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The Taexali Game: A Hazardous Time Travel Adventure set in Roman Scotland Kindle Edition
“The Taexali Game takes the idea of Time Travel and sets it in a computer game thereby making the concept wholly believable. I thoroughly bought into the idea”.
Ancient Caledonia in AD 210 is awesome! Life is expendable. Survival is not guaranteed.
When the Rubidium Time-Leap flips Aran and his two best friends back to AD 210, the reality is incredible. Their task list includes solving a local mystery but, when Roman Emperor Severus and his legions heap death and destruction on the local tribes, it’s horrifying.
Giving help to Celts and Romans alike becomes a lethal assignment—some local chiefs are as foul as Severus and his beastly son Caracalla. Dicing with death becomes the norm for the time travellers.
Will Aran complete the mission and return home unharmed?
“If you’re looking for a novel with a difference, that combines time travel with 'computer generated' game play and 'real life' action, that educates as it entertains… you may well have found it.”
The Taexali Game will appeal to readers from early teens onwards who are interested in adventure fiction set in Roman Britain.
- Reading age12 - 17 years
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 30, 2019
Editorial Reviews
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"The plot was clever, weaving together the historical conflict, and the attempts of the main characters to resolve the tasks they were sent into the game to deal with."
"...this was one of the most original approaches to time travel, by using developing technology we can all relate to."
"As usual, Nancy Jardine's characterisation is fantastic and the action never stops. You are gripped and have to read the next chapter."
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Product details
- ASIN : B07Y55P7TC
- Publisher : Nancy Jardine; 2nd edition (September 30, 2019)
- Publication date : September 30, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 2.9 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 250 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,295,653 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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About the authors
Writer, compulsive researcher, public speaker, history obsessive, avid reader. Binge-watcher of Historical T.V. Series.
Memberships: Historical Novel Society, Romantic Novelists' Association, Scottish Association of Writers, ALLI, Federation of Writers (Scotland)
UK Writing Awards placements: The People’s Book Prize; Scottish Association of Writers B. Hammond Prize; Discovering Diamonds Reviews; Chill With a Book Reviews; B.R.A.G Medallion;
Gives local author presentations on her novels/ Roman Scotland
Contacts: http://nancyjardineauthor.com ; http://nancyjardine.blogspot.com ; http://on.fb.me/1hLgWT7
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5139590.Nancy_Jardine ; @nansjar
TOPAZ EYES "This is a stunning read, which absorbed my attention from the beginning." Author Jane Bwye
#1 THE BELTANE CHOICE " is one of the most convincing evocations of Celtic Britain that I have ever come across, and the central romance stands out against that background with great passion and immediacy." Simon Stirling, The Review Group.
THE TAEXALI GAME "This combination of fantasy and history, linked by an interactive computer game, is sure to appeal to a wide audience....the writer skilfully creates a most believable world." Adjudicator for The Scottish Association of Writers 'Best Self Published Book' competition.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2017The Taexali Game was my weekend read and it was thoroughly enjoyed with everything I expect from a novel in this genre. The plot was cleverly constructed and most importantly with all plot threads resolved by the end of the book. It had an eclectic array of characters which were very easy to visualize and pacing was strong. No negative points from my perspective. Just a good story very well told and very much enjoyed.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019Don't know is the historic facts were correct but was a good read to pasttime with.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018Almost like I lived it! A little close for comfort but what a ride!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015A fun read. Great YA back too Rome
- Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2017This combination of fantasy and history, linked by an interactive computer game, is sure to appeal to a wide audience. The geographical location of the story is used well in this tale of the attempts of the Romans to subjugate the peoples of the North and though there is little historical evidence of events, the writer skilfully creates a most believable world.
The characters are well-drawn and the action is fast-paced as befits the idea of a computer game. As Aran, Fianna and Bruce attempt to complete the tasks set by Callum, we are swept back to a time far more dangerous than our own and are able to explore the risks of time travel from the comfort of an armchair.
This is the first in a series and the underlying premise of a particular kind of time travel promises well for future stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018We are proud to announce that THE TAEXALI GAME (Rubidium Time Travel Series Book 1) by Nancy Jardine is a B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree. This tells readers that this book is well worth their time and money!
Top reviews from other countries
- Karen E. ProctorReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly absorbing.
I’ve always been drawn to novels with a time travel element but find few novels deliver on their promise. The Taexali Game takes the idea of Time Travel and sets it in a computer game thereby making the concept wholly believable. I thoroughly bought into the idea. This is a fast paced, well written and thoroughly absorbing novel.
- jlbwyeReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2015
4.0 out of 5 stars Enough to Satisfy the Desires of any Techno Addict
An entertaining romp, with a combination of time travelling, gaming and "real life" action. Enough to satisfy the desires of any techno addict. I'm no gamer and was out of my depth at first, but soon became drawn into this fast-paced quest with a strong sense of history, and can only admire the skill of grandmother Nancy Jardine in using a meld of fiction, research and fantasy to educate the young of today in the world of ancient Roman Britain.
- Joanna E JohnsonReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 26, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Definately recommended
I found the Taexali Game to be a very enjoyable read. I have picked up a few novels over the years with different slants on time travel, but thought this was one of the most original approaches to it, by using developing technology we can all relate to. The other thing I loved about the book was the setting. Loving all things Scotland, I enjoyed being whisked back in time, and found myself easily imagining the events there as they were so well described. I also thought the characters were very good.
- Kenny PeacockReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended Celtic/Roman historical novel
Being a fan of Simon Scarrow & Bernard Cornwell's historical novels, I loved Nancy Jardine's Celtic Fervour series. When I started this novel I will admit that it was a slight struggle for the first couple of chapters as the writer very cleverly introduced the concept of the ultimate role playing interactive simulation game. However, once the teenagers were transported back in time to the Roman attempt to take control of the North East of Scotland, then I was immediately hooked. As usual, Nancy's characterisation is fantastic and the action never stops. You are gripped and have read the next chapter.
Although this is sort of aimed at teenagers I would recommend this for all lovers of historical novels - just persevere with it if you are an old fart like me and some of this first chapter(s) goes over your head!