Tempus Fugit (Paperback)

~ Curt Yengst (Author)

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Product Description

Just before William Sheppard is admitted to a psychiatric hospital, he presents his nephew Billy Maxwell with an old pocket watch. Billy discovers that the watch possesses incredible powers. It allows whoever carries it to travel through time! Could the watch be the reason for Uncle Will's erratic behavior? What about Uncle Will's case worker, the enigmatic Dr. Janus? Does his interest in Uncle Will involve more than mere psychiatry? Join Billy on a roller-coaster ride through the obscure corners of history as he comes face to face with heroes and villains, the famous and the infamous. Find out if Billy and Uncle Will can protect the present by saving the past.

Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Mundania Press, LLC (June 4, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594262225
• ISBN-13: 978-1594262227
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,469,681 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Move Over Harry Potter!, November 28, 2007

By	Denise A. Cassino "Senior Editor, Long Story ... (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tempus Fugit
In this charming novel, Yengst effectively combines adolescence, time travel and intrigue. Billy Maxwell is upset when his elderly uncle is institutionalized, but values the old pocket watch he gave him on his departure. Soon, Billy realizes that when the sun hits the watch just right a black hole opens and the holder of the watch and his companions can travel through time. Guided by his Uncle Will and accompanied by his best friend, the three meet some important and influential historical characters while trying to save the world from dire consequences. This is a wonderful book for kids of all ages, melding adventure with youth, history with tragedy and leaving the door open for a sequel. If you like the Harry Potter novels, you'll love this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Short yet interesting story puts a spin on history, January 16, 2007

By	Julie (NJ United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE)

Ever wondered what it'd be like to meet Anastasia or Ben Franklin? Billy gets the chance to do both while traveling through time with his Uncle Will's watch. They've got to stop Dr. Janus from throwing all sorts of history way off.

The book's more YA appropriate, but it's enjoyable for any age.