Timecrunch: The Trails of Death by Leon G. Caesar reviewed by fellow author Sloan Archer.
Timecrunch begins on an interesting note: several thousand years into a science-driven future. The book isn’t merely set in the future, but in a utopian society where violence is nothing more than a dream of the past. A dream of the past, that is, until a time capsule is opened for the entire world to see. The contents of the capsule, sealed in 2012, shed light on the murder of the Adam family and one man’s desperate response to it: death by his own hand.
Reeling from the contents of the capsule, the utopian society invents a way to bring the family back to life. The results are far from what was expected, however; the family has a few demons from their past lives to contend with. These demons manifest throughout the story, adding an interesting shock value to the plotline.
Timecrunch takes a very philosophical approach to how this idealistic society views violence, which inclines readers to examine their own views on modern-day crime and punishment. The differences between society in 2014 and the idealistic society Caesar created are vast, making for a compelling, if not occasionally gritty, storyline. This book would especially appeal to fans of the science fiction genre, as well as those interested in history, philosophy, and sociology. A thought-provoking read.
Four Stars ****
