. The book has surprises.

[Sean Randall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable as I'd come to expect, even if redemptive stories aren't always quite my thing, this was neat and tidy. I'd question some of the time travel logic, but then almost all time travel stories leave you with some sort of paradox somewhere along the line.s

[M Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh yes

This series just keeps getting better and better. Our heroes having saved the day then go and mess up the past causing, no doubt, innumerable complications. Really looking forward to the fourth book.

[S D Lawrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two things. First. The Euro in the UK. No chance. Second. London to Manchester on HS2. I have my doubts it'll ever reach Birmingham. Considering when the books were written, both seemed possible. Other than that, an excellent story.

[Mrs Susan Bickerton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining

An interesting read, this is a continuing story, one that you need to read from book one. Cleverly thought out, and with some fantastic visions of what could be in the future. On to the next one

[francesca green · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a marvellous book that you won’t want to finish. Even if you are not into going backwards and forwards in time you’ll enjoy a good read from a good author!

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

loving this collection of stories. I like how all the characters pop up in the different books. Feels like I've really got to know them.

[Michelle Jenkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story. A must read if you like time travel books! I love the whole series and how the characters all come together.

[Barry Higgins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not the ending i expected! But a cracking read.

[mark fowler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each book wow

Each book just keeps getting better and better ,an really enjoyed each and every book so far in the series

[Andy Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Third times a charm

Another great read. Read it in two sittings. Un-put-downable

Can't wait to read the next one, and the one after that

[Michael Janapin · Rating 5 out of 5]

It goes without saying that you sow what you reap.
Well, this book is all about that. Both good and evil will come back at you when you least expect it.

[Peter Tennant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, loving the time bubble series

[Jo Morrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Third in a series about time travel - but more about the people than the events. It’s an easy read, perfect holiday reading!

[Xeoin · Rating 5 out of 5]

really picking up now

The series is really picking up pace now. Some nice twists, some interesting world building for views of the future. Jumping straight into book four now.

[David Salisbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

The beginning of this installment felt like chewing through a tough piece of steak, but it picked up and really delivered. I'm on to #4!

[Christiane Clegg · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

[Steve Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man Out of Time 3

Enjoyed the book. The dnding was a bit abrupt, but I suppose that is what one should expect with time travel novels.

[Debbie Lawrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another intriguing story in the saga. There are plenty on twists and turns and the eternal question of what consequences will there be if you change something from the past?

[Mrs R J Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read

An unexpected sequel to the previous books, and an addictive page turner. Will be downloading the next in the series now!