Publisher's Synopsis
In a world where time is no longer an immutable river, "The Greed of Time" explores the heart-wrenching consequences of mankind's ultimate temptation: changing the past.
Alex Manning is stuck. A retail worker haunted by a single moment that derailed his life, he's trapped in a spiral of regret and what-ifs. When a mysterious elderly collector named Elias Whitmore offers him an impossible gift-a pocket watch that can transport consciousness to a pivotal moment in the past-Alex sees a chance to rewrite his entire life.
But time is not a simple mechanism to be manipulated, and every choice creates ripples that can become tsunamis.
What begins as a personal quest for redemption quickly spirals into a mind-bending journey through alternate realities. Alex's attempt to change a single night-the company party where he lost everything-brings him into conflict with Connor, a former friend who has his own agenda and his own watch. Their competing manipulations create a cascade of unintended consequences that stretch far beyond their personal lives, altering political landscapes, technological innovations, and the very fabric of reality itself.
As timelines collide and fracture, Alex and Connor are forced to confront the true cost of their obsession. Their journey becomes a profound meditation on choice, consequence, and the dangerous human impulse to control the uncontrollable. What begins as a personal story of regret transforms into an exploration of how individual moments shape not just personal destinies, but entire worlds.
The novel masterfully blends elements of science fiction, philosophical inquiry, and deeply human drama. It asks provocative questions: If you could change your past, would you? And at what cost? Is the ability to alter time a gift or a curse? What happens when our desire to fix our mistakes becomes itself the greatest mistake?
Fans of thought-provoking speculative fiction will be captivated by this innovative tale that combines the mind-bending temporal mechanics of "Dark" with the emotional depth of "Arrival." It's a story that lingers long after the final page, challenging readers to consider the moments that define us and the delicate interconnectedness of human experience.
"The Greed of Time" is more than a time travel narrative-it's a profound exploration of grief, ambition, friendship, and the ultimate human struggle to accept what cannot be changed. Alex and Connor's journey becomes a powerful metaphor for how we all grapple with our past, our potential, and the mysterious ways our choices echo through time.
An unforgettable debut that announces a bold new voice in speculative fiction, "The Greed of Time" reminds us that the most important moments are not those we might change, but those we choose to understand.
