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22:22:22: Frequency Shift (Toby Steele series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Adam Eccles (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,636 ratings
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“Take any simple man and rapidly make him exceptional. Strong, intelligent, quick and effective. Remove all his fears and cowardice, replace them with bravery and confidence. In short, create a superman from any stock. We believe the brain is capable of this transition by means of applied technology.”


The tantalising brief of a secret government project from the Cold War era. But, it can’t be real, can it?


Toby Steele is a typical night shift tech support guy, working alone, mostly in peace, until something strange happens on the night of the 22nd of February, 2022.


At 22:22:22 — One moment that changes his life, forever.


How will he deal with the new skills he’s acquired, and what do they mean for his future? What secrets has a one-hundred-year-old lady in a care home kept from the world for more than half a century?


What do Enigma and Bletchley Park have to do with anything? And can Toby unravel the secret cyphers and mysteries to find a missing girl?

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    Toby Steele series
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  4. Publication date
    January 27, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTB2F4WP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little Bit Strange Press (January 27, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 27, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 388 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Adam Eccles is a cynical tech-nerd hermit, living in the west of Ireland for the last twenty five years.

With a long career in technology, and being an avid time-travel fan as well as having a life long love of comedy, you can find elements of all these things in his novels.

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Customers find the plot well-thought-out and entertaining. They appreciate the meaningful and relatable characters. The book is described as an enjoyable, engaging read that keeps them interested. Readers praise the writing quality as crisp and well-written. Many consider it a great start to a series or mini-series. Opinions differ on the pace - some find it brisk and can't put it down, while others say it starts slowly but picks up quickly.

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"It starts off a bit slow with the back story. The premise is great. The story picks up quite a bit as the reader understands what is going on...." Read more

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars good concept and mostly well written
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    The science-y explanation was an interesting premise and the characters were interesting, so it held up well throughout the book. The weak part was that he was such a bumbling and lazy detective character, always wanting to call it quits before resolving issues and doing stupid vigilante stuff. The brain enhancements were supposed to eliminate those characteristics but failed…..
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  • Dave
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, but not his best
    Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2024
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    I have to agree with several other reviewers: the story was set up very well, but the last part of the story seemed rushed to a quick ending. Would actually give this one 3.5 stars. It would be great if the story of Toby continued on into other adventures, with better development of the entire story.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    Lovely story with a fresh plot line. Started a little slow but picks up quickly and becomes a can't put it down book very quickly.
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  • Robert
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic Read
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2024
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    Loved it. Brisk mover and great caper. Very well done, thought out story with interesting plot and characters. Really happy I stumbled upon it. Look forward to more by this author!
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  • Theodore M. Rickles
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Engaging Read- On ALL LEVELS- FIVE STARS!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2024
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    “22:22:22: Frequency Shift” is a constant “page turner!, Adam Eccles is a consummate writer who really knows owns how to write powerful, meaningful characters, great plot and a sense of adventure. I fell in love with his writing and would welcome further books in a “Toby Steele” series. There’s nothing pat or predictable in this book and it all feels like it really could happen- that maybe the ideas of a frequency shift implants in a person’s brain could technologically come about. The very best science fiction blends crisp writing, realistic characters who are relatable, and a sensible plot. Adam Eccles gives us that and so much more. Thank you so much, Adam! One Great Read!!!!
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  • Matt Baker
    4.0 out of 5 stars fun story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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    Too much foul language. Where is the follow up story? Hope there is another but without the f bombs which take away from good writing
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  • Larry Bee
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
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    It starts off a bit slow with the back story. The premise is great. The story picks up quite a bit as the reader understands what is going on. Very clever and an enjoyable read with great characters. Looking forward to reading book 2.
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  • JLR
    3.0 out of 5 stars Fizzles out.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
    I won't bore with details. It started out fun and interesting but it felt like the author forced/rushed an ending just to finish the book. It honestly left me very disappointed. I wish the author could just recall this book and edit it with a fitting second half of the book. The first half was well done.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good old fashioned Knight in Shining Armor Sci-fi novel....
    Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2023
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    I enjoyed reading this story, it reminds me of Heinlein, though not quite as long winded.

    A nice diversion from 38C temperatures here in India.

    I like the concepts presented here, particularly that of latent abilities coming to the forefront.....this can be seen occurring naturally in a number of the younger generation, aged teens to 30's.

    Maybe we don't need that much technology to achieve those latent abilities in the young, just enough time for them to develop.

    If you question that some of these abilities are now present, find yourself a real healer , or come to India.
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  • Ronald
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating read
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 4, 2023
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    What a fascinating story Adam tells here. Mystery, spy stuff and interesting characters. It ends totally different than you would expect in the beginning. I definitely recommend this book!
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  • Joe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in India on October 15, 2023
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    Wonderful story line. Could have been extended a little as the end seems hurried. Anyways all the ends were tied well. Look forward to other works by this author
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  • Claude Chalem
    5.0 out of 5 stars 222222
    Reviewed in France on June 21, 2023
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    This is an intriguing novel. It’s an interesting way to go back on the superhero myth, and also on the eternal fight between good and evil. Adam Escles has managed with irony to revisit both. It’s an enjoyable read
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  • FireDancer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just. So. Good.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 10, 2023
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    If ever there was a book I wish I’d written, it’s this one.
    I’m incredibly jealous of all you people out there who haven’t read it yet because you get to experience the whole thing from the start with no prior knowledge. And meet Toby - the thinking woman's hero.
    *Sighs*
    Phenomenal storytelling at its best, this unique, hugely satisfying story has everything: characters you can identify with, situations you’ve either experienced or desperately want to, and the potential for a whole series with more thrilling adventures. We even get to travel to Ireland which comes alive with the witty observations of a person who knows and loves it well.
    Please tell me book 2 is coming out later this year.
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