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Million Eyes
What if we're living in an alternate timeline? What if the car crash that killed Princess Diana, the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, and the shooting of King William II weren't supposed to happen? Ex-history teacher Gregory Ferro finds evidence that a cabal of time travellers is responsible for several key events in our history. These events all seem to hinge on a dry textbook published in 1995, referenced in a history book written in 1977 and mentioned in a letter to King Edward III in 1348. Ferro teams up with down-on-her-luck graduate Jennifer Larson to get to the truth and discover the relevance of a book that seems to defy the arrow of time. But the time travellers are watching closely. Soon the duo are targeted by assassins willing to rewrite history to bury them. Million Eyes is a fast-paced conspiracy thriller about power, corruption and destiny.
336 pages, Paperback
Published March 9, 2020
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About the author
C.R. Berry
9 books9 followersC.R. Berry is an ex-lawyer turned full-time writer, whose fiction spans the sci-fi, mystery, conspiracy, historical, fantasy and horror genres – because why have one genre when you can have them all? His favourite characters are usually villains, hence why he likes conspiracy stories, where there are baddies at every turn.
Berry was published in Best of British Science Fiction 2020 from Newcon Press with a short story set in the world of the Million Eyes trilogy. He’s also been published in magazines and anthologies such as Storgy and Dark Tales, and in 2018 was shortlisted in the Grindstone Literary International Novel Competition.
Having completed the Million Eyes trilogy, Berry is working on two further novels. One is a horror called The Puddle Bumps, about a lawyer who links a mysterious kids’ TV show to an old murder case. The other is a collaboration with his fiancée Katy called Breaching The Wall, a sci-fi adventure about a spaceship tasked with solving the Universe’s greatest mystery: why the wall that surrounds it is collapsing.
He lives with Katy in Clanfield, Hampshire, in a house called the Gathered Worlds, named after the intergalactic organisation in Breaching The Wall and, appropriately, because they’ve themed all the rooms. Their bedroom is a spaceship, their kitchen a 50s diner and their living room a forest. Their office is a nerd’s dream, wall to wall with TV and movie memorabilia to fuel the magic that happens there!
Berry was published in Best of British Science Fiction 2020 from Newcon Press with a short story set in the world of the Million Eyes trilogy. He’s also been published in magazines and anthologies such as Storgy and Dark Tales, and in 2018 was shortlisted in the Grindstone Literary International Novel Competition.
Having completed the Million Eyes trilogy, Berry is working on two further novels. One is a horror called The Puddle Bumps, about a lawyer who links a mysterious kids’ TV show to an old murder case. The other is a collaboration with his fiancée Katy called Breaching The Wall, a sci-fi adventure about a spaceship tasked with solving the Universe’s greatest mystery: why the wall that surrounds it is collapsing.
He lives with Katy in Clanfield, Hampshire, in a house called the Gathered Worlds, named after the intergalactic organisation in Breaching The Wall and, appropriately, because they’ve themed all the rooms. Their bedroom is a spaceship, their kitchen a 50s diner and their living room a forest. Their office is a nerd’s dream, wall to wall with TV and movie memorabilia to fuel the magic that happens there!
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January 27, 2020
I have to say that I do like a good conspiracy every now and again in my reading, Million Eyes has more than one conspiracy, in fact, it has several that have been wonderfully woven back and forth in this historical /time travel fiction book.
Now where to start, Million Eyes, well I could tell you what Million Eyes is but I won’t, you will have to read the story to discover the details. There are several other things I could tell you, but… yep, you guessed it… I’m not going tell you about them either lol!
So what I will tell you is that Ferro, a history teacher, has stumbled across something that could, if released to the public, turn what we know about our history on its head. He is obsessed with what he has found and wants to know more. Jennifer Larson has been following his blog and is intrigued, together they start to piece little snippets and leads together until they discover that there are obscure accounts that have been documented over the years that indicate that people from the future have been interfering, they have left evidence!
This has been very well written and as I have discovered from trying to write my review about this book, keeping a timeline that makes sense and doesn’t get muddled and confusing is a very difficult thing to do, but the author has pulled it off brilliantly so that it flows wonderfully.
The author has used parts of history and then spun them into a great setting for the storyline that sees the reader transported across centuries as a witness to the what unfolds. Given the fact that this is a story that does flit back and forth, it is very easy to follow and know where in history you are. This attention to setting and timeline details is great.
I was enjoying this book a lot and liked the mystery and conspiracy elements to this story, then towards the 60% stage of the book, little bombshells started to be dropped. I suddenly knew what Million Eyes and other things in the story were. This is the stage where I felt the story quicken its pace, or was that me suddenly desperate to know more and so began to read faster?
There are a few characters in this story and they are easy to keep up with, the settings are good and the timelines are clear. The storyline is full of twists and turns that you don’t really get the full effect of until a lot later in the book and then you get the eureka moment without realising one was due! I do hope that makes sense …
This is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed, it is a mix of genres so if you like history, fiction, mystery, time travel or conspiracy theories in your reading then I really do recommend giving this book a read. It is the first in a planned trilogy and has been left with hints of a cliff hanger, but also nicely wrapped up to a point.
Now where to start, Million Eyes, well I could tell you what Million Eyes is but I won’t, you will have to read the story to discover the details. There are several other things I could tell you, but… yep, you guessed it… I’m not going tell you about them either lol!
So what I will tell you is that Ferro, a history teacher, has stumbled across something that could, if released to the public, turn what we know about our history on its head. He is obsessed with what he has found and wants to know more. Jennifer Larson has been following his blog and is intrigued, together they start to piece little snippets and leads together until they discover that there are obscure accounts that have been documented over the years that indicate that people from the future have been interfering, they have left evidence!
This has been very well written and as I have discovered from trying to write my review about this book, keeping a timeline that makes sense and doesn’t get muddled and confusing is a very difficult thing to do, but the author has pulled it off brilliantly so that it flows wonderfully.
The author has used parts of history and then spun them into a great setting for the storyline that sees the reader transported across centuries as a witness to the what unfolds. Given the fact that this is a story that does flit back and forth, it is very easy to follow and know where in history you are. This attention to setting and timeline details is great.
I was enjoying this book a lot and liked the mystery and conspiracy elements to this story, then towards the 60% stage of the book, little bombshells started to be dropped. I suddenly knew what Million Eyes and other things in the story were. This is the stage where I felt the story quicken its pace, or was that me suddenly desperate to know more and so began to read faster?
There are a few characters in this story and they are easy to keep up with, the settings are good and the timelines are clear. The storyline is full of twists and turns that you don’t really get the full effect of until a lot later in the book and then you get the eureka moment without realising one was due! I do hope that makes sense …
This is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed, it is a mix of genres so if you like history, fiction, mystery, time travel or conspiracy theories in your reading then I really do recommend giving this book a read. It is the first in a planned trilogy and has been left with hints of a cliff hanger, but also nicely wrapped up to a point.
January 17, 2020
Million Eyes is quite a novel. It is an historical fiction, thriller that jumps through several points of British history. It did keep me on the edge of my seat while each historical event and subsequent mystery/thriller unfolded. I couldn’t turn the page fast enough.
C.R. Berry manages to pull together a cast of famous figures and make them into real people. That is when you know you have a strong historical fiction on your hands. The characters you know from the history books are suddenly brought to life.
The plot is powerful and moves fast. It’s complex but readable in the best way. It’s thrilling and engaging. I’m really impressed with this novel and with C.R. Berry‘s writing.
Skillfully crafted, Million Eyes is definitely worth a read through or two!
*I was sent a free copy of VMillion Eyes in exchange for an honest review on the Blog Tour hosted by Rachel’s Random Resources. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
C.R. Berry manages to pull together a cast of famous figures and make them into real people. That is when you know you have a strong historical fiction on your hands. The characters you know from the history books are suddenly brought to life.
The plot is powerful and moves fast. It’s complex but readable in the best way. It’s thrilling and engaging. I’m really impressed with this novel and with C.R. Berry‘s writing.
Skillfully crafted, Million Eyes is definitely worth a read through or two!
*I was sent a free copy of VMillion Eyes in exchange for an honest review on the Blog Tour hosted by Rachel’s Random Resources. All opinions are my own and unbiased.*
January 15, 2020
A delicious fusion of conspiracy, crime, history and time-travel science fiction.
Science fiction is not a genre I read, but this story focuses on an intriguing conspiracy theory. It is easy to understand, and if you open your mind to the fantasy, plausible enough to hold your interest. A quirky duo of historical detectives takes on a menacing ominous power that is at war with human history.
The historical connections and flashbacks, give the story its depth and kept me reading. The dynamic between the history teacher and the history graduate is believable. They are complex and flawed, and very much the underdogs. You want them to find out the truth, and as the story progresses you want them to survive.
Engaging, intelligently written and page-turning.
I received a copy of this book from the author in return for an honest review.
January 13, 2020
I loved this book so much more than I expected! I will be completely honest with you as I always am, I’ve never read time travel before so I had really low expectations going into this book as I was worried I wouldn’t enjoy it. Oh boy was I wrong!! There was so much going on that I struggled putting the book down. We travel through time ourselves seeing major historical events such as the Black Death and the terror caused by Jack the Ripper. This story is so complex and the author did an amazing job of making sure that there were no lose ends, I loved seeing elements come together.
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January 6, 2020
This is a great book. Is it a SciFi /conspiracy thriller with time travel thrown in? It is a book that straddles genres and drags the reader through a myriad of adventures. Whilst it is hard to fit into a genre one niche it can fit in is" Superb quality fiction!"
This is the first book in a proposed trilogy and introduces us to the key jargons of the Scify/ conspiracy crossover thriller. It is a fast paced read and invites the reader to suspend their disbelief; and it rewards the reader in doing so. A book that spans 900 years of recorded history and more besides. This first book in the proposed trilogy sets up the premise for a superb series.
The narrative is full of well rounded characters and with not a wasted word in what is a piece of superb fiction. I would urge you to grab a copy and dive into the adventure. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
C.R. Berry is a writer to watch!
This is the first book in a proposed trilogy and introduces us to the key jargons of the Scify/ conspiracy crossover thriller. It is a fast paced read and invites the reader to suspend their disbelief; and it rewards the reader in doing so. A book that spans 900 years of recorded history and more besides. This first book in the proposed trilogy sets up the premise for a superb series.
The narrative is full of well rounded characters and with not a wasted word in what is a piece of superb fiction. I would urge you to grab a copy and dive into the adventure. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
C.R. Berry is a writer to watch!
March 4, 2020
It is pretty much impossible to write a convincing time travel story - I've never read one, and conspiracy theory stories have a poor track record with me because the author usually seems to believe the theory and is trying to push it rather than trying to tell an entertaining story. Million Eyes is a clear exception, this is a well-told story that uses time travel as a trope - don't ask how it works and just go with the story. The strongest part of it is the characterisation of the two main characters Gregory and Jennifer. Where it could be stronger is with the characterisation of the antagonists, Erica Morgan in particular; a deeper examination of their motives would have given added to the story. As it is time travel the story's timeline does jump around a fair bit and the reader does need to keep their wits about them to follow the story. Persist with it though, its worth it.
February 27, 2020
Last year, I raved and raved about this exciting new time travel world that was first presented to me via Million Eyes: Extra Time, a collection of short stories. Anyone who knows me knows I'm normally NOT a fan of shorts - but this collection wowed me from the opening salvo and my interest in the forthcoming books in the trilogy was more than peaked as a result. Well, the first book is now available and I'm pleased to report that it was a delight to read and offered a marvelous set-up to events to come.
The first in the series, Million Eyes, is a wild ride that whip-cracks back and forth through time, following a mysterious book that heralds a truly horrifying event that has the English monarchy in an uproar nearly from the very birth of the nation. There is time travel, history, alt-history, conspiracy theory, corporate greed, and a host of characters that range from the hapless to the harried to the horrible. It's a helluva ride - incredible yet all too believable at the same time. Time travel as a concept is one of my favorites; the possibilities for paradox, predestination, free will and quantum mechanics never cease to amaze me and offer so many fabulous story-telling options. Add in the ability to cover real AND possible history, and you've nearly always got me at hello. Put those tools into the hands of a talented writer, and magic usually follows.
I must admit that I found the pacing of much of the book to be slower than I anticipated, based on the short story collection I'd read previously. There are a lot of events presented, here and now and then, and they're action-packed, don't get me wrong, but yet somehow I still felt a slight distance from them. I really enjoyed the way Berry took on history's mysteries and gave them resolution through the time travel - it definitely led to some of the most intriguing bits of the story for me to see, for example, where the Princes in the Tower *really* went - but even those bits read a little slower and more methodically than I anticipated. It worked, given what I have gleaned of Berry's writing style so far, but surprised me nevertheless.
Ditto the characterization - there are a slew of people presented, in all timelines presented, who play a significant role in the events of the novel and I never really developed a connection to the vast majority of them. (Two notable exceptions - the excellent characterization of Princess Diana, who jumped off the page for me, which is strange since I have never before felt so drawn to her, and the horrifically corporate-evil queen Erica Morgan who felt like a perfect amalgamation of every corporate CEO I've ever known combined with every Disney villain-queen I've ever encountered.) I was VERY surprised by this, since the exceptional characterization and connection I felt to the disparate members of the various tales, was such a significant feature of the short stories for me - a feature that made the book so resonant for me because it was such a departure from how my experience of short stories usually goes. The primary reason I usually don't enjoy shorts is the lack of connection to the characters that is derived from the short-form limitations on character development. Berry did an AMAZING job of this in Extra Time, writing a series of tales that seemed unconnected until the entire collection had been read, at which point all of the overlaps became apparent and the whole thing became so much more than the sum of its parts.
In Million Eyes the novel, I never quite hit that point - but as it's the first book in the trilogy, I'm not worried about that (yet) based on my experience with the slow-building connectivity that was so masterfully handled with the short stories. The connections are coming - of that I'm certain - and when they do I have a feeling they're going to knock my socks off. The only question is how long it'll take to get there - and how long I'll have to wait for the next two books to find out!
Many thanks to the publisher and the author for my obligation-free copy of this book. And here's hoping the next installment comes out sooner rather than later!
The first in the series, Million Eyes, is a wild ride that whip-cracks back and forth through time, following a mysterious book that heralds a truly horrifying event that has the English monarchy in an uproar nearly from the very birth of the nation. There is time travel, history, alt-history, conspiracy theory, corporate greed, and a host of characters that range from the hapless to the harried to the horrible. It's a helluva ride - incredible yet all too believable at the same time. Time travel as a concept is one of my favorites; the possibilities for paradox, predestination, free will and quantum mechanics never cease to amaze me and offer so many fabulous story-telling options. Add in the ability to cover real AND possible history, and you've nearly always got me at hello. Put those tools into the hands of a talented writer, and magic usually follows.
I must admit that I found the pacing of much of the book to be slower than I anticipated, based on the short story collection I'd read previously. There are a lot of events presented, here and now and then, and they're action-packed, don't get me wrong, but yet somehow I still felt a slight distance from them. I really enjoyed the way Berry took on history's mysteries and gave them resolution through the time travel - it definitely led to some of the most intriguing bits of the story for me to see, for example, where the Princes in the Tower *really* went - but even those bits read a little slower and more methodically than I anticipated. It worked, given what I have gleaned of Berry's writing style so far, but surprised me nevertheless.
Ditto the characterization - there are a slew of people presented, in all timelines presented, who play a significant role in the events of the novel and I never really developed a connection to the vast majority of them. (Two notable exceptions - the excellent characterization of Princess Diana, who jumped off the page for me, which is strange since I have never before felt so drawn to her, and the horrifically corporate-evil queen Erica Morgan who felt like a perfect amalgamation of every corporate CEO I've ever known combined with every Disney villain-queen I've ever encountered.) I was VERY surprised by this, since the exceptional characterization and connection I felt to the disparate members of the various tales, was such a significant feature of the short stories for me - a feature that made the book so resonant for me because it was such a departure from how my experience of short stories usually goes. The primary reason I usually don't enjoy shorts is the lack of connection to the characters that is derived from the short-form limitations on character development. Berry did an AMAZING job of this in Extra Time, writing a series of tales that seemed unconnected until the entire collection had been read, at which point all of the overlaps became apparent and the whole thing became so much more than the sum of its parts.
In Million Eyes the novel, I never quite hit that point - but as it's the first book in the trilogy, I'm not worried about that (yet) based on my experience with the slow-building connectivity that was so masterfully handled with the short stories. The connections are coming - of that I'm certain - and when they do I have a feeling they're going to knock my socks off. The only question is how long it'll take to get there - and how long I'll have to wait for the next two books to find out!
Many thanks to the publisher and the author for my obligation-free copy of this book. And here's hoping the next installment comes out sooner rather than later!
March 1, 2020
Million Eyes is a thrilling novel that teases insight into some of the most iconic and shocking moments in our history. The main characters, Gregory Ferro and Jennifer Larson, share a curiosity that's so naturally compelling we get taken along for the ride. Their interplay is well-developed, with Ferro's obsessive pursuit of the truth finding a perfect match in Jennifer's sceptical yet hot headed nature. Despite their initial differences they encourage each other to persevere through the maze of impossible eyewitness accounts and historical documents.
When their investigation suggests the interference of time travellers they realise they're in the crosshairs of an overwhelmingly powerful and deadly organisation. The villains are also excellent, ranging from cold & calculating to perversely disturbed. Eventually Ferro and Jennifer become irreversibly entangled with the mystery of time itself and their lives are thrown into chaos the closer they get to proving the truth. Million Eyes' conclusion comes full circle to align earlier events then throws doubt on the true motives and identities of all involved.
The high-adrenaline final chapters promise there's still much more to be revealed.
When their investigation suggests the interference of time travellers they realise they're in the crosshairs of an overwhelmingly powerful and deadly organisation. The villains are also excellent, ranging from cold & calculating to perversely disturbed. Eventually Ferro and Jennifer become irreversibly entangled with the mystery of time itself and their lives are thrown into chaos the closer they get to proving the truth. Million Eyes' conclusion comes full circle to align earlier events then throws doubt on the true motives and identities of all involved.
The high-adrenaline final chapters promise there's still much more to be revealed.
April 6, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed Million Eyes and found it a genuine page turner. It's so well thought out and clever with how everything links together. Lots of surprises and unexpected shocks too! I can really recommend this book, regardless of your preferred genres this is incredibly compelling.
March 9, 2020
This turned out to be a really good read. But disappointed i didn't know it was going to be a trilogy , I would have liked to move into book 2 now.
January 14, 2020
How does a dry textbook, published in 1995, end up being mentioned in historical papers hundreds of years old and in another book published nearly twenty years before it was even written?
When ex-history teacher, Gregory Ferro, finds impossible evidence of an incredibly boring book, The History of Computer-Aided Timetabling for Railway Systems by Jeremy Jennings, in some old documents from 1348, he becomes convinced that time travellers have been manipulating history.
He soon persuades down-on-her-luck graduate, Jennifer Larson that it looks like something very peculiar might be going on, and they team up to try to solve the mystery.
It appears they are on to something, as they have made themselves the target of some very dangerous people, who are keen to keep their machinations secret.
What if they are right, and we are living in a timeline that has been deliberately altered by a powerful force out to take control of us all?
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I am somewhat of a self-confessed connoisseur when it comes to stories about time, as I absolutely adore them and have read loads. So. the fabulous sounding Million Eyes immediately grabbed my attention when I heard about it.
Well, readers, I have to tell you that I have not been disappointed! Million Eyes has everything I look for in a book about time travel - a compelling story and convincing time-lines - and I enjoyed every time-warped minute of it!
The story moves back and forth between the past, present and future, as we follow the adventures of Jeremy Jenning's apparently sleep-inducing book, giving us the low-down on the historical mentions Gregory Ferro and Jennifer Larson uncover. Trust me when I say that your head will spin at times, as you try to follow some of the time loops in play, but this is one of the things I absolutely love about this sort of book when it is done well.
There are some pretty significant players in history who have a part in the story - William II, Edward III, the Princes in the Tower, a very famous Victorian killer, and even Princess Diana - and it turns out that the days of old we may have learned about in school might not have happened the way the textbooks have claimed. Conspiracy theorists are going to love this book! C.R. Berry works these famous names most persuasively into this science fiction tale, and several of the scenes actually had me chuckling - even the very bloody ones - as there is a deliciously dark vein of humour that runs through the whole shebang.
I really enjoyed the way Million Eyes gets you thinking about corporate greed and how huge conglomerates are trying to take over our lives - there are some obvious targets that C.R. Berry pokes fun at here (think a certain search engine provider and a fruit-themed electronics manufacturer), which I found both amusing and very pertinent. There is also a little nod towards the weirdness of current American politics at the end of the book too, which was brilliant.
Million Eyes is a cracking five star romp of a read, and I can thoroughly recommend it both to those of you who love a time-travel story, and those of you who may be new to the genre. This is set to be the first part in a new trilogy, and I cannot wait for more.
When ex-history teacher, Gregory Ferro, finds impossible evidence of an incredibly boring book, The History of Computer-Aided Timetabling for Railway Systems by Jeremy Jennings, in some old documents from 1348, he becomes convinced that time travellers have been manipulating history.
He soon persuades down-on-her-luck graduate, Jennifer Larson that it looks like something very peculiar might be going on, and they team up to try to solve the mystery.
It appears they are on to something, as they have made themselves the target of some very dangerous people, who are keen to keep their machinations secret.
What if they are right, and we are living in a timeline that has been deliberately altered by a powerful force out to take control of us all?
*******************************************************************************
I am somewhat of a self-confessed connoisseur when it comes to stories about time, as I absolutely adore them and have read loads. So. the fabulous sounding Million Eyes immediately grabbed my attention when I heard about it.
Well, readers, I have to tell you that I have not been disappointed! Million Eyes has everything I look for in a book about time travel - a compelling story and convincing time-lines - and I enjoyed every time-warped minute of it!
The story moves back and forth between the past, present and future, as we follow the adventures of Jeremy Jenning's apparently sleep-inducing book, giving us the low-down on the historical mentions Gregory Ferro and Jennifer Larson uncover. Trust me when I say that your head will spin at times, as you try to follow some of the time loops in play, but this is one of the things I absolutely love about this sort of book when it is done well.
There are some pretty significant players in history who have a part in the story - William II, Edward III, the Princes in the Tower, a very famous Victorian killer, and even Princess Diana - and it turns out that the days of old we may have learned about in school might not have happened the way the textbooks have claimed. Conspiracy theorists are going to love this book! C.R. Berry works these famous names most persuasively into this science fiction tale, and several of the scenes actually had me chuckling - even the very bloody ones - as there is a deliciously dark vein of humour that runs through the whole shebang.
I really enjoyed the way Million Eyes gets you thinking about corporate greed and how huge conglomerates are trying to take over our lives - there are some obvious targets that C.R. Berry pokes fun at here (think a certain search engine provider and a fruit-themed electronics manufacturer), which I found both amusing and very pertinent. There is also a little nod towards the weirdness of current American politics at the end of the book too, which was brilliant.
Million Eyes is a cracking five star romp of a read, and I can thoroughly recommend it both to those of you who love a time-travel story, and those of you who may be new to the genre. This is set to be the first part in a new trilogy, and I cannot wait for more.
January 22, 2020
Well, what can I say about this fantastic and fast paced conspiracy thriller? C.R. Berry has written a tightly plotted and intricate story that had me enthralled from the very first page. As a massive fan of time travel fiction I knew this book would be something I would love – and I wasn’t wrong! It holds its own very well amongst the very best books of this genre that I’ve read over the years, in what has been a fascination with time travel that began at 11 years old when I first read Time and Again by the brilliant Jack Finney.
Gregory Ferro is an ex-history teacher who has stumbled upon evidence that a cabal of time travellers is responsible for several key events in our history. He teams up with college graduate Jennifer Larson, working tirelessly to uncover the truth, even at the expense of his own personal relationships. But their research attracts the attention of the time travellers, with Gregory and Jennifer soon finding themselves targeted by an assassin who does not want the truth to be known.
Million Eyes is a fast paced conspiracy thriller about power, corruption and destiny that had my heart racing from beginning to end. The story is told through the eyes of both Gregory and Jennifer, interlinked with the telling of key events from throughout history that the time travelling cabal are heavily involved in. How much danger are our intrepid duo actually in? And what exactly is the strange book the time travellers are desperate to find? Can it really have anything to do with key historical events that have been shrouded in mystery throughout time?
I loved this book! It’s a thrilling rollercoaster of a read that’s filled to the brim with intrigue and conspiracy theories, the twists and turns coming thick and fast as the truth is slowly uncovered piece by piece. Gregory and Jennifer are fascinating characters who make a great (if unlikely) team, their fear palpable as the net closes in on them, making for a tense and gripping read.
Million Eyes is a well written, intense read that had my heart pounding in my chest as the book drew to a close. A highly recommended and gripping read that I thoroughly enjoyed! I hope to read more from this talented author in the future. Or the past? You never know…
A very easy 5 stars.
Gregory Ferro is an ex-history teacher who has stumbled upon evidence that a cabal of time travellers is responsible for several key events in our history. He teams up with college graduate Jennifer Larson, working tirelessly to uncover the truth, even at the expense of his own personal relationships. But their research attracts the attention of the time travellers, with Gregory and Jennifer soon finding themselves targeted by an assassin who does not want the truth to be known.
Million Eyes is a fast paced conspiracy thriller about power, corruption and destiny that had my heart racing from beginning to end. The story is told through the eyes of both Gregory and Jennifer, interlinked with the telling of key events from throughout history that the time travelling cabal are heavily involved in. How much danger are our intrepid duo actually in? And what exactly is the strange book the time travellers are desperate to find? Can it really have anything to do with key historical events that have been shrouded in mystery throughout time?
I loved this book! It’s a thrilling rollercoaster of a read that’s filled to the brim with intrigue and conspiracy theories, the twists and turns coming thick and fast as the truth is slowly uncovered piece by piece. Gregory and Jennifer are fascinating characters who make a great (if unlikely) team, their fear palpable as the net closes in on them, making for a tense and gripping read.
Million Eyes is a well written, intense read that had my heart pounding in my chest as the book drew to a close. A highly recommended and gripping read that I thoroughly enjoyed! I hope to read more from this talented author in the future. Or the past? You never know…
A very easy 5 stars.
April 9, 2020
Million Eyes is quite unlike anything I’ve ever read before – mainly because I don’t usually go for sci-fi. But I’m truly glad I stepped outside my literary comfort zone to give Million Eyes a go, because there are no heavy-handed explanations of physics or the mechanics of time travel to be found here, simply a cracking story about two people on the trail of a massive conspiracy.
I loved the historical elements as time travellers pop back to check out some enduring mysteries from British history (and solve them – thank god we now have some answers!). Some you’ll know, others you won’t, but historical knowledge is not a prerequisite to enjoying the ride.
Above all Million Eyes is fun and pacey making it the perfect lockdown read.
I loved the historical elements as time travellers pop back to check out some enduring mysteries from British history (and solve them – thank god we now have some answers!). Some you’ll know, others you won’t, but historical knowledge is not a prerequisite to enjoying the ride.
Above all Million Eyes is fun and pacey making it the perfect lockdown read.
April 10, 2020
After reading about this book, it was one I was looking forward to in advance & I wasn’t disappointed.
It has just the right amount of tension to keep things flowing and a good set of characters to be invested in with strong females as both protagonist and villain.
With sprinklings of darkness, Million Eyes has a lot going for it and likely one I’d read for a 2nd time.
It has just the right amount of tension to keep things flowing and a good set of characters to be invested in with strong females as both protagonist and villain.
With sprinklings of darkness, Million Eyes has a lot going for it and likely one I’d read for a 2nd time.
January 18, 2020
Time Travel: check
Royalty: check
History: check
Conspiracy theories: check
Yes, Million Eyes has all of the above which is what made me fairly sure I would enjoy it. In fact I loved it and found it hard to put down, reading it within the space of a day.
The concept of the story is that tragic royal events weren't actually meant to happen and that they all came about because time travellers went back in time and made them happen, all in the pursuit of a rather oddly named textbook. What always completely flummoxes me about time travel is the question of whether people in the future are making the events happen to create an eventuality of their choosing or whether they were going to happen anyway and they're not altering anything, just experiencing it, and oh my goodness……….there's my mind flummoxed all over again.
I absolutely love this kind of story, one that challenges me to get my head around it, to put pieces together to make a whole. I thought Million Eyes was incredibly well-plotted, everything made perfect sense even whilst my mind was trying to get itself around all that was going on. As a royalist and someone who enjoys historical fiction, I found the idea absolutely fascinating that Princess Diana's crash might have been orchestrated for some reason other than the many conspiracy theories we already know about, and I found completely thrilling the possibility that the Princes in the Tower in 1483 might have disappeared in different circumstances to what history tells us might have happened.
This is also a story of technology and its sometimes dubious powers. The notion of a million eyes watching us isn't exactly new but it's stories like this one that really make me think of the consequences of our modern environment.
This book was right up my street and I'm so pleased to know it's the first in a trilogy. I enjoyed the characterisations, with Jennifer and Ferro investigating in the current day, the villains of the piece, and then the historical figures, and I thought the author's writing was engaging, smart and skilful. If you love a mind-boggling tale combining fact and fiction that really makes you think then Million Eyes comes recommended by me.
Royalty: check
History: check
Conspiracy theories: check
Yes, Million Eyes has all of the above which is what made me fairly sure I would enjoy it. In fact I loved it and found it hard to put down, reading it within the space of a day.
The concept of the story is that tragic royal events weren't actually meant to happen and that they all came about because time travellers went back in time and made them happen, all in the pursuit of a rather oddly named textbook. What always completely flummoxes me about time travel is the question of whether people in the future are making the events happen to create an eventuality of their choosing or whether they were going to happen anyway and they're not altering anything, just experiencing it, and oh my goodness……….there's my mind flummoxed all over again.
I absolutely love this kind of story, one that challenges me to get my head around it, to put pieces together to make a whole. I thought Million Eyes was incredibly well-plotted, everything made perfect sense even whilst my mind was trying to get itself around all that was going on. As a royalist and someone who enjoys historical fiction, I found the idea absolutely fascinating that Princess Diana's crash might have been orchestrated for some reason other than the many conspiracy theories we already know about, and I found completely thrilling the possibility that the Princes in the Tower in 1483 might have disappeared in different circumstances to what history tells us might have happened.
This is also a story of technology and its sometimes dubious powers. The notion of a million eyes watching us isn't exactly new but it's stories like this one that really make me think of the consequences of our modern environment.
This book was right up my street and I'm so pleased to know it's the first in a trilogy. I enjoyed the characterisations, with Jennifer and Ferro investigating in the current day, the villains of the piece, and then the historical figures, and I thought the author's writing was engaging, smart and skilful. If you love a mind-boggling tale combining fact and fiction that really makes you think then Million Eyes comes recommended by me.
March 21, 2020
Million Eyes intrigued me from the start; what is the secret of the impossible book? Is Gregory Ferro onto something? It’s well-written, paced fast enough for an impatient reader like myself and delivers some shocks along the way. The characters are easy to identify with and I loved sharing the journey of discovery with them. The way history is weaved into the storyline is ingenious and utterly believable. You don’t need to be a fan of the genre to enjoy it – it’s just a great book. Definitely a five-star read.
January 10, 2020
Although Million Eyes is a conspiracy thriller which explores just how far technology is able to not just monitor but also change our lives, it opens in 1100 as William II and his servant discuss a mysterious book. It's unclear what is so important about the book but its title alone - 'The History of Computer-Aided Timetabling for Railway Systems' means it's immediately obvious that it shouldn't exist in the 12th century. I've seen the Rufus Stone in the New Forest where Richard was supposedly accidentally killed by an arrow fired by Sir Walter Tyrell but perhaps it wasn't quite as straightforward an event as the history books tell...
When Gregory Ferro is given evidence which suggests that there was much more to Richard's death than a simple accident, he realises he is on to something big. The former history teacher becomes obsessed with his investigation which leads him to believe that time travel is not only possible but also that history has been rewritten because of it. Meanwhile, Jennifer Larson is out of work again after losing her job at a call centre. She comes across Ferro's blog about his discoveries and leaves a comment which leads to the pair agreeing to meet up.
The pair are very different people and I particularly enjoyed seeing how Jennifer's understandable scepticism gradually diminishes as she realises that he is telling the truth. What follows is a fast-paced thriller which effectively switches between key moments in history - including the plague, the Princes in the Tower and the death of Diana - and the increasingly dangerous situation Ferro and Jennifer find themselves in; I really appreciated how every time period and alternate scenario was so vividly evoked throughout. It's difficult to review this book without giving away spoilers but I can say that there are some completely unexpected moments which totally shocked me. As somebody who loves reading thrillers, sci-fi and historical fiction I was spoiled by Million Eyes and was completely gripped by the clever, twisty plot.
The characterisation is excellent throughout; Ferro is an ordinary man, a former history teacher who eventually risks everything to get to the truth. It's actually quite heartbreaking to see him lose what he most loves as he reaches the point where what matters most to him is following his investigation wherever it may take him. Jennifer is a fabulous character and I absolutely loved how she starts the novel as a drifting graduate, unsure what she wants from life and unable to hold her tongue and yet it transpires that in the face of danger she is a courageous and resolute young woman who keeps going even as she is faced with the horrifying reality that she doesn't know who she can trust. As the novel progresses, it becomes apparent that there are really sinister forces at work here and everything we know may be a lie. It sounds terrifying - and it is - but Jennifer in particular has a really likeable dry wit which ensures that there are lighter moments too.
As a long-time Whovian, perhaps the biggest compliment I can pay to Million Eyes is that it reminded me of a Doctor Who plot (I loved the reference to the big ball of wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff). C.R. Berry has taken a scenario which should be unbelievable but by including well-known events and our universal fears about invasive technology, it actually feels only too plausible. Tense, ominous and addictive, I absolutely loved every word of this intelligent, complex thriller and can't wait to discover what happens next. Very highly recommended.
When Gregory Ferro is given evidence which suggests that there was much more to Richard's death than a simple accident, he realises he is on to something big. The former history teacher becomes obsessed with his investigation which leads him to believe that time travel is not only possible but also that history has been rewritten because of it. Meanwhile, Jennifer Larson is out of work again after losing her job at a call centre. She comes across Ferro's blog about his discoveries and leaves a comment which leads to the pair agreeing to meet up.
The pair are very different people and I particularly enjoyed seeing how Jennifer's understandable scepticism gradually diminishes as she realises that he is telling the truth. What follows is a fast-paced thriller which effectively switches between key moments in history - including the plague, the Princes in the Tower and the death of Diana - and the increasingly dangerous situation Ferro and Jennifer find themselves in; I really appreciated how every time period and alternate scenario was so vividly evoked throughout. It's difficult to review this book without giving away spoilers but I can say that there are some completely unexpected moments which totally shocked me. As somebody who loves reading thrillers, sci-fi and historical fiction I was spoiled by Million Eyes and was completely gripped by the clever, twisty plot.
The characterisation is excellent throughout; Ferro is an ordinary man, a former history teacher who eventually risks everything to get to the truth. It's actually quite heartbreaking to see him lose what he most loves as he reaches the point where what matters most to him is following his investigation wherever it may take him. Jennifer is a fabulous character and I absolutely loved how she starts the novel as a drifting graduate, unsure what she wants from life and unable to hold her tongue and yet it transpires that in the face of danger she is a courageous and resolute young woman who keeps going even as she is faced with the horrifying reality that she doesn't know who she can trust. As the novel progresses, it becomes apparent that there are really sinister forces at work here and everything we know may be a lie. It sounds terrifying - and it is - but Jennifer in particular has a really likeable dry wit which ensures that there are lighter moments too.
As a long-time Whovian, perhaps the biggest compliment I can pay to Million Eyes is that it reminded me of a Doctor Who plot (I loved the reference to the big ball of wibbly wobbly timey wimey stuff). C.R. Berry has taken a scenario which should be unbelievable but by including well-known events and our universal fears about invasive technology, it actually feels only too plausible. Tense, ominous and addictive, I absolutely loved every word of this intelligent, complex thriller and can't wait to discover what happens next. Very highly recommended.
June 2, 2021
This book isn't the usual book I would read. But I really enjoyed the story and how the twists and turns came about. I am intrigued to see where this story goes and am excited to when book 2 comes out.
If your a fan of time travel and conspiracy theories this will be an enjoyable read as well as if your a fan of Dr.who and xfiles. I advise that you should read this as it will surprise you. A new author with talents like this you should keep your eyes on them as they will become I highly anticipated writer. I say again please read this book you will enjoy it.
If your a fan of time travel and conspiracy theories this will be an enjoyable read as well as if your a fan of Dr.who and xfiles. I advise that you should read this as it will surprise you. A new author with talents like this you should keep your eyes on them as they will become I highly anticipated writer. I say again please read this book you will enjoy it.
January 16, 2020
I'm a fan of Elsewhen Press; they've gained a reputation for publishing high quality speculative fiction. I'm also a fan of time travel novels, so had high expectations of this book, their latest release. I wasn't disappointed! Million Eyes is a fast paced time travel adventure coupled with a fantastic conspiracy theory. The novel addresses some of history's greatest mysteries such as: How did William II die? What happened to the princes in the tower? And what was the truth about Princess Diana's death? We also enter the eras of the Black Death and Jack the Ripper. The novel is well researched, intelligently written and highly plausible. At the same time, it doesn't get too bogged down in detail and has a contemporary feel that makes it an accessible read, even for those who don't usually like sci-fi.
My occasional disappointment in novels of this type are one-dimensional characters, but this was not the case with Million Eyes. Fiftysomething Ferro, obsessed with his research at the expense of his family life, and Jennifer, a recent graduate lacking in direction, are well developed characters that are easy to relate to. Of note, many of the main protagonists in the novel are female, a refreshing change.
I read this book in three sittings; it was hard to put down. I understand it is the first in a trilogy; I can't wait to read the next installment.
My occasional disappointment in novels of this type are one-dimensional characters, but this was not the case with Million Eyes. Fiftysomething Ferro, obsessed with his research at the expense of his family life, and Jennifer, a recent graduate lacking in direction, are well developed characters that are easy to relate to. Of note, many of the main protagonists in the novel are female, a refreshing change.
I read this book in three sittings; it was hard to put down. I understand it is the first in a trilogy; I can't wait to read the next installment.
January 22, 2020
Wow this is a great read. Imagine everything you learned in history at school was wrong. How would you view the world now? This book reads like a Dr Who episode.
Gregory Ferro was a history teacher, so when he learns that something he has believed his all life, may not be true, he decides to investigate. His digging leads him to time travel and the belief that people can move through time and space, altering the past.
What I loved about this book is the going back to different periods of time, I always love a different take on history. I also loved the suggestion that something very recent has been changed.
An excellent read and highly recommended.
Gregory Ferro was a history teacher, so when he learns that something he has believed his all life, may not be true, he decides to investigate. His digging leads him to time travel and the belief that people can move through time and space, altering the past.
What I loved about this book is the going back to different periods of time, I always love a different take on history. I also loved the suggestion that something very recent has been changed.
An excellent read and highly recommended.
January 9, 2020
It's good to know that this is the first book in a series, because I could read CR Berry's stories over and over again. The mix of history, conspiracy theories and time travel works sublimely, and the storytelling is so very clever.
The "fun" begins with Gregory Ferro and his blog, in which his seven readers are privy to his "findings" on the death of William II, the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, the Black Death, and the death of Princess Diana, all of which are connected by this obscure book with the impossible title: "The History of Computer-Aided Timetabling for Railway Systems" by Jeremy Jennings.
When history graduate Jennifer Larson reads one of his posts, she's intrigued by his theories and arranges to meet him in person in a nearby pub. The meeting doesn't go as expected, and they part company only to meet again on a train. Ferro tries to avoid her, thinking her rude after she dismissed his ideas previously, but Jennifer apologises and asks if he's made any progress. Ferro is dying to discuss his findings with someone, and so they later meet up at his home. Jennifer offers to help and they agree to stay in touch.
And that's when things really go awry ... Ferro, it seems, is being watched, and the watchers are concerned he's getting too close to exposing them, putting their world-altering plans at risk. He has to warn Jennifer. Is he too late? She is a target too, but who is observing them and why?
The story alternates through different timelines to tell the "real" stories of William II, the Princes in the Tower, and of Diana, Princess of Wales. The history is detailed and engrossing, the plotlines are absorbing, and the book connection is fascinating, especially how it is passed on from generation to generation to ensure the Monarchy is safe. Those in control are not willing to let anyone stop them, no life is too precious and absolutely nothing is beyond them.
It's a tense, fast-paced page-turner of a story, with relatable and believable characters in Ferro and Jennifer. It'll have you wondering exactly who can you trust. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the next in the series.
The "fun" begins with Gregory Ferro and his blog, in which his seven readers are privy to his "findings" on the death of William II, the disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, the Black Death, and the death of Princess Diana, all of which are connected by this obscure book with the impossible title: "The History of Computer-Aided Timetabling for Railway Systems" by Jeremy Jennings.
When history graduate Jennifer Larson reads one of his posts, she's intrigued by his theories and arranges to meet him in person in a nearby pub. The meeting doesn't go as expected, and they part company only to meet again on a train. Ferro tries to avoid her, thinking her rude after she dismissed his ideas previously, but Jennifer apologises and asks if he's made any progress. Ferro is dying to discuss his findings with someone, and so they later meet up at his home. Jennifer offers to help and they agree to stay in touch.
And that's when things really go awry ... Ferro, it seems, is being watched, and the watchers are concerned he's getting too close to exposing them, putting their world-altering plans at risk. He has to warn Jennifer. Is he too late? She is a target too, but who is observing them and why?
The story alternates through different timelines to tell the "real" stories of William II, the Princes in the Tower, and of Diana, Princess of Wales. The history is detailed and engrossing, the plotlines are absorbing, and the book connection is fascinating, especially how it is passed on from generation to generation to ensure the Monarchy is safe. Those in control are not willing to let anyone stop them, no life is too precious and absolutely nothing is beyond them.
It's a tense, fast-paced page-turner of a story, with relatable and believable characters in Ferro and Jennifer. It'll have you wondering exactly who can you trust. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the next in the series.
March 1, 2020
A meticulously plotted time travel novel, well-written with plenty of twists. At first it appears to involve a series of random events throughout history, but they are soon tied together in an enjoyable time travel story. I enjoyed this and look forward to the rest of the trilogy.
January 22, 2020
Time travelling problem solvers
Another great read that I enjoyed . Well done Chris for moving into the sci-fi world . This was a good plot which came together making the dangers of time travel become real .
Another great read that I enjoyed . Well done Chris for moving into the sci-fi world . This was a good plot which came together making the dangers of time travel become real .
January 6, 2020
As someone who found not only the death of princess Diana tragic, but also fishy this book really piqued my interest straight away. Conspiracy theories make for great stories and this is no exception. I simply couldn’t fault this book. The author who it’s clear has a keen interest in time travel has taken that and run with it and produced a story that is It fast paced, action packed, historically well researched, the flow is seem less and every character is believable. An epic story that is intelligent, interesting and captivating and the ending is a real hook. I can’t wait for the next book.
April 4, 2021
Keep an eye on C. R. Berry. He is a very capable, prolific time-travel writer. As far as time travel in fiction is concerned, I would tag him, maybe, only second to Neal Stephenson and/or Nicole Galland and, possibly, concurrently at rank #1, somehow. Achtung: he is a serious, proficient, top quality writer. His plotting skills with Million Eyes #1 are polished, intricate and superb. A little beyond the midnovel point, the story starts to fold back upon itself, things start to fall in place and wow, the skills of Berry finally get to shine splendourously. Fun 360°. If you're in for time travel reading stravaganza, go get it right away and read it.
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April 9, 2020
Thanks to the author ,the publisher And Rachel from Rachels Random Resources for this book in return for my own honest review.
This book had me gripped from the first to the last page. This is the first book I have read from this author and publisher.
I have always been fascinated by Time travel but reading this book has made me so much more interested in it!!
This book really makes you think about what has happened in the past or Princess Diana’s death and wether it was an accident or if there was something more sinister about it.
I would recommend this book to everyone!!
This book had me gripped from the first to the last page. This is the first book I have read from this author and publisher.
I have always been fascinated by Time travel but reading this book has made me so much more interested in it!!
This book really makes you think about what has happened in the past or Princess Diana’s death and wether it was an accident or if there was something more sinister about it.
I would recommend this book to everyone!!
October 3, 2023
I have never read a book involving time travel before, so I was skepitcal how everything would piece together at the end and I was not disappointed! Enough was left at the end for me to immediately pickup the next one in the series!
April 11, 2022
Million Eyes is an exciting, brilliantly executed thriller that had me on-edge and desperate to know more with every page. It is written so cleverly - you're immediately gripped and transported alongside the characters to wherever they may be going (and if you're anything like me, your heart-rate will increase with suspense whilst reading it!). It is easy to follow the characters on their journey and to recognise where you are on the timeline. You are taken back and forth to different points in history and you soon discover the lengths Gregory and Jennifer will go to stop the evils of corruption and power from succeeding... But will Gregory and Jennifer triumph?
I absolutely loved this book. It has everything I enjoy - it is a thriller filled with conspiracies, mystery, power and fantasy. A dramatic read and I can't wait for the next one in the trilogy.
I absolutely loved this book. It has everything I enjoy - it is a thriller filled with conspiracies, mystery, power and fantasy. A dramatic read and I can't wait for the next one in the trilogy.
May 26, 2025
Million Eyes 1 of 3, by CR Berry, a time travelling tale gripping fast paced.. Conspiracy theories. Gregory Ferro finds evidence of time travel and Jennifer Larson who follows his blog begins to see the truth. Will the world ever be the same again. Totally different but really enjoyable. Brilliant original idea. Read in one sitting. 4* Kindle.
July 14, 2023
A really good read like an end to end thriller. I thought this was a pretty good effort for a time travel thriller and the factual historical details details matched up well in the fantasy story, more so being British and mostly London in particular.
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