Psychology of Time Travel

"The Time Machine" is a novel that follows the journey of four female scientists who invent a time travel machine in 1967, and the consequences that arise when one of them suffers a breakdown. In 2017, Ruby receives a message from the future warning of her Granny Bee's violent death, and she sets out to investigate. In 2018, Odette finds a dead woman at work, and she becomes obsessed with uncovering her identity and the reason for her murder. The novel is a captivating blend of murder mystery, extrapolation of a world in which time travel has become a commercial reality, and psychological nuance.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 320 pages
\n Publication date: 07 March 2019
\n Publisher: Head of Zeus
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An astonishing debut, this novel is a breathtakingly tender and wryly understated masterpiece that defies genre conventions. The New York Times praised it as "breathtakingly tender and wryly understated," while the Guardian hailed it as "witty and inventive." Set in 1967, the story follows four female scientists who invent a time travel machine, only to have one of them suffer a breakdown that jeopardizes the entire project.

Fast forward to 2017, and Ruby, a young woman, discovers that her Granny Bee was the scientist who went mad and caused the project's failure. Despite this revelation, Ruby and her Granny Bee never talk about it, until they receive a message from the future warning of an elderly woman's violent death. Determined to prevent this tragedy, Ruby and her Granny Bee set out on a mission to uncover the truth behind the murder.

In 2018, Odette, a forensic scientist, finds a dead woman at work, shot in the head and locked inside a room. She can't get the woman out of her mind, and she becomes obsessed with finding out who she was and why everyone is determined to cover up her murder. As Odette delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead her to a world in which time travel has become a commercial reality.

Written with an acute sense of psychological nuance, this novel is a captivating and multi-layered exploration of the human condition. It is part murder mystery, part extrapolation of a world in which time travel has become a reality, and it is filled with intriguing characters and surprising twists. From the tender moments between Ruby and her Granny Bee to the thrilling moments of discovery and suspense, this novel will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Troubling and inspiring, comforting and horrifying, this novel is a must-read for anyone who loves science fiction, mystery, and psychological depth. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to transport readers to new and exciting worlds.

\n Weight: 258g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781788540124\n \n