by Daniel Aegan

A Science Fiction, 2023 by Freedom Lane Publishing, 338 Pages

What I Didn’t Like:

Some of the dialogue is stilted and awkward. To be fair, these characters are newly in a relationship and awkward can make sense but it’s still worth noting.
The one television script chapter isn’t written like a script. That’s a small thing but I think it would’ve made it stronger if it was in script format.
Part of the ending felt mildly anticlimactic. I won’t say more because I loathe spoilers.

I love the concept of looking for evidence of an old show’s storylines. The show gave me Twilight Zone vibes and it could be so fun to go searching for Twilight Zone sites!
The tension builds in this one at a great pace. What seems almost like a lost cause in the beginning quickly becomes a sort of scavenger hunt; the stakes are raised at every piece found. I loved the vibe!
Riddles! I love a good riddle so finding a way to work one on was absolutely perfect for me. Like the door scene in Labyrinth, it quickly became a favorite and I read it twice!
Paul is a great character. He’s relatable and driven by the desire to solve the puzzle he’s managed to land in. He’d be a great character to read a series about.

Fans of science fiction that involves alternate timelines or multiverses will like the layers of this one.