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The Pages of Time: A Time Travel Thriller Kindle Edition

4.3 out of 5 stars 764 ratings

Sixteen-year-old Sam Rayner never expected his family’s fresh start to end in tragedy. But after a shocking terrorist attack claims his father's life and leaves him in a coma, he awakens with terrifying seizures that randomly transport him to the past or future.

At first these seizures appear anything but useful. That is until Sam collapses at his father’s funeral and finds himself flung hours ahead, where he learns of another terrorist attack—one that hasn’t happened yet.

When Sam uses this knowledge to alter the course of fate, he draws the attention of the Tempus Project, a clandestine organization investigating time travel. The prospect of mastering his strange new powers is alluring, but tampering with time comes at a price. Soon Sam finds himself entangled in a treacherous web of shifting allegiances and potential betrayals that runs far deeper than he could ever imagine.

With the clock ticking and danger lurking at every turn, can he save his family from violent deaths that are already in the past, thwart the sinister forces that wish to use him for their own ends, and maybe also win the girl he loves, by rewriting the pages of time?

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"I found The Pages of Time a very chilling, amazing book.It's well-paced, unpredictable, and it keeps you on your toes."
Jess @ Princessica of Books(princessicaofbooks.wordpress.com)

About the Author

Damian Knight lives in London with his wife and their two daughters. He works in a library and, being surrounded by books, probably has the best day job ever. When not writing, reading, parenting or working, he often falls asleep fully clothed on the sofa. The Pages of Time Series includes The Pages of Time (Book 1), A Trick of the Light (Book 1.5) and Ripples of the Past (Book 2). A new book is currently underway. To find out more or get in touch, please visit www.damianknightauthor.co.uk or email info@damianknightauthor.co.uk

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0110BYG8E
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 4, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 303 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Pages of Time
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #577,767 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 764 ratings

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Damian Knight lives in London with his wife and their two daughters. He works in a library and, being surrounded by books, probably has the best day job ever. When not writing, reading, parenting or working, he often falls asleep fully clothed on the sofa.

The Pages of Time Series includes The Pages of Time (Book 1), A Trick of the Light (Book 1.5), Ripples of the Past (Book 2) and Shadows of the Future (Book 3).

To find out more or get in touch, please visit www.damianknightauthor.co.uk or email damianknightauthor@gmail.com

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Customers find the book well-written and exciting, describing it as a suspenseful time travel story with good characters. They appreciate the great premise, with one customer noting its logical science-based limits.

32 customers mention "Readability"30 positive2 negative

Customers find the book readable and well-written, with one customer comparing it to magic.

"Interesting concept. Good tale. Good read. A bit too wordy. Character and plot development Could be done more fully. Should be labeled young adult." Read more

"...Great new version of time travel and all its perils. Great read, good love story and the importance of family." Read more

"...But overall an enjoyable read that I would recommend. Short and entertaining." Read more

"This book was well written and edited. The story was enjoyable, though the characters were a bit shallow...." Read more

31 customers mention "Story quality"27 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the time travel story, describing it as the most suspenseful in the genre with an inventive plot and interesting twists.

"...Of course there are always consequences. This is a good story, but it does move a little slowly until you get closer to the end. Give it a try." Read more

"...She is also steeled to her mission, without one iota of hesitation...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed this fascinating young adult time travel novel." Read more

"Interesting concept. Good tale. Good read. A bit too wordy. Character and plot development Could be done more fully. Should be labeled young adult." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer noting that the main character appears vulnerable, while another mentions that the villain is easy to boo and hiss.

"...One landmark of a good thriller is a villain I could easily boo and hiss...." Read more

"...This story felt like that to me. I enjoyed the characters and at times wanted to go up to them and tell them what I thought about their behavior...." Read more

"...You have a close bond with the characters that only comes from excellent writing...." Read more

"...I think that the characters were written deep enough for the storyline. This is, after all, a science fiction/fantasy and not a heavy duty novel...." Read more

7 customers mention "Premise"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the premise of the book, with one noting its logical science-based approach.

"Interesting concept. Good tale. Good read. A bit too wordy. Character and plot development Could be done more fully. Should be labeled young adult." Read more

"...The concept was great, but I felt the main character should have been older then 16...." Read more

"...This one seems to have logical science based limits and it make the reading all the more enjoyable. Looking forward to the next three books." Read more

"Like the premise. Don’t know where it will go, bud would like to see. Looking forward to seeing the next book." Read more

6 customers mention "Enjoyment"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book exciting and fun to read.

"...The whole idea was great fun and describing it like the pages in a book was spot on making it almost realistic. Sam was someone I liked...." Read more

"This book is correctly called a thriller, as it is filled with excitement...." Read more

"I'm still not entirely sure how I feel about this one. It's a very interesting idea but so many of the characters are so not the kind of folks I..." Read more

"...But overall an enjoyable read that I would recommend. Short and entertaining." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2016
    Most time travel books seem to be leisurely, allowing the protagonists to explore part of their old lives, or sample the forbidden future, or tour a life totally in a different era other than their own. Not this one! It reads like a spy thriller, particularly near the end. In what amounted to be a good sign of the book's appeal, I found myself wanting to push forward and read some more, so I can discover what happened.

    The super ability of Sam's was fascinating and I imagined what I would do if I had his ability. He was like his own time machine! The author was also wise to put some limits on this super ability, so that he had to scheme or rely upon others to pick up this ability. This shows the main character's resourcefulness.

    The only drawbacks I could think of (but those did not distract from my enjoyment of the book overall) were; a) some jarring moments where I would have to re-read and figure out what had happened (I do realize time travel novels can get quite complex easily; this is a fun read however) and b) the violence imposed on loved ones at the very end seemed a bit out of proportion to the level I grew accustomed to throughout the book (but without giving away the ending I can state that the author managed to pull it off such that I forgave him easily).

    One landmark of a good thriller is a villain I could easily boo and hiss. That was fulfilled in spades by the antagonist, Dr. Lara MacHayden, who had so many self-imposed positive attributes that I could fear her (and not snicker at her like other cartoon villains in other stories). She is also steeled to her mission, without one iota of hesitation.

    There are many moments when the book is like magic, the plot just soaring to new heights. Highly recommended.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2017
    I tend to automatically download any book that is about time travel and is free so I am used to the quality being hit or miss. After reading the first 10% or so I was afraid that this would be another miss but since I love time travel anything so much I decided to stick it out and I am glad that I did.

    The story does not get to the point, there is a lot of intro and development and some jumping around that you have to get through before it gets good. Once we hit the climax, all of the initial boring stuff is worth it. I was amazed at how quickly the author wrapped everything up given how long it took to lay everything out, I was truly expecting a big cliffhanger when I saw how close to the end I was and how much was still to be seen but I am glad that I wasn't left hanging.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
    This is the first book in The Pages of Time series by Damian Knight. Sixteen-year old Sam Rayner wakes up in the hospital from a coma after he was involved in a plane accident where both his parents perish. While Sam attends his father's funeral he has another seizure which transports him into the future and he sees another terrorist attack. In 1969 in California, Michael Humboldt was treated by medical doctors after a grenade attack. Michael wakes up after an operation and can see the future after being treated with a new drug that controls him predicting the future. When Michael disappears during the first moon walk, Sam has another premonition which draws the attention of the Tempus Project, a clandestine organization investigating time travel. Dr. Lara McHaydon the head of the Tempus Project sees a connection between Michael and Sam's premonitions and wants to harness their powers before they both can use their gifts Every time Sam is transported in time the timeline changes. Sam must try to prevent these premonitions from occurring before it is too late. I really enjoyed this fascinating young adult time travel novel.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2017
    Interesting concept. Good tale. Good read. A bit too wordy. Character and plot development Could be done more fully. Should be labeled young adult.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2018
    Here's another book that kept me awake into the night. I am a big fan of the time travel concept and wishfully read any story that has that kind of action. Lately, I have become enthralled with the Thriller genre. This story felt like that to me. I enjoyed the characters and at times wanted to go up to them and tell them what I thought about their behavior. I guess I really got into the story and became a part of the progression as it unfolded. I think this is the highest praise I can give a writer to tell them I felt as if I was a part of the events. You might assume that talking to a book's characters saying things like, "Now why did you do that? Can't you see what's going to happen to you if you do that?" No, I am not crazy or even eccentric. What I am is a writer myself and I really appreciate an author who is able to evoke such a reaction from me. I tend to attempt to analyze the process and admire it as both a reader and a writer. I sincerely recommend this novel The Pages of Time. I am sure most readers would enjoy it.

    I plan to read the next book in this series and already have it standing by to begin as soon as I finish my comments here.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019
    A tragic accident deprives Sam of most of his family. Because of the accident Sam suffers a brain injury which causes seizures which is the first step off the cliff.. that is Time. Day,night,summer, winter,months,centuries all account for the passage of time, but if we could alter the timeline for a different overall outcome, what would the consequences of that alteration become? That is exploited very nicely in the confines of this book. We all have wished at one time or another to go back in time and.......? Actually it's a good thing we cannot. My only real annoyance while reading is the ping-long chapters that bounce between today, yesterday,several years ago and the future. It did not allow for a smooth flowing narrative. I understood the reasoning behind the backstory, but I just wished for it to be less head scratching. The idea is not new but it is worked here from a different angle that works splendidly. You have a close bond with the characters that only comes from excellent writing. It's not your everyday time traveling story but in many instances....it's better.
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  • Believer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Mesmerizing Time Travel Thriller!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2015
    "The Pages of Time" blends the past and present into a gripping science fiction thriller that begins when Sam Raynor wakes up in a hospital after the crash of British Airways 0368. Only one of two passengers alive after a terrorist attack that killed his father and left his mother in a coma, Sam has a brain operation that leaves him smelling burnt caramel before being swept back in time.

    In California in 1969 two young medical doctors have been treating Michael Humboldt, the survivor of a grenade attack. After an operation that left him predicting the future they begin treating him with an new drug that reduces his aggression and enables him to control this mysterious power. On the day that "man takes the first walk on the moon" Michael disappears.

    In a twist of fate the head of a covert military project discovers a connection between Michael and Sam. Wanting to harness his power before he can disappear Dr. Lara McHayden threatens Sam's friends and family to secure his co-operation; only to have him turn back the pages of time in a struggle to save everyone he loves.

    In a mesmerizing plot Damian Knight slowly builds tension and suspense that begins with a glimpse not only of Sam's life before the plane crash, but a soldier hospitalized after a grenade attack during the Vietnam war. The action heats up when Sam predicts the bombing of an office building that houses the head of the Tempus Project, unleashing events that endanger everyone he loves. The story is well-written and the dialogue natural , although the timing is slow as the first quarter of the book deals with family interactions, and school relationships after Sam and his parent's move to New York. With twists that leave the reader breathless, the plot progresses towards an explosive confrontation and a cliff-hanger at the end that begs for a sequel.

    The characters are well-developed, complex and memorable especially Sam Raynor a shy student who finds it difficult to fit in at school and is looking for a "clean slate" at Montclair High School in New York only to be victimized by bullies. After the death of his father and the discovery of a new ability he becomes confident, brave, and compassionate towards friends and family. In America he meets Eva Bernstein a teen who works at being popular and has a possessive, domineering boyfriend. Only after the breakup of her parents and her visit to London does Eva reunite with Sam and begin to explore her feelings for him.

    Included among the other personalities that add excitement, energy and depth to the story are Chrissie Raynor a moody, self-centered young woman who matures after the tragedy becoming responsible and caring; Lewis Fisher an encouraging and loyal friend to Sam; Dr. Lara McHayden the intimidating and ruthless head of the Tempus Project; and Agent George Steel a cold, calculating, perfectionist.

    I thoroughly enjoyed "The Pages of Time", a captivating thriller with an innovative and imaginative approach to time travel. I look forward to finding out where Damian Knight will take Sam Raynor and his friends next in the adventure.
  • William Wain
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great debut from a new writer
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2015
    Great debut from a new writer! The first in what I hope will be a series of novels about time travelling Londoner Sam Rayner. What sets it apart from many other books in this genre is the broad historical sweep of the action, among other things. A thoughtful and gripping page-turner of a thriller with a coming-of-age motif and a nicely weighted romance in it too, good guys and bad guys, and some great teasers for the sequel(s)... I've a strong feeling we're going to be hearing more from Damian Knight.
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  • JOHN
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2020
    I really enjoyed this story, my only reason for not giving it 5 starts is I didn't like the way the story kept jumping from the past to the present and from character to character. But I suppose some of that was necessary.
  • Peter Sao-Levene
    4.0 out of 5 stars Well paced and entertaining read.
    Reviewed in Australia on October 8, 2019
    Lots to like about this story. It's well paced containing drama and suspense, love and action, disappointment, fear, hope and joy.
    Aimed at readers of all ages, there's a very little bit of gore for the not so sqirmish. An enjoyable read that satisfies and the end while still asking questions like "I wonder what happend to Michael", or "Did Sam get back with his girl?" So yes, I'm looking forward to subsequent volumes. And thanks Damien for not including profanities, which with some authors really spoils their work. Very enjoyable!
  • Joey Y
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2021
    The book was a bit slow to start and the characters were a bit numerous At the beginning so to cause a bit of confusion but it all came together at the end. Good tension, good characters,and the writing was well done.

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