Steve Sherman, Time-Traveler! [Paperback]

Ray Caldwell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 19, 2007

This narrative chronicles the adventures of a contemporary young man who gets sent back two-thousand years in time to fight alongside the woman who he believes to be the greatest in the annals of history:"Boadicea, Queen of the Ancient Britons!"At first, the Queen believes he's a God. When she finally realizes that he is a mere mortal who possesses special powers she accepts his offer of help and a tender relationship blossoms between them.The story is rife with action as together, they fight the hated Roman Invader.Intrigue also abounds as treachery and treason fester within their own ranks.This story is of course, fiction played out against a backdrop of historical facts. Facts that are not only interesting and poignant but educational as well.What a woman she must have been! To lose everything, including her husband then to rally her people and rise up against a tyrannical and omnipotent war-machine the likes of which the world had never seen!Small wonder the British raised a statue to her!

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About the Author

R. T. Caldwell was born in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. At an early age he moved with his parents to Toronto, Canada. At the age of eighteen, still an American Citizen, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served 4 years.Upon discharge, he returned to Canada and embarked on a career that saw him run many businesses and eventually, his own.He has always had a passion for writing and did so whenever he found time.He has had poems and short stories published and this is his second novel.Caldwell plays guitar and piano and does pencil and pastel portraits.He has traveled extensively in North America and half the countries in the Far-East but the trip he recalls with most fondness is when he hitchhiked solo across North America and back.He has been on a weight-training regimen for twelve years. He was captain of his high school football team and was named the 'Best Defenseman' in his hockey league.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (October 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434339319
• ISBN-13: 978-1434339317
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,692,526 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars First Novel--not bad, November 15, 2007

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Russell Traughber (Irvine, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Steve Sherman, Time-Traveler! (Paperback)

I've read both of R. T. Caldwell's books and have found them entertaining. Steve Sherman, Time Traveler is his first novel. He tells an interesting tale of adventure, love, conquest, and self discovery, for Steve Sherman, the protagonist. The story held my attention and the plot made sense; however his editor and writing coach should each get thirty lashes for allowing his work to appear more amateurish than it is. Fire your editor and get a new writing critique group.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read, December 4, 2007

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Gordon Pruitt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Steve Sherman, Time-Traveler! (Paperback)

Having only vague recollections of Boadicea from my high school days I had little interest in reading a book about her until my son, who's not an avid reader, finished the book and told me "I couldn't put it down. It felt like I was there!" So, I read the book.

The hero Steve, who sometimes came across as a muscle-bound, bumbling spoiled brat could, on occassion, become a courageous warrior, a humorous wit or a tender lover.

I don't know if Boadicea was as beautiful as she is portrayed in the book but I did come away with a sense of admiration and respect for the woman.

A Mary Poppins or June Cleaver type she was definitely not. But after all the Romans did to her and her family it is understandable why she acted in the murderous, vengeful way that she did.

It is evident that a godly amount of research went into this narrative. The description of the Roman and Celt habits, weaponry and beliefs is so detailed.

Boadicea's revolt is billed as one of the bloodiest in history. I had no idea of the slaughter or number of casualties involved, especially in the final battle.

So well-written it grabs you from the outset and holds your interest throughout. There were times when I really did feel like 'I was there'.