A captivating time travel novel, a mixture of science and fantasy… This is Typhoon Time written by Ron Friedman. A talented writer or a scientist? The knowledge Ron Friedman has about back holes, gravity, quantum mechanics let me think he is more than a fantasy writer.
His book was published on 4 March 2018 by Word Fire Press and very fast became number 1 bestseller on Amazon. Does this tell you something?
Few words about the book
I will not reveal you the whole plot but I have to say that is a wonderful time travel adventure, of a group of people who just want to change the world. Changing a few important facts from the past will change also the course of history?
So, we have a billionaire who founded this operation. He is terminally ill and finding out that was discovered a wormhole which can bring back to 1938 he decides to make something important, to change history. Eric Sobol takes with him in this mission a group of the best scientists on a Russian Typhoon nuclear submarine, modernized and equipped with the latest and the best technology.His crew has 170 people, and Typhoon was equipped with200 nuclear warheads and 20 ballistic missiles.
But he needs help from somebody who really knows the history of that time, the history of one of the most important events who had a huge impact on the whole world d:WW2. So, Sobol invites a well-known history professor specialized on pre-WW 2, Martin Richter.
Martin Richter was a man who likes peace and was totally against nuclear weapons. History was the passion of his life and he knew every detail of that dark period so this is why Sobol needed him. How he gets finally involved in this mission… I will let you discover this.
So the Typhoon submarine jumps in time and gets in 1938, a few years before the war. Things don’t go as planned, and the mission is sabotaged and there is a trader between them. One nuclear warhead is stolen and delivered to the Germans. Hitler makes plans how to use his new toy, to make Europe his, to fall to the Third Reich. History is in danger, The whole world is in danger. This is not what they wanted, Things can be worse than before.
But I think I will let you see by your self how the storyline develops. There is science, there is fiction, there is love, adventure..everything you look for can be found in Typhoon Time.
Will those brave people succeed their mission? Will Hitler finally make his dream come true? Did he win the WW2 thanks to the modern nuclear weapon?
I will not spoil it to you, let you discover by yourself.
A Few Words About The Author
Ron is a science fiction writer, originally from Israel and he is living now in Calgary, Alberta with his family, his wife and two children.
Friedman is also an editor and he is the most viewed writer on Planetary Science and Astronomy, Space X, with over 1 250 000 views.
As I told you he is not just a novel writer. Ron Friedman studied Introduction to Aerospace Engineering and Astronautics and Humans Spaceflight. I admire his knowledge and the way he uses it in literature. he combines perfect science with fantasy and an even romance in his story.
He has also military experience and he used this in his novel. Ron Friedman served in Israeli Air- Force.
Ron Friedman won a few Aurora Awards, in 2013 ( Fan Related Winner), In 2016 ( Best Short Fiction Finalist). Are so many things to say about him but for more information about Ron Friedman click here.
What do they say about the book?
I will let you know what people, critics say about Ron’s novel.
David Weber, New York Times bestselling writer, author of the Honor Harrington series said:
” Time travel, politics, nazi, communists, drug runners and the Imperial Japanese. I really like the concept of the novel.”
Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award Winer, author of Quantum Night wrote about Typhoon Time:
” Ron S, Freidman explodes on the scene with a stunning debut. If Tom Clancy wrote science fiction, this is the novel he’d have written; If Larry Niven wrote military fiction, he’d be proud to call this book it’s own.”
My opinion
I will not tell you many things about the book just for you to know, the moment I received the ebook and I start reading, I couldn’t let it.
As you know I love time travel but I also love history and this made me really live Ron’s adventure. I would take part of his mission if possible.
I have a question for you my friends. How do you think would be world today if Hitler would win the war?
So would all this well-equipped mission be able to stop Hitler or will just make things easier for him and help him win the war?
So I am waiting for your thoughts, and when you read the book tell me your opinion.
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Cristina
I would love to hear from all of you who are also interested in this subject. Movies? Science? Book? Literature?
Whatever your interest is, I would love to meet you.
As A keen reader of your site, it is great to see this nice addition.
I know you do not normally cover novels, but this one looks really interesting. One I will definitely take the time to read.
Once I have taken a look at it I will get back to you and let you know my thoughts.
Awesome review Cristina, it is always a pleasure to visit your website.
Thanks
Chris
You are welcome, Chris 🙂
I actually cover time travel novels and this one is a very good one. I am sure you will enjoy it because is not simply fantasy, it captures you with the history, romance, a little bit of science…good humor and adrenaline high. This is Ron Friedman, his writing is interesting for all ages people, from teens to elderly, and from scientists, fantasy or adventure lovers, to romantic hearts…Everybody can find in his book something that will take you on a wonderful journey.
Thanks for reading and when you finish the book you can tell me your opinion.
Cristina
My kind of book! I’ve added it to my huge Must Read list!
Ok Diane:) i hope you will have a great time when reading it 🙂
Cristina
i love time travel stories. That is why I have been a big fan of doctor who for a very long time. For those who don’t know it, you should really check that out too.
This book you mentioned seems pretty good. I liked the idea that they brought a hisory professor with them. Most time travel stories involves the main characters pretty much being unprepared and going into a time period blinded. However, in this novel, the main characters knew what they were in for.
Well, I guess not completely, considering how they had their nuclear weapons stolen. It sounds like a good read. I will definitely try it out. By the way, is the vocabulary difficult? Just curious.
No, it isn’t. i am not a native English speaker and i was worried about this but is very easy to read and pleasant, believe me:)You will enjoy it.
Yes is a very interesting adventure:) and I also loved the idea of the historian guy, he is very educated, a lot of knowledge about that period of time…
Have a good read and tell me your opinion.
Cristina
Hi Cristina! I was pleasantly surprised by the nature of your site after clicking on it. Honestly I don’t think I’ve ever met someone who seems to be as interested in time travel as you. It’s quite interesting and unique!
From what you wrote about this book, it sounds quite interesting. I like the idea of time travel myself, and of course the idea of going back to a period like WWII and trying to stop Hitler or something along those lines would be quite interesting to say the least.
Your question at the end of the review is quite an interesting one as well. What would the world be like today if Hitler had won the war? Well, some people believe that the nazis didn’t actually lose the war, they just had to move. Move where? Well, America.
There is little that is more unnerving than this idea, but if you notice there has been a much slower and gradual push toward fascism in different countries and even for global fascism, a vision Hitler himself had.
So you see, your question is interesting because I don’t think that the war is over at all. If you take your time and truly look at what’s been happening in America and around the world, you will find there is some attempt to sabotage current systems. The question is, why?
Maybe you are right, maybe the war is going on but in another way, a political and economical one. i don’t go so deep in this, if they moved to America or not , maybe you are right but i think Nazi are all over the world.
I love the idea of time travel and everything related to it . So..let’s find in the end of the book, did Hitler won?:) I am sure you will love the book, is more than science fiction, is history, politics, science.
Thanks for visiting my site and I am glad that you enjoyed reading.
Have a good day,
Cristina
Hi Cristina, I just love the idea of time travel and enjoy watching films about it. A lot of TV show out now that deal with time travel, there a lot of fun and you get a look at our history.
This book sounds like a great fit. Now If Hitler had won the war, well that is a scary thought, he would have continued to murder and wipe out a lot of races, he might even have accomplished his goal of making the world white.
Kim
Hello Kim,
I suppose you are right but you never know how the things could change. I think it is very scary indeed the idea of world ruled by Hitler But…who knows..lets see how the book ends.
I am sure you will enjoy the book and I am glad that you liked my review.When you read it let me know your opinion.
Have a good day,
cristina
Hi Christina,
I love the idea of going back in time to change the future…
A profound concept.
Thank you for your review without ruining the plot!
I have been an avid book lover all my life and whilst sci-fi is not my passion, the thought of time travel intrigues me!
Great clean review and thanks for sharing the book with us!
Tim
Hello Tim, I am glad you liked my review and i am sure you will enjoy the book . is something more than science fiction. You will be surprised. have a nice time reading it and let me know your opinion.
Stay close for more books and have a great day.
Cristina
I like time traveling stories and this one seems interesting. You definitely got my attention with your review. I am curious to know whether using the warhead had helped Hitler win the war. I am not familiar with this author’s work but I will be looking for this book.
Ron Friedman is a writer that still has a lot to offer, it is a scientist, a short novel writer…he is a very talented man. The book is great and for sure you will love it. Worth reading 🙂 for sure.
The end of the book I let is for a surprise. Read it and tell me your opinion.
Have a good day,
Cristina
Hi Cristina, can I just say that you have just sold that book to me and I will certainly read it and let you know what my thoughts are about what the world would be like if Hitler had won the war.
I have never really bothered reading things on time travel but the way you speak about the book has really made me curious to see what happens throughout and if it is a good or bad ending.
Your post is really good and gives a good overall view about both the book and the author without giving anything away at all and I think a lot of people will be like myself and want to know what happens and how it ends.
Thank you.
Thanks Cheryl for visiting my site and reading my review.I am glad that you enjoyed my review an for sure you will love the book.It is a very captivating adventure.
I didn’t want to reveal everything because I think is worth let you discover 🙂
have a good day
Crsitina
This sounds interesting! I am a fan of time travel also. The concept has always fascinated me but I’ve never read novels related to it. I haven’t heard of this author but he’s living in Calgary. That’s pretty close to me! I think this is one I definitely need to add to my list.
You really need to add him in your list. Ron is an author i appreciate i love his work.He is successful and he took some good awards for his novels and short stories. I am sure you will love the book .It is an amazing read:) have a good time.