Hypersleep Event Paradox: The Last Sigh of the Moor

by Aboubekr Boutaleb

“A fantasy adventure full of action, suspense, and romance surrounding true historical events that helped shape the world.” What would you do if you woke up 500 years in the future, only to build a life and later get launched back to your original time? That's exactly what happens to the alchemist, Madjid, in 1492. His exciting journey through time and space raises a number of questions in his own mind as well as the minds of those close to him during his adventures. Join Madjid as he cracks the Philosopher's Stone mystery by transmuting ordinary iron into gold. When the Spanish Catholic Royals get news of the discovery, Madjid escapes with the help of Boabdil, the last Moorish King of Granada, across the Mediterranean to North Africa. With the help of Baba Aruj, the famous Barbary Corsair, he continues his journey to Iraq, where he tries to carry on with his work but is buried alive in an earthquake. In 21st century Iraq during US involvement there, he is unearthed from a hidden cocoon by a missile intended for insurgent jihadists. Our hero is hospitalized and slowly recovers, only to find himself 500 years in the future. After adjusting to his new life in an unfamiliar time, he goes to sleep one night to wake back in 1492. In this fantasy adventure, Madjid discovers secrets on the conflict of choice between the physical and metaphysical, encompassing space-time as we know it... and don't. Where (or when) will he wind up? Will he rediscover how to turn base metals into gold? And, most importantly, how was he able to travel in time? There's only one way to find out... join Madjid in his travels across worlds and through time.

176 pages, Paperback

First published December 19, 2012

Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Madjid wakes up several hundred years from the time he fell asleep. And then on another day he falls asleep and finds himself back in the time he was originally from. It sounds a little confusing until you read the book. This book is fast paced, and well written.
I loved the adventures of Madjid. His travels through Moorish Spain, and then onto the Mideast made me want to see the places he visited. I also found the little snippets of history in this book. It’s the history we don’t always hear about in our history classes. And the statement that Madjid’s friend Moshe makes to him stating, “The history of mankind has been marked by patterns of growth and decline; some declines have been gradual, occurring over centuries, while others have been rapid, happening over a few years. “ reminded me that life has patterns. And that sometimes the more things change the more they stay the same.
This is a fun and interesting book that I would recommend to anyone.

[Jay Douglass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Aboubekr Boutaleb's premise where the central character Madjid finds himself 500 years in the future from 1492 really works here. The fact that he lands in Iraq makes the story even more compelling.
The author uses vivid imagery and metaphors splendidly.
It's probably no coincidence that 1492 is the date from which Madjid find himself to be in 1992,since the former has historical significance. 1492 is when Columbus discovered America.
And 500 years ahead Iraq is in the spotlight since American troops are there to free Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's grip.
This fantasy adventure is a delightful read and I found myself immersed in the plot and liked the ending too.