Timepiece: An Hourglass Novel [Hardcover]

Myra McEntire (Author)

Book Description

Release date: June 12, 2012 | Series: Hourglass

A threat from the past could destroy the future.

Kaleb Ballard was never supposed to be able to see ripples--cracks in time. Are his powers expanding, or is something very wrong? Before he can find out, Jonathan Landers, the man who tried to murder his father, reappears. Why is he back, and what, or whom, does he want?

In the wake of Landers's return, the Hourglass organization is given an ultimatum by a mysterious man. Either they find Landers and the research he has stolen on people who might carry the time gene, or time will be altered--with devastating results for the people Kaleb loves most. Now Kaleb, Emerson, Michael, and the other Hourglass recruits have no choice but to use their extraordinary powers to find Landers. But where do they even start? And when? Even if they succeed, just finding him may not be enough ...

The follow-up to Hourglass, Timepiece blends the paranormal, science fiction, mystery, and suspense genres into a nonstop thrill ride where every second counts.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Myra McEntire knows the words to every R&B hit of the last decade, but since she lives in Nashville, the country music capital of America, her lyrical talents go sadly unappreciated. She's chosen, instead, to channel her "mad word skills" into creating stories. She's an avid Doctor Who fan and will argue passionately about which incarnation is the best. 

You can visit her online at myramcentire.com. 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: EgmontUSA (June 12, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1606841459
• ISBN-13: 978-1606841457
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1.2 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Myra McEntire lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two sons. You can visit her online at www.MyraMcEntire.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Sequel EVER! June 12, 2012

By ClaireJ

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Excuse me while I go all fangirl for TIMEPIECE and Myra McEntire. *flails* *cheers* *does a high kick* *end scene*

Second books always make me nervous. I'm always initially very excited to read them but if they don't hook me, I won't read the third. And I'm going to be honest, many second books make me lose interest and I often won't finish out a series. Well, last year when I finished HOURGLASS I couldn't wait until TIMEPIECE was released. I was so jealous of everyone who managed to score an ARC. When I got my chance to read, I devoured TIMEPIECE. I simply could not get enough. And I won't be quitting this series anytime soon.

TIMEPIECE is told from Kaleb's *swoon* POV. I absolutely dug this. I think McEntire nailed his voice. Not only that but we got to see Kaleb's different sides. His tough guy side and the vulnerable side that we didn't see in HOURGLASS. And I must say that vulnerable side made me swoon and tear up at all at the same time.

Besides hearing more from Kaleb, I was hoping Myra would give us more about Em's best friend, Lily. Once again, she delivered. Lily is an amazing character and I want her to be my best friend. She's beyond loyal and she's one tough cookie.

I don't want to give away too much more...I really want you to read it. After you do, we can laugh, snort, and cry all together.

I cannot rave about this book enough...in a year of fantastic releases, this is sure to be tops on anyone's list. It will not disappoint at all. I can't wait to see what Myra has in store for us next.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A winning middle book in the trilogy. It advances the overarching story and tells its own at the same time. June 15, 2012

By Andrea @ The Busy Bibliophile

Format:Hardcover

Myra McEntire did it again. I loved Timepiece just as much as Hourglass. This time the story was told from Kaleb's point of view, and before I read the book, I was unhappy about that. I tend to like female POVs more, and I was already used to Emerson's voice. But Myra did a fabulous job of making Kaleb an interesting and believable voice.

In Timepiece, we already knew the main characters, so more time was spent on developing their personalities and time traveling abilities. Em's bestie Lily plays a bigger role, and I liked the addition. We learned a little more about everyone, but obviously Kaleb was the focus. I liked learning his backstory and what made him such a manwhore. I also liked watching as he grew up and matured. He was honest with everyone, and went out of his way to protect and take care of his "family." I liked how Kaleb said just what he was thinking and didn't beat around the bush.

The dialogue was similar to Hourglass, but different, because of the different protagonist. Not better or worse, just different. All of the same fancy gadgets and time traveling doodads as in the previous book made an appearance, including a few new things.

The action was non-stop and there was a lot more happening in this book than the first one: more rips, more people with power and more back and forth time jumping. Several times, especially near the end, I wondered how it would be possible to wrap everything up by the end of the novel.

Myra has a real gift for story telling and creating these worlds where everything just fits together so seamlessly. The writing is smooth and just grabs you right from the start and doesn't let go. The book just flies by, it's so easy to get lost in their world.

Another beautiful cover, another pointlessly floating girl.

Reviewed by The Busy Bibliophile.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better Than the EPIC Hourglass! June 13, 2012

By YA Litwit

Format:Hardcover

Oh, how I've waited for the release of this book! Its predecessor, Hourglass, was one of my favorite books of 2011 (read my review at [...]), and I had such high, HIGH hopes for Timepiece. Did it hold a candle? Did Myra McEntire deliver? Yes and YES! I loved this book even MORE than my much loved Hourglass! It was fan-freaking-tastic!!

I have to start this review by admitting that I never even read the synopsis... I didn't need to. I knew I wanted to find out how this fabulous story would progress... That said, I was a little thrown when Timepiece ended up being from Kaleb's perspective. NOT that I am complaining. When I read Hourglass, I knew Emerson and Kaleb weren't right for each other (I mean, come on, she and Michael blow up electronics because their connection is so fierce), but forgive me Jesus, this 35 year old woman was having some seriously naughty thoughts about the boy! The fact that this book puts you in Kaleb's head is bonus point one for Myra and Timepiece! Onward...

So, Kaleb...is he everything I thought he would be? Yes and no. He's better. I thought he would be a bit of a douche, and in the beginning, I thought I was right, but... Really getting inside his head, you begin to understand his tortured existence and you have to forgive him for the faults he showed in Hourglass, and then you want to help him to get better. His life has definitely not been easy, and while it improves on some levels in Timepiece, there are also some really heartbreaking moments as well. As for Emerson and Michael...they really play more of a supporting role in this book, which in part, made me sad, but this really isn't their story. Jack and Lily, on the other hand, get lots of face-time. Jack is so much worse than I could have imagined, and Lily surprised me in many ways. I think I might like her as much as I like Emerson. There are a few new characters, and of them, I found Poe most interesting. Hopefully, we'll see more of him in Infinityglass...

Story? Totally made of win! The pacing and plot development were spot on. I could not stop reading, and there were surprises around every corner. There are still lots of questions, but I say that in a positive way... I'm just itching to get my hands on the next book. I had a feeling that this series would be a favorite after I read Hourglass, and this book has solidified that statement! If you have not read Hourglass, you're lame! Go out and get it! While you're at it, get Timepiece because you'll NEED to know what comes next (then shoot me an email and thank me for that awesome bit of advice)! In a literary world where the same story seems to get told over and over, it is refreshing to come across something so original! Add to that the fact that it is told from a male POV (truly a rarity in the YA fiction world), and there are no faults in this book. Myra McEntire, you RULE!

My Rating: ' ' 5 stars'++

Grade Level Recommendation: There is definitely some hot and heavy in this book, but nothing graphic or inappropriate for the intended audience. It was more romantic than anything. I said Hourglass was appropriate for 4th grade+ because it was pretty squeaky clean. Timepiece is maybe a bit older. Kaleb is a drunken, tattooed/pierced rebel and he is known to be a bit of a ladies man. That said, I would put this one at 6th grade+ (ages 11 and up).