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The Time Travelling Tourist #2
The Poison Pen
It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword, but what if the holder of the pen loses everything and in retaliation takes up his sword against the people who have wronged him?
One day the FBI is attacked and two of its agents are killed. Soon after, the FBI headquarters is rocked by an explosion coming from a secret room deep inside the bowels of the building. This place is only known to a few as the time room.
As information is gathered regarding these incidents, the director of the FBI calls in those who have reason to know about the Time room, and soon the evidence leads to a rogue Time Traveller and author.
But what can be done without a time machine to hunt this man? They need help and one of the FBI agents is holding onto a secret that could assist them: Brian Partridge is alive.
One day the FBI is attacked and two of its agents are killed. Soon after, the FBI headquarters is rocked by an explosion coming from a secret room deep inside the bowels of the building. This place is only known to a few as the time room.
As information is gathered regarding these incidents, the director of the FBI calls in those who have reason to know about the Time room, and soon the evidence leads to a rogue Time Traveller and author.
But what can be done without a time machine to hunt this man? They need help and one of the FBI agents is holding onto a secret that could assist them: Brian Partridge is alive.
452 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 29, 2022
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About the author
Nick James
19 books56 followersNick James is the author of books covering many genres.
From ‘The Misplaced Man Trilogy’ and ‘The Victorian Vampire’ to ‘What Zombie Apocalypse’.
He has now hit the ground running with science fiction titles; ‘The Time Travelling Tourist’
and his recent release ‘They Stand Among Us’, an alien invasion story.
All are written in his easy-to-read style, with action and humor.
He has countless other stories and sequels in the planning stages.
From ‘The Misplaced Man Trilogy’ and ‘The Victorian Vampire’ to ‘What Zombie Apocalypse’.
He has now hit the ground running with science fiction titles; ‘The Time Travelling Tourist’
and his recent release ‘They Stand Among Us’, an alien invasion story.
All are written in his easy-to-read style, with action and humor.
He has countless other stories and sequels in the planning stages.
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October 5, 2022
Fantastic read.
Book 1 was a great start to the story. Book 2 just as good , in fact I rarely put my kindle down...for goodness sake Mr James please hurry along with book 3...... Thoroughly enjoyed this story so far..buy it you must.
Book 1 was a great start to the story. Book 2 just as good , in fact I rarely put my kindle down...for goodness sake Mr James please hurry along with book 3...... Thoroughly enjoyed this story so far..buy it you must.
October 10, 2022
3rd book
Better have another in the side wings.kind of a cliff hanger where it ends but al in al a good read
Better have another in the side wings.kind of a cliff hanger where it ends but al in al a good read
October 3, 2022
Great story
I've read both Time Travelling Tourist books and very much hope there is a third in the pipeline. Loved the cast of characters and the twists and turns of the plot.
I've read both Time Travelling Tourist books and very much hope there is a third in the pipeline. Loved the cast of characters and the twists and turns of the plot.
September 19, 2022
Good story, horrible editing
The good: This is a really interesting time traveling concept. The main characters are intriguing, the points in history are captivating. The progression has been realistic. I’m very much looking forward to the next book to see what happens to Brian and Dana and the rest of the crew.
The bad: There are so, so many editing issues. Without exaggeration, there’s at least one on every page. It’s typically missing words, so you’re left to fill in the blank with what the author meant to say. I expect a few things like that in a book, but when it’s every few paragraphs it becomes mentally exhausting and frustrating. It’s not something spell check is going to catch, it needs an actual human editor to see things like “we’re” instead of “were” or the missing “to” in “causing the agency staff look to each other and then to the Partridges…” or what I think should be an “in” in “The gun twitched his hand as pain coursed through his left arm.” I could go on for ages with examples but you get the gist.
This would be a really enjoyable read if the editing issues were addressed. If you can look past those, the story really is worth reading.
The good: This is a really interesting time traveling concept. The main characters are intriguing, the points in history are captivating. The progression has been realistic. I’m very much looking forward to the next book to see what happens to Brian and Dana and the rest of the crew.
The bad: There are so, so many editing issues. Without exaggeration, there’s at least one on every page. It’s typically missing words, so you’re left to fill in the blank with what the author meant to say. I expect a few things like that in a book, but when it’s every few paragraphs it becomes mentally exhausting and frustrating. It’s not something spell check is going to catch, it needs an actual human editor to see things like “we’re” instead of “were” or the missing “to” in “causing the agency staff look to each other and then to the Partridges…” or what I think should be an “in” in “The gun twitched his hand as pain coursed through his left arm.” I could go on for ages with examples but you get the gist.
This would be a really enjoyable read if the editing issues were addressed. If you can look past those, the story really is worth reading.
April 13, 2023
I didn't like this installment as much as I liked the first one. Some of the descriptions that James uses just seemed off. He repeatedly referred to the characters drinking coffee as if it had some special significance (it didn't). He also seemed to focus on the food the characters consumed quite a bit. The weirdest thing, however, which I don't remember seeing in the first book, was that he went out of his way to refer the racial and ethnic backgrounds of the characters. He specifically pointed out that Marcus was Mexican, that the FBI Director's assistant was a "Caucasian woman" and that Cliff and Claudette were African-American. These details didn't really add anything to the story and it almost seemed that the author was simply adding them as "filler".
February 7, 2023
Lacks a professional proofreader
I think the author wrote an interesting story because I was engaged in the tale. That said, he desperately needs to engage a proofreader. Misspellings, incorrect punctuation, changing pronouns, changing characters' gender -- in short it was quite a mess. All of these things made for a difficult read. Because of all of this, I gave it three stars, and that was generous.
I think the author wrote an interesting story because I was engaged in the tale. That said, he desperately needs to engage a proofreader. Misspellings, incorrect punctuation, changing pronouns, changing characters' gender -- in short it was quite a mess. All of these things made for a difficult read. Because of all of this, I gave it three stars, and that was generous.
July 4, 2022
Good clean time travel stories
I love time travel stories, this one had just enough twist to to keep my mind going to the end or was it?
I love time travel stories, this one had just enough twist to to keep my mind going to the end or was it?
June 14, 2023
I admire the imagination of Nick James. He takes time travel in a different direction from what I'm used to. Of course my experience has been limited to H.G. Wells, James A. Pearson and Adam Eccles. None of them had numerous groups playing cat & mouse or whack-a-mole through time. It makes for some excitement. But you'll notice that I gave the book only a middling rating. The book is written in a lazy, sloppy fashion. The clichés limit the book's creativity. In 450 pages there must be more than a thousand 'rolled eyes' and 'bitten bottom lips'. This all restricts characterization and the feeling that you're reading good literature. I won't deal in spoilers but I hated the way the book ended. I liked the first book, the sequel hardly at all.
August 22, 2023
This sequel is a satisfying continuation of the time-traveling tourists with plenty of action and suspense. The characters are likeable and the sense of traveling into history is convincing. However...the book needs an editor and proofreader. The number of grammatic and punctuation errors are more than distracting. Looking forward to a third installment, but hoping Mr. James is more careful to make corrections before publishing.
July 14, 2022
miniseries,please!
Just wonderful. So much better than the tiresome bestsellers that have money, publicity hype and big publishing pushing them. Most are boring self indulgent musings of their inner thoughts and feelings. All about them, their lives …..me,me,me,yuk! These books are just good adventure stories with basically good, likeable characters. Thanks!
Just wonderful. So much better than the tiresome bestsellers that have money, publicity hype and big publishing pushing them. Most are boring self indulgent musings of their inner thoughts and feelings. All about them, their lives …..me,me,me,yuk! These books are just good adventure stories with basically good, likeable characters. Thanks!
January 2, 2023
A quite enjoyable series so far...
I have very much enjoyed the first two books. The Author has created characters that you feel good rooting for and characters you have no problem disliking. I'm really looking forward to the next book (at least, there better be a next book) I guess we'll wait and see. After all...in the words of the author "Only time will tell"
I have very much enjoyed the first two books. The Author has created characters that you feel good rooting for and characters you have no problem disliking. I'm really looking forward to the next book (at least, there better be a next book) I guess we'll wait and see. After all...in the words of the author "Only time will tell"
August 5, 2023
Author took too long making his points.
The further you get into the story, you can tell how he stretched out the story with unnecessary extras that weren’t even pertinent. It also may be time for a better proofreader as this one was as equally anxious to finish their task as the errors increased as well. Good story but way too long to tell it.
The further you get into the story, you can tell how he stretched out the story with unnecessary extras that weren’t even pertinent. It also may be time for a better proofreader as this one was as equally anxious to finish their task as the errors increased as well. Good story but way too long to tell it.
November 6, 2022
A good tale with two exceptions. Britishisms abound which added to the confusion which were created by continuity problems. (See notes) If Mr James continues with this series he needs to find an American to help with the previously mentioned problems.
April 5, 2023
Good second round
Good second round. Introducing new characters added some to plot but not fleshed out enough. Main characters still follow their personality traits. Looking forward to next book
Good second round. Introducing new characters added some to plot but not fleshed out enough. Main characters still follow their personality traits. Looking forward to next book
July 1, 2023
A page turner
A good tale. But it annoyingly violates its own time travel rules about can't go to the same place again on the same time and proceds to do just that in multiple instances. But you just have to accept that. But still look by forward to more
A good tale. But it annoyingly violates its own time travel rules about can't go to the same place again on the same time and proceds to do just that in multiple instances. But you just have to accept that. But still look by forward to more
February 1, 2024
The Time Traveling Tourist: Book II
Wow! This was a real page turner and very fast paced! I couldn't read it before bed as the story would keep running through my head. I highly recommend this historical time travel series. I want to know what happens to everyone! So good!!
Wow! This was a real page turner and very fast paced! I couldn't read it before bed as the story would keep running through my head. I highly recommend this historical time travel series. I want to know what happens to everyone! So good!!
September 18, 2022
good second novel
I liked the overall theme but the ending left me supporting the MAGA Cult so that was a bummer. I would have preferred a more uplifting ending.
I liked the overall theme but the ending left me supporting the MAGA Cult so that was a bummer. I would have preferred a more uplifting ending.
November 13, 2022
Time Traveling Tourist book 2
Oh, I did not like the ending to this one!!! No, no, no.....no, no, no. . it can't be the end!
Oh, I did not like the ending to this one!!! No, no, no.....no, no, no. . it can't be the end!
April 9, 2023
enjoyed
I am Looking forward to the next one. I Enjoyed the plot twists and surprises. Where to next thank you
I am Looking forward to the next one. I Enjoyed the plot twists and surprises. Where to next thank you
June 11, 2023
Quite gripping
Great read, kept me at the edge of my seat. Clearly described, I felt like I was watching a movie. Evoked a number of emotions. Highly recommended
Great read, kept me at the edge of my seat. Clearly described, I felt like I was watching a movie. Evoked a number of emotions. Highly recommended
August 6, 2023
omg can’t stop now!
Crap can’t say anything that will screw up the timeline for readers…
Ok just know this is an amazing series!
… is book 3 out yet?
Crap can’t say anything that will screw up the timeline for readers…
Ok just know this is an amazing series!
… is book 3 out yet?
August 26, 2023
The Time Traveling Tourist -
I would recommend this series to everyone that enjoys Science Fiction. Well written and very believable. Just love it completely
I would recommend this series to everyone that enjoys Science Fiction. Well written and very believable. Just love it completely
December 17, 2024
Great series. Lots of suspense, humor and adventure. Brian and Dana continue their adventures by helping the people they once saw as enemies. (Warning ends in a cliffhanger)
February 9, 2025
I really enjoyed this time travel story. It was very well narrated and written. This is a part of a series, and I’ve not read the other books yet, but I will do
February 18, 2025
Great sequel, I went from book 1 straight to book 2. Brilliant continuation of the story. Only disappointment is there isn't a book 3 (yet???)
March 3, 2025
Interesting take on Time Travel
This book continued with the story of Brian and Dana with there assorted FBI agents. It had one surprise after another.
This book continued with the story of Brian and Dana with there assorted FBI agents. It had one surprise after another.
July 24, 2025
The Poison Pen
This is quite an adventure. In the second book we find out more about how the Time Machine came about, but also how it fall into the wrong hands.
This is quite an adventure. In the second book we find out more about how the Time Machine came about, but also how it fall into the wrong hands.
January 21, 2023
I like the concept of Time Travel, but there is something cliche about trying to kill Hitler or witness the sinking of the Titanic. This book had some cool concepts and interesting parts and some were boring. There was enough to get me to finish it, but it was not one of those books you don't want to put down. I would pick it up so I could finish it. I still struggle sometimes, when I pay for a book, to just put it down to experience. It was also full of typos and grammar errors, which reminds me of trying to edit my own work instead of getting a professional editor. Never a good look.
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