Time Knot

Timepathway #2

by M.C. Morison, Murray Morison

When Rhory is shot at in Surrey, and nearly kidnapped in Alexandria, he knows it's Game On. Pursued across time, over snow and ice in war-torn medieval Sweden, sought in a slave market in Ancient Alexandria, he and his young teenage companions have a to save priceless wisdom from the Library of Alexandria. Three modern witches are determined to stop them.

416 pages, Paperback

Published June 30, 2017

Reviews

[Margaret Pemberton]

The second in this fascinating series about a group of young people linked through time, from Ancient Egypt, Greece, Sweden and UK. A complex plot but the author seems to be in complete control of the action, even though the reader might need to do a double take now and again.

[Helen Noble]

Time Knot is a fast-paced, time-slip novel, a sequel to Morrison’s debut,‘Time Sphere.’

A most clever tale, unwrapping the notion that ‘Gods created time that mankind could be free…to choose as their minds decided, ’ Time Knot is a humorous, yet thought-provoking read.

The story opens with a prophecy:

‘You must go both North and South. Find the fire before you find the ice. Trust the drum, it knows the dance of time. You are the dance and the dancer.’

And so it starts, the latest adventure of Rhory, The Red King, dodging bullets, arrows, and disbelief from his big sister, Juliette. Time-travelling to sixteenth century Sweden, where he embarks on crystal boat ride in turquoise waters, and sleigh-chases over a frozen lake, guided only by the yellow, crescent moon and the stars, Rhory leaves behind himself only foot-steps in the snow.

Simultaneously, he ‘lands’ in modern-day Alexandria, at first, unaware of those on his trail.

“‘BEWARE,’ whispered the soundless voice. A voice older than Alexandria. A voice older than Egypt,” denoting a slip back to Alexandria in the year 380 CE for Rhory (and a timely move for this book aimed at the YA market) offering up for the reader a rich, poetic insight into the legend of the true Goddess Isis.

Enriched by the scent of ancient sandalwood and the timeless Northern lights, this tale of alchemy stretches the imagination into what could be, and warns of the possible repercussions of misplaced personal possessions!

I’m already pondering the next instalment.

[Bruce Wilkerson]

What would it be like to be able to travel through time to 16th century Sweden or ancient Alexandra? For Rhory, the narrator of Time Knot, the experience is both frightening and exhilarating. The young boy has discovered he has inherited the ability, which he doesn’t control, to slip into other periods of time. The catch is that he must defeat a group of evil magicians who are trying to change history for the worse. Rhory, this normal English schoolboy, suddenly finds himself in the freezing cold Swedish winter being pursued by a group of Danish soldiers out to kill him and his newfound friend—before they are both sent to 4th century Egypt.

I hadn’t read the first book of the series, but the intrigue quickly becomes clear and it is fast paced, amusing and exciting. Young readers can also pick up many historical facts. M.C. Morison seems to have done some good research on the settings. Very certainly a book to read, offer or recommend.

[Veryan]

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Time Knot was a must read for me as I'd very much enjoyed Morison's previous book in the series, Time Spere, and this was every bit as good. The fast pace of this ingenious and skillfully woven story leads it's hero, Rhory, and the reader on an emotional roller coaster through time. A tale in which, Rhory, a modern day, somewhat naive, teenager is inextricably caught up in a battle between the forces of good and sinister perpetrators of evil. The action takes place concurrently in worlds as extreme as present day England, Alexandria in BC Egypt and the snow-covered countryside of sixteenth century Sweden.
Time Knot is a fascinating, page-turner of an adventure aimed at the young adult, but equally enjoyable for anyone.

[Liz Macrae]

This novel for young adults is fast paced and full of adventures. It plunges into action from the start. The protagonist, Rhory, is an engaging but not very worldly wise, young man. He finds himself catapulted through time and space in a thrilling struggle between the forces of good and evil. His travels take him between present day England, Ancient Alexandria and sixteenth century Sweden. Fantasy has to have an underpinning of realism and the author imaginatively conveys a convincing picture of life in these different places and eras. Using Sweden as a setting is very original and allows Murray Morison to write gripping descriptions of frozen journeys. The different settings are well contrasted.
Overall, a lively, exciting read.

[David Kurman]

Time Knot is a refreshing throwback to classic Young Adult novels full of adventure and surprises. Like all good YA literature, it leaves the reader breathless with its fast paced unfolding of the plot as well as anxious to turn the page to find out what happens next. Rhory is a truly 'everyman' that readers can empathize with, see themselves in and root for. The size and scale of the adventure is imaginative and truly epic, something to enthrall both young readers and even adults as well.

[Philip Duke]

I finished Time Knot a few weeks ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a worthy successor to Morison's first entry in his timepathway series, "Time Sphere." Characters are well developed, the pace of the plot never slows, and there are lots of unexpected twists and turns. A fantastic read!!

[Danielle]

Need to read the first Timepathways book for this one to make sense...

[Heather Rookey]

The second book in M. C. Morrison's time traveling series, Time Knot, is rich in a variety of cultures and time periods. It follows the adventures of young Rhory as he is once again recruited to thwart the power grab of another group of time travelers and protect ancient knowledge for future generations. Along the way he makes new friends, meets old aquaintances, and finds himself learning things about history that were not necessarily in his school books.
Although the day was saved, the story ended on a bit of a to be continued with the bad guys regrouping for their next attempt. It is uncertain exactly what their end goal is, but it seems likely that Rhory will be called upon again. A thoroughly enjoyable read for any age and I look forward to the next book.