Part political intrigue, part science fiction... The Time Door by Shannon McDermott (Review & #Giveaway) #newbooks #bookx #christfic #sciencefiction #scifi #thetimedoor @celebrate_lit @enclavebooks


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The Time Door
(The Eternities #1)
By Shannon McDermott
Christian Science Fiction
Audiobook, Hardcover & eBook, 352 Pages
October 8, 2024 by Enclave Publishing

Summary

A reckless last mission on Mars, a crusade for justice on Earth …

Reuben Jackson is the only one who still cares about Mars. In the shambles of the Great Collapse, Earth has abandoned the Mars explorers to their fate. But Reuben will make a stand for the Mars team—even against the powerfully united politicians and scientists.

In too deep, he discovers hidden conspiracies and unexpected allies.

As the conflict mounts on Earth, time runs down on Mars. Left to face Mars alone, Commander Donegan Moynihan and his team have no hope of surviving after their supplies are gone. Willing to accept a quicker death than starvation, the explorers strike out on a dangerous mission. They venture deep inside the ancient volcano of Arsia Mons, into perils and secrets long buried. What they discover would move mountains on Earth—but will it be enough to save themselves?

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My Review

THE TIME DOOR is part political intrigue and part science fiction as it takes place far in the future and has a few surprises for those left on Mars. Complex characters and an interesting plot with one storyline occurring on Earth and the other on Mars, makes for an engaging and unique read for science fiction fans.

I liked the characters and overall plot of this story. Each of the characters had their own complex personalities. They also each had their own motives, some better than others. As the story progressed, the characters came more and more into their own. There was also a bit of romance and some elements of faith, but they're not a main aspect of the story. I felt like the story was evenly split between what's happening on Earth and then what's happening on Mars. The storyline on Earth was very political while the one on Mars was more about discovery and survival. Both were apocalyptic. Both also had some climatic moments that resolved enough for the end of this first book while leaving the story open for book two.

I did feel like the story dragged a lot. Places where the plotting moved very slowly. There were also places where what happened was very abstract or disconnected. Some parts didn't engage me or hold my interest. However, the uniqueness of the story kept me turning the pages as was the need to find out how everything would end.

In the end, was it what I wished for? This is a unique apocalyptic science fiction with complex, fully fleshed characters and an interesting plot. Recommended to fans of science fiction.

Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy through Celebrate Lit, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author


Shannon McDermott is an author of science fiction and has been occupied for years with constructing scenarios of the colonization of Mars. Always a fan of the genre, she reviews Christian speculative fiction with Lorehaven. Her interests include history, classic literature, and lattes. She lives in the great Midwest, where she does her best to avoid icy weather, sweltering heat, and tornadoes, according to the season.

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Tour Schedule


Blossoms and Blessings, October 18 (Author Interview)

Wishful Endings, October 18


The Lofty Pages, October 20

Artistic Nobody, October 21 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, October 22

Guild Master, October 23 (Spotlight)



A Reader’s Brain, October 26 (Author Interview)

Fiction Book Lover, October 27 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, October 27

Simple Harvest Reads, October 28 (Author Interview)


Lily’s Corner, October 30

Tour-Wide Giveaway


To celebrate her tour, Shannon is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon card and a copy of the book!!

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