Time Travel Rescue by Tom Kranz

Author Tom Kranz catapults readers through two wild futures in Time Travel Rescue: Escape from the 21st Century, a new science fiction novel that feels timely and unexpectedly relevant.

Rick Stein is flung 150 years into the past, landing in the year 2055, rather than 2212, and must find a way to change the world so he can save the future. The future Rick comes from is bleak, with Earth’s inhabitants being crowded into the few livable areas that remain as the planet collapses around them. The mid-21^st century, by contrast, is an entrancing place of temptation and pleasure, showing only the early signs of the devastation that lies ahead.

Within this unique context, readers are treated to two prophetic visions – one that we may see in our lifetime, and another that feels torn from a dystopian nightmare. Echoing classic literature like A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, this novel is both a whimsical adventure and a dire warning about where we could be headed.

Kranz clearly researched future science and theories surrounding our climatic/social fate as a planet, giving the writing a tone of authority and credibility that is often lacking in the sci-fi genre. The plot is complex but well-structured, boasting the suspense of a thriller, but also the emotional flexibility of a romance, and the visceral weight of an apocalyptic piece of fiction. The character development is also a strong focal point, particularly for Jill and Rick, whose scenes are subtly nuanced with humor, flirtation, and vulnerability.

A deeply thought-provoking work of science fiction, Time Travel Rescue is a gripping hit.