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Quantum Touch #2
Sand Storm
After discovering a portal through space and time, Fritz helped the United States resolve a foreign crisis. Now, the president wants him to avert a nuclear threat in the Middle East. For Fritz, travel to the past is entertaining and enlightening. Saving the world is something else altogether. Racing against time, Fritz tries discover the portal's secrets while helping the president. But does using the portal have long-reaching consequences he doesn't yet understand?
186 pages, Hardcover
First published August 20, 2015
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Michael R. Stern
28 books69 followersMichael R. Stern is the Amazon best selling author of "Reflections on a Generous Generation", and "Storm Portal."
His newest release, Shadow Storm, book 3 of the Quantum Touch series, tells the story of a history teacher, whose classroom door is a portal to the past and a tunnel through the present.
Michael is a history lover. His future writing, both non-fiction and fiction, will offer perspectives on the way the past threads to the present and future, and why our past provides the guidance to understand and plan for the world we inhabit together.
Michael grew up in Garden City, New York, is a graduate of Cornell University, and now lives outside Philadelphia with his family. After a long career in business, he has begun a writing adventure.
His newest release, Shadow Storm, book 3 of the Quantum Touch series, tells the story of a history teacher, whose classroom door is a portal to the past and a tunnel through the present.
Michael is a history lover. His future writing, both non-fiction and fiction, will offer perspectives on the way the past threads to the present and future, and why our past provides the guidance to understand and plan for the world we inhabit together.
Michael grew up in Garden City, New York, is a graduate of Cornell University, and now lives outside Philadelphia with his family. After a long career in business, he has begun a writing adventure.
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March 22, 2021
Sand Storm is the second book in the Quantum Touch series written by Michael R. Stern. I've read other books by the author as well we the first in this series; all are well crafted and easily pull you into the story. Time travel and history can often be difficult to incorporate into fiction, especially when you want to balance the plot and create intrigue without confusion. Stern does this explicitly well, and although I'm not a frequent reader of science-fiction, his books are a stand out for me.
Imagine you're a history teacher, and through sheer luck, you discover a portal to the past, possibly the future. In the first book, Fritz visited General Lee during the Civil War. After working with the POTUS to save the world, he's asked to do it again; this time, the Middle East is about to explode into war again. Fritz, his wife, several friends, and a few colleagues at his high school re-open the portal and do what they must to protect the world from itself. Lee makes another appearance, and we visit Paris and some well known authors. In the end, another situation seems to be developing, and I will definitely be reading the third novel (of a six book series).
Stern effortlessly (at least for readers, I imagine it's a huge undertaking for him as an author) weaves Fritz's history lessons with his students among conversations with the Secret Service and local police officers... teases of romance between supporting cast members... and charms with humorous friendships among the high school crowd. The pages and chapters flow in such a smooth fashion, I'm always shocked when I realize how quickly the book goes. It's relatable, familiar, and comforting. I enjoy the writing style, as well as learning things I've forgotten since my own school days.
If you're looking for a well-rounded, complex but direct tale set among a time-traveling crowd, you will enjoy this series. It's just enough to push you to think about all the repercussions without getting caught up in the how-to and unknown possibilities. Stern carefully depicts the history between Christians, Jews, and Muslims to explain why everyone feels Jerusalem belongs to them, and he avoids the usually all-too-present ridicule and slander of other cultures. This is simply a story of two warring factions, a common claim, and an humongous effort to stop world war from happening a third time. Definitely worth checking out and spending your morning or afternoon with a great story.
Imagine you're a history teacher, and through sheer luck, you discover a portal to the past, possibly the future. In the first book, Fritz visited General Lee during the Civil War. After working with the POTUS to save the world, he's asked to do it again; this time, the Middle East is about to explode into war again. Fritz, his wife, several friends, and a few colleagues at his high school re-open the portal and do what they must to protect the world from itself. Lee makes another appearance, and we visit Paris and some well known authors. In the end, another situation seems to be developing, and I will definitely be reading the third novel (of a six book series).
Stern effortlessly (at least for readers, I imagine it's a huge undertaking for him as an author) weaves Fritz's history lessons with his students among conversations with the Secret Service and local police officers... teases of romance between supporting cast members... and charms with humorous friendships among the high school crowd. The pages and chapters flow in such a smooth fashion, I'm always shocked when I realize how quickly the book goes. It's relatable, familiar, and comforting. I enjoy the writing style, as well as learning things I've forgotten since my own school days.
If you're looking for a well-rounded, complex but direct tale set among a time-traveling crowd, you will enjoy this series. It's just enough to push you to think about all the repercussions without getting caught up in the how-to and unknown possibilities. Stern carefully depicts the history between Christians, Jews, and Muslims to explain why everyone feels Jerusalem belongs to them, and he avoids the usually all-too-present ridicule and slander of other cultures. This is simply a story of two warring factions, a common claim, and an humongous effort to stop world war from happening a third time. Definitely worth checking out and spending your morning or afternoon with a great story.
September 8, 2015
Sand Storm by Michael R. Stern is a rollicking and imaginative fantasy that picks up where Fritz Russell’s first sojourn through time left off. His students at Riverboro High School are the beneficiaries of his discovery of a time and space portal activated through his classroom door. His highly entertaining classes are inspired by (unknown to them) actual trips into the past where he is able to mix and mingle with historical figures in researching his lessons. Only his constant reminders to his pupils show how past circumstances lead to the earth-shaking events of the present and future. This caveat comes back to haunt him when the President of the United States comes to call with a request to borrow the portal for a mission to save the earth.
The evil Eledorians have set their sights on Israel in an attempt to conquer Earth. The President decides that a surprise attack through Russell’s classroom door will enable American troops to overcome the invaders and save the day. Fritz and his friend Ashley Gilbert are forced to juggle their class schedules with casual sojourns into the past while preparing with the cataclysmic struggle ahead. They get to hobnob with icons from Robert E. Lee to Ernest Hemingway while arranging rides for US troops to their ultimate battle with the Eledorians. A teacher’s day is never done, and we get to accompany these two scholars during a not-so-typical week at the workplace.
The magic here, author Stern's sleight-of-hand, is that the Eledorians are natives of a fictitious Middle East country, 'aliens' to the Israelis. Yet they could easily be seen as invaders from another world, and are treated as such by the American regime (Obaman or otherwise). Is there a moral precedent for using a time/space warp against an enemy to save the world? There's no didacticism in this one, folks. Draw your own conclusions.
For those who enjoy young adult fantasy, time travel tales and good old tongue-in-cheek adventure, Sand Storm by Michael R. Stern is a fun ride worth taking.
The evil Eledorians have set their sights on Israel in an attempt to conquer Earth. The President decides that a surprise attack through Russell’s classroom door will enable American troops to overcome the invaders and save the day. Fritz and his friend Ashley Gilbert are forced to juggle their class schedules with casual sojourns into the past while preparing with the cataclysmic struggle ahead. They get to hobnob with icons from Robert E. Lee to Ernest Hemingway while arranging rides for US troops to their ultimate battle with the Eledorians. A teacher’s day is never done, and we get to accompany these two scholars during a not-so-typical week at the workplace.
The magic here, author Stern's sleight-of-hand, is that the Eledorians are natives of a fictitious Middle East country, 'aliens' to the Israelis. Yet they could easily be seen as invaders from another world, and are treated as such by the American regime (Obaman or otherwise). Is there a moral precedent for using a time/space warp against an enemy to save the world? There's no didacticism in this one, folks. Draw your own conclusions.
For those who enjoy young adult fantasy, time travel tales and good old tongue-in-cheek adventure, Sand Storm by Michael R. Stern is a fun ride worth taking.
June 14, 2016
Another great instalment
I have to admit, I was a little worried the author may replace too much of the wonderful time travel element from Storm Portal with terrorism and American politics but I was pleased that Michael R Stern found the right balance. There is more interaction with General Lee and even Hemmingway. The portal is used to rescue hostages from a fictitious Middle Eastern threat. A great adventure yarn. My only complaint is the character of Ash who comes across as more of reloading adult still living at home rather than a well written teacher figure like Fritz Russell. That's just a minor gripe. Readers will enjoy this instalment. I'm looking forward to reading Shadow Portal.
I have to admit, I was a little worried the author may replace too much of the wonderful time travel element from Storm Portal with terrorism and American politics but I was pleased that Michael R Stern found the right balance. There is more interaction with General Lee and even Hemmingway. The portal is used to rescue hostages from a fictitious Middle Eastern threat. A great adventure yarn. My only complaint is the character of Ash who comes across as more of reloading adult still living at home rather than a well written teacher figure like Fritz Russell. That's just a minor gripe. Readers will enjoy this instalment. I'm looking forward to reading Shadow Portal.
September 28, 2015
Another great story in the series
I am not sure if the series is going to continue or if this is the last, I do like the fact that they do not in on a cliff so that you can't wait for the next book . That being said if there is going to be another book I will definitely read it . I enjoyed the relationship building as much as I enjoyed the science behind the story . What an interesting array of characters . Think of the old if you could spend two hours sitting on this bench talking to anybody living or dead who would you visit ? Oh and by the way I do love this history teacher .
I am not sure if the series is going to continue or if this is the last, I do like the fact that they do not in on a cliff so that you can't wait for the next book . That being said if there is going to be another book I will definitely read it . I enjoyed the relationship building as much as I enjoyed the science behind the story . What an interesting array of characters . Think of the old if you could spend two hours sitting on this bench talking to anybody living or dead who would you visit ? Oh and by the way I do love this history teacher .
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May 16, 2017Sand Storm picks up where Storm Portal left off, and it didn't disappoint! The characters and places are well-developed, and the topic deals with a conflict we are faced with every day: the violence in the Middle East. The internal conflict of the characters, their moral struggle with what they are doing, is believable. This is a great second book, and I'm ready for the third!
July 8, 2016
This book kept me reading all evening until I finished, which I did in less than 48 hours. A quick, fast-paced romp that keeps you hoping everything will work out. So much fun!
August 21, 2015
Note: Advance copy provided by author…
Fritz Russell and his band of temporal swashbucklers are back, but this time the stakes are high, and so are the fun and suspense.
Yes, Fritz, and wife Linda, along with Ashley Gilbert, George and Lois McAllister, Sandy and Tom and the President, come together again, but this time, as alluded to in the high-energy first book of the series, Storm Portal, the portal itself will be of great value to the American government in formulating and executing foreign policy.
Don’t worry, there are levitating bits of whimsy, such as when Fritz and Ashley visit Robert E. Lee again, or when they travel to Paris circa 1925 and see Hemingway and Joyce. And in fact they interact with the authors, obviously leaving an impression on at least Ernest, and I spent the next few pages after their return to the present waiting for Fritz or Ashley to access the internet and come upon something heretofore unwritten that referenced back to that certainly unsettling visit. It doesn’t happen, but it does open up the possibility for future developments, wouldn’t one say?
But the crux of Sand Storm is crisis in the Middle East, in a country called Naria (clever anagrammatic construct, dear author), and the use of the time portal is absolutely crucial in the attempt to diffuse a situation that could easily blow well out of control if that attempt does not yield advantageous results. And as in the first book, the enjoyment is in reading just how the characters pull together to make things happen.
Throughout the book, Michael drops in bits of history, covering many different periods and events, that drip ever so slightly of his personal ideology, but he does so artfully, and enough so that regardless of the reader’s own views, there’s really not much issue to take with what’s written. I’m impressed by how the author makes points without alienating those who might not wholly agree.
And there are a few more quick hints alluding to Ashley being something more, or perhaps just different, than the gregarious teacher who in this book comes up big at a time when his friends, and his country, need him most. As before, I very much look forward to his character being fleshed out and revealed in future books.
We still don’t know just what’s behind the generation of the portal, but we do get hints that perhaps some explanation will come about in the future. Science has been utilized to manipulate the phenomenon, so perhaps it will also lay bare some of what’s behind its existence. But I need to be clear- this book is not about the technology and science underlying what’s happening, but rather about the events and people themselves. The action jets along and you get caught in the stream, easily and willingly suspending the need to know more, at least for now.
It is that suspension of strict parameters of reality that give this book the same feel as the first, as though you’re reading Tom Swift or Encyclopedia Brown, but written for adults who just dig this sort of thing. And Mr. Stern pulls it off nicely. How else could a stickler for believability, like me, look past head-shakers like fundamentally untrained and unvetted teachers and principals playing key, centralized roles in a highly specialized military operation? Or such an operation planned and executed without viable two-way communications? I will admit I found myself thinking momentarily about these aberrations, but the truth is, I was having too much fun with the book, and realized that it can be refreshing to be unburdened by such granular detail, so I asked myself, Who cares? Not me. In an adventure like this, just enjoying the ride can be both the means and the end.
Dialog, interaction, affections, and even the occasional underlying mild animosity, are all ironed smooth and knit into the action. As I read, I care about the characters, and about what’s going to happen, and I’m not disappointed in what comes about. It’s a series of merry escapism, because despite some weighty subject matter, you’re confident that ultimately you’ll like where the book has taken you. For me, that confidence, and even faith, were well founded. And certainly enough so that I ask the author, “What’s next?”
And by the way? I want to give this 4 1/2 stars. But I can't. Frustrating. But it deserves more than four.
Fritz Russell and his band of temporal swashbucklers are back, but this time the stakes are high, and so are the fun and suspense.
Yes, Fritz, and wife Linda, along with Ashley Gilbert, George and Lois McAllister, Sandy and Tom and the President, come together again, but this time, as alluded to in the high-energy first book of the series, Storm Portal, the portal itself will be of great value to the American government in formulating and executing foreign policy.
Don’t worry, there are levitating bits of whimsy, such as when Fritz and Ashley visit Robert E. Lee again, or when they travel to Paris circa 1925 and see Hemingway and Joyce. And in fact they interact with the authors, obviously leaving an impression on at least Ernest, and I spent the next few pages after their return to the present waiting for Fritz or Ashley to access the internet and come upon something heretofore unwritten that referenced back to that certainly unsettling visit. It doesn’t happen, but it does open up the possibility for future developments, wouldn’t one say?
But the crux of Sand Storm is crisis in the Middle East, in a country called Naria (clever anagrammatic construct, dear author), and the use of the time portal is absolutely crucial in the attempt to diffuse a situation that could easily blow well out of control if that attempt does not yield advantageous results. And as in the first book, the enjoyment is in reading just how the characters pull together to make things happen.
Throughout the book, Michael drops in bits of history, covering many different periods and events, that drip ever so slightly of his personal ideology, but he does so artfully, and enough so that regardless of the reader’s own views, there’s really not much issue to take with what’s written. I’m impressed by how the author makes points without alienating those who might not wholly agree.
And there are a few more quick hints alluding to Ashley being something more, or perhaps just different, than the gregarious teacher who in this book comes up big at a time when his friends, and his country, need him most. As before, I very much look forward to his character being fleshed out and revealed in future books.
We still don’t know just what’s behind the generation of the portal, but we do get hints that perhaps some explanation will come about in the future. Science has been utilized to manipulate the phenomenon, so perhaps it will also lay bare some of what’s behind its existence. But I need to be clear- this book is not about the technology and science underlying what’s happening, but rather about the events and people themselves. The action jets along and you get caught in the stream, easily and willingly suspending the need to know more, at least for now.
It is that suspension of strict parameters of reality that give this book the same feel as the first, as though you’re reading Tom Swift or Encyclopedia Brown, but written for adults who just dig this sort of thing. And Mr. Stern pulls it off nicely. How else could a stickler for believability, like me, look past head-shakers like fundamentally untrained and unvetted teachers and principals playing key, centralized roles in a highly specialized military operation? Or such an operation planned and executed without viable two-way communications? I will admit I found myself thinking momentarily about these aberrations, but the truth is, I was having too much fun with the book, and realized that it can be refreshing to be unburdened by such granular detail, so I asked myself, Who cares? Not me. In an adventure like this, just enjoying the ride can be both the means and the end.
Dialog, interaction, affections, and even the occasional underlying mild animosity, are all ironed smooth and knit into the action. As I read, I care about the characters, and about what’s going to happen, and I’m not disappointed in what comes about. It’s a series of merry escapism, because despite some weighty subject matter, you’re confident that ultimately you’ll like where the book has taken you. For me, that confidence, and even faith, were well founded. And certainly enough so that I ask the author, “What’s next?”
And by the way? I want to give this 4 1/2 stars. But I can't. Frustrating. But it deserves more than four.
March 2, 2016
A worthy follow-up to Storm Portal. The story picks up a few months later as Fritz Russell tries to figure out both the hows and whys of the door that can sometimes open to another place and even another time. He again visits Robert E. Lee a few times along the way. I'm beginning to wonder if this will lead to a major plotline in an upcoming tale. (I also wonder how a mid-19th Century Gentleman can be so nonchalant about visits from this weird guy who says he's from the future.)
Fritz's wife warns him against further experimentation and putting himself in danger and his friend, Ash, initially sides with her until he takes a few trips himself and decides witnessing historical events unfold is pretty cool. His requested trip is to early 20th Century Paris to meet several favorite authors, including Hemingway. But these trips are somewhat back-seated by the president wanting to use the portal for a couple matters of urgent business on foreign soil. Guns blaze in an Israeli rescue and a Narian covert mission. (Note: the Narians are fictional and should in no way be interpreted as Iranians.) The wall across from Fritz's classroom gets replastered and repainted a few times as stray bullets find their way out of the battlefield and into the school.
Ash finds a new girlfriend, who also happens to be a scientist and a major in the army (or was it marines? She's kind of a tough cookie... but smart... and cute). One of the other clever scientists tries to work out a way to open the portal at will (instead of waiting for a thunderstorm). Fritz and Linda are expecting. And let's see... George has to deal with military operations running through his school, shooting up the walls and bleeding in the halls. Just a normal day for a high school administrator.
Now. The question is: where is Stern going with this next? Lots of moral issues brewing. Lots of potential danger. Lots of school kids asking, "what the {bleep} is going on here?" (Well, they don't really, because Stern doesn't use rough language). And yes, there probably is going to be more lasagne and red wine consumed. (I hope that's not a spoiler).
All in all, I think this story is a notch up from the premier novel and I'm looking forward to the next installment.
Fritz's wife warns him against further experimentation and putting himself in danger and his friend, Ash, initially sides with her until he takes a few trips himself and decides witnessing historical events unfold is pretty cool. His requested trip is to early 20th Century Paris to meet several favorite authors, including Hemingway. But these trips are somewhat back-seated by the president wanting to use the portal for a couple matters of urgent business on foreign soil. Guns blaze in an Israeli rescue and a Narian covert mission. (Note: the Narians are fictional and should in no way be interpreted as Iranians.) The wall across from Fritz's classroom gets replastered and repainted a few times as stray bullets find their way out of the battlefield and into the school.
Ash finds a new girlfriend, who also happens to be a scientist and a major in the army (or was it marines? She's kind of a tough cookie... but smart... and cute). One of the other clever scientists tries to work out a way to open the portal at will (instead of waiting for a thunderstorm). Fritz and Linda are expecting. And let's see... George has to deal with military operations running through his school, shooting up the walls and bleeding in the halls. Just a normal day for a high school administrator.
Now. The question is: where is Stern going with this next? Lots of moral issues brewing. Lots of potential danger. Lots of school kids asking, "what the {bleep} is going on here?" (Well, they don't really, because Stern doesn't use rough language). And yes, there probably is going to be more lasagne and red wine consumed. (I hope that's not a spoiler).
All in all, I think this story is a notch up from the premier novel and I'm looking forward to the next installment.
March 31, 2020
This time the story picks up as the action through the Portal begins. Fritz, Linda, and Ashley are enjoying the start of a new school year. The students are attentive and ready for new projects; then the President calls. He has a new mission for the Portal. Once again the three friends are drawn into the intrigue of international politics. First a test run is dome to test the Portal. Ashley once again meets a new love and this time he falls hard. She is a Major and leading one set of troops into the danger zone. The trial run works and they wait for anoher night to go in and take out the nuclear information and processing plant of a hostile force. Not without a problem though. The Portal went dark for a few seconds and one team couldn’t see the Portal to return. Someone goes in to lead them out. This time bullets zap into a wall and the explosion sound much too close. The Major is wounded and taken to their field hospital at the airport. Peace briefly reigns and then the President calls again. This time and enemy force is attacking the Jewish settlers. They are holed up in a large building. If the Israelite Army is used the settlers will die. They arrange to send a large force in to fight off the attackers and bring the settlers out before returning them through the Portal. The Major returns to lead another troop in with the others. This time there is a sinister man in the background planning all the nefarious deeds, but we do not learn who he is. Ashly will risk his life to go after the major. Will her wounds keep them apart? More of the school wall is damaged, and how will they keep the secret of the Portal when the Israeli settlers have entered and left the school through. How do the keep the Prime Minister of Israel from mentioning the help the Americans have given? There are so many questions the next book will need to explain. A fun, fast paced read.
March 18, 2016
3.5 stars
This sequel picks up right where the first book left off. Fritz, Ash, and the teachers-aren’t-so-boring-after-all gang now have an understood relationship with the White House, and it’s not surprising that the President now wants to use the portal for covert operations. This book is certainly more PG-13 rated than the first because of action, violence, and war-based bloodshed, but nothing is over the top. I liked the more serious tone and political questions raised in this book too.
There’s still lots of history-based fun in this one. Going to Paris to meet Hemingway DID come out of nowhere and didn’t jive with much of anything going on, but it was a nice break - I will never complain about seeing fictionalized versions of famous writers. Ash and Fritz are still clever and witty. George is comic relief as the exasperated, not super-bright principal. Robert E. Lee gets another cameo. The author has nice teaching moments between Fitz and his students.
But the main focus is definitely on the covert missions to Ira…I mean Naria. And here, a lot has to be taken with a grain of salt (or sand). In no way do I believe their main contact with the President during this important mission would be via a high school teacher’s phone. Nor do I think they wouldn’t clear the building first to make sure ALL the students were out. And would highly trained soldiers need a potty break right when they get there? Several little details are just a little too simple, but it still reads well and I liked the action.
Overall, I look forward to seeing where Fritz and Ash go next. There were some unbelievable elements to this one, but it was still a fun read.
This sequel picks up right where the first book left off. Fritz, Ash, and the teachers-aren’t-so-boring-after-all gang now have an understood relationship with the White House, and it’s not surprising that the President now wants to use the portal for covert operations. This book is certainly more PG-13 rated than the first because of action, violence, and war-based bloodshed, but nothing is over the top. I liked the more serious tone and political questions raised in this book too.
There’s still lots of history-based fun in this one. Going to Paris to meet Hemingway DID come out of nowhere and didn’t jive with much of anything going on, but it was a nice break - I will never complain about seeing fictionalized versions of famous writers. Ash and Fritz are still clever and witty. George is comic relief as the exasperated, not super-bright principal. Robert E. Lee gets another cameo. The author has nice teaching moments between Fitz and his students.
But the main focus is definitely on the covert missions to Ira…I mean Naria. And here, a lot has to be taken with a grain of salt (or sand). In no way do I believe their main contact with the President during this important mission would be via a high school teacher’s phone. Nor do I think they wouldn’t clear the building first to make sure ALL the students were out. And would highly trained soldiers need a potty break right when they get there? Several little details are just a little too simple, but it still reads well and I liked the action.
Overall, I look forward to seeing where Fritz and Ash go next. There were some unbelievable elements to this one, but it was still a fun read.
April 5, 2016
A definite improvement over the first book, and well worth a look.
Where the first book was light on action, this offering seldom slows down. Most books follow the main action and ignore the support teams that make military efforts possible. Sand Storm focuses on the people who make military actions a success while still keeping the feeling of excitement high.
The characters are likable and believable while they explore the realm the main character has discovered that is not 'just' time travel, but travel through space in contemporary time as well.
I can't wait for the next book and highly recommend the series for those who are tired of the darkness and gratuitous violence that seems to be so prevalent nowadays.
Where the first book was light on action, this offering seldom slows down. Most books follow the main action and ignore the support teams that make military efforts possible. Sand Storm focuses on the people who make military actions a success while still keeping the feeling of excitement high.
The characters are likable and believable while they explore the realm the main character has discovered that is not 'just' time travel, but travel through space in contemporary time as well.
I can't wait for the next book and highly recommend the series for those who are tired of the darkness and gratuitous violence that seems to be so prevalent nowadays.
May 18, 2018
Sand Storm by Stern. There is plenty of action in this story which revolves around a history teacher and a portal to other lands and time. The President has made a request, more like an order, that soldiers go through the portal and dismantle the nuclear establishment on Narnia. They have a practice run to get the timings right and it depends on the paperclips on the maps. In between we are shown the private lives of the main characters, including Fritz's wife, Linda, begging him not to use it. Of course he does and we have a history lesson with Robert E. Lee because Fritz is a history teacher. His offsider, Ash, teaches English so they 'portal' to Paris to meet Hemingway. The last sojourn in the portal is the rescue of a large group of Israeli hostages.
June 9, 2017
For me, this second book in the series is between a four and a five star. The author not only uses a bit of science fiction creating a portal, but adds in a great history or lesson or two. Te author also takes readers on a grand journey as history teacher Fritz Russell heads through a portal back in time, but one thing is new, the President wants Fritz to use the portal for a new and deadly mission to help a fight in a time we all are familiar with.
The author writes a great story and readers will enjoy the pace of this book and the interesting takes on portals, history and wars..
The author writes a great story and readers will enjoy the pace of this book and the interesting takes on portals, history and wars..
July 17, 2019
Once again into the breach, Fritz. The President needs the portal to deal with major difficulties in the Near East. Fritz goes along with the use of the portal, reluctantly, and several battle ensue. Want more? Read the book. The characters are repetitive from the first in this series, and they are very well done with more substance added in the second in this series. This type of fantasy fiction is not my cup of tea in the main. But I have enjoyed the two books I read by this author a great deal and I think I will finish the series with book 3. A very enjoyable read.
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June 25, 2019I'm enjoying the series. But do have a feeling that the 3rd book is going to have more "evil doings". A character from the first book, not in the 2nd, I feel may start to make an appearance and not for good. But, I'll have to continue on to see - I do enjoy the concept of time travel and this book is showing how it could be used for good, but not necessarily and also makes you think about whether you would know if history were changed or not!
September 22, 2021
Another good book in the Quantum Touch series. This time the stakes are a bit higher of course as you would expect from a sequel. You do want to read the first book first as this is a continuing series.
September 1, 2024
Improvement from book 1
Better than first book. Faster paced. I enjoy the historical info too, I hated history at school but really enjoy the snippets we get in here
Better than first book. Faster paced. I enjoy the historical info too, I hated history at school but really enjoy the snippets we get in here
April 2, 2017
Sand storm
Another amazing book in this series of Time Travel. The story was exciting and had me sitting on edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next.
Love the characters, especially Ashley, he did not want to be involved but got so excited he just had to be involved.
Futz is a teacher and the Time Portal is at the school. The president wants them to a mission to change history. Will it work? Read and see. I am looking forward to the next book.
Another amazing book in this series of Time Travel. The story was exciting and had me sitting on edge of my seat waiting to see what was coming next.
Love the characters, especially Ashley, he did not want to be involved but got so excited he just had to be involved.
Futz is a teacher and the Time Portal is at the school. The president wants them to a mission to change history. Will it work? Read and see. I am looking forward to the next book.
April 17, 2017
Entertaining
Better than the first book in the series, as it furthers the use of the time portal. I loved it!
Better than the first book in the series, as it furthers the use of the time portal. I loved it!
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May 23, 2017I'm torn between 3 & 4 stars.
In comparison this book doesn't hold a candle to the first one, but it was intriguing and got my heart pumping.
In comparison this book doesn't hold a candle to the first one, but it was intriguing and got my heart pumping.
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