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Time Flow #2
Talents and Tyrants
This hard Sci-Fi novel is the second book of the “Time-Flow Stories,” a series of tales about Witt Ryllin, a young man who abruptly gains the ability to psychically control the flow of time.
It’s also the fifth story in a combined series of tales that begins with the novelette “Porter” and the two “Blindspot Stories.”
In this book, by luck of the draw, Witt and Hax Buchry become roommates in their college athletic dorm. Through that connection, Witt meets Hax’s sister Roni (you’ve hopefully met Roni and Hax and learned about their talents in the Blindspot books).
Elsewhere in the dorm, Witt encounters Maja, an orphaned refugee from Cyreea (similar to Syria in our parallel universe).
Recognizing the power of the many psychic talents they have between them, Witt, Roni, and Hax wonder whether they could use those abilities to rescue Maja’s brother and uncle from their desperate circumstances in Cyreea.
Meanwhile, Hax’s playing football and Roni’s hacking computers. Allie/Eva’s leading her band, Eve of Destruction.
And, Witt’s running track, excelling at math, and meeting Allie/Eva while playing music on street corners.
Can they come together to make a difference in their world?
It’s also the fifth story in a combined series of tales that begins with the novelette “Porter” and the two “Blindspot Stories.”
In this book, by luck of the draw, Witt and Hax Buchry become roommates in their college athletic dorm. Through that connection, Witt meets Hax’s sister Roni (you’ve hopefully met Roni and Hax and learned about their talents in the Blindspot books).
Elsewhere in the dorm, Witt encounters Maja, an orphaned refugee from Cyreea (similar to Syria in our parallel universe).
Recognizing the power of the many psychic talents they have between them, Witt, Roni, and Hax wonder whether they could use those abilities to rescue Maja’s brother and uncle from their desperate circumstances in Cyreea.
Meanwhile, Hax’s playing football and Roni’s hacking computers. Allie/Eva’s leading her band, Eve of Destruction.
And, Witt’s running track, excelling at math, and meeting Allie/Eva while playing music on street corners.
Can they come together to make a difference in their world?
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2022
About the author
Laurence E. Dahners
63 books694 followersI was born on the island of Cyprus where my dad was employed as a mining engineer. We moved to the Philippines (more mining) when I was three and then to Arizona when I was 9. I went to med school at the University of Arizona and did a residency in Orthopaedics at the University of Kansas. I taught Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill until I retired in 2017.
I've always loved science fiction and it's been great fun getting to write some. I also like music and have a little home recording studio. You can read more, listen to some music and look at some of my art, at http://laury.dahners.com/ if you like.
If you want to contact me, or be put on my email list to be notified when new books come out, just email me at ldahners@gmail.com
Laury Dahners
I've always loved science fiction and it's been great fun getting to write some. I also like music and have a little home recording studio. You can read more, listen to some music and look at some of my art, at http://laury.dahners.com/ if you like.
If you want to contact me, or be put on my email list to be notified when new books come out, just email me at ldahners@gmail.com
Laury Dahners
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July 22, 2022
Disappointing...
The whole, "this is an alternative dimension" bollocks, with all the countries names shifted a bit was just too silly. Should have either gone the whole hog and renamed them properly allowing your readers to see connections to real places in our dimension. Or realised that your readers understand that the story is fictional even real places are mentioned.
The whole, "this is an alternative dimension" bollocks, with all the countries names shifted a bit was just too silly. Should have either gone the whole hog and renamed them properly allowing your readers to see connections to real places in our dimension. Or realised that your readers understand that the story is fictional even real places are mentioned.
January 1, 2025
Just like with the previous one, I'm honestly wondering what's wrong with characters in these novels. I get that people have to have flaws in order to have character development but for the love of god does everyone have to be brain dead? Especially dislike Roni being a complete bitch by I can hardly imagine how absolutely horrible she'd be without him.
Later we have to follow another nervous wreck having constant panic attacks, this time justified but still very incredibly annoying to listen to. Everything constantly has to be questioned.
I really like Dahners and I even enjoyed this novel but god am I tired of listening to people bitch and whine after reading it. A big plus is the fact that Jesse hardly isn't in this one and Claire has evolved into a human being.
Later we have to follow another nervous wreck having constant panic attacks, this time justified but still very incredibly annoying to listen to. Everything constantly has to be questioned.
I really like Dahners and I even enjoyed this novel but god am I tired of listening to people bitch and whine after reading it. A big plus is the fact that Jesse hardly isn't in this one and Claire has evolved into a human being.
October 31, 2022
Dahners, Laurence E. Talents and Tyrants. Time Flow No. 2. Kindle, 2022.
Give Laurence Dahners credit. He plays by the rules he makes up. Most superhero YAF stories would be pure fantasy, but Dahners gives his superkids talents that only break the laws of physics as sparingly as possible. In Talents and Tyrants, he now has a whole gang of superkids who live in a land called Merica not too different from the country we know. They each have talents that either enhance a normal ability or only break one physical law. One kid has charisma and good hand-eye coordination. Another with good computer skills can make you ignore her, and a third can create bubbles of time that un at different rates. Together they are formidable crimefighters. 3.5 stars.
Give Laurence Dahners credit. He plays by the rules he makes up. Most superhero YAF stories would be pure fantasy, but Dahners gives his superkids talents that only break the laws of physics as sparingly as possible. In Talents and Tyrants, he now has a whole gang of superkids who live in a land called Merica not too different from the country we know. They each have talents that either enhance a normal ability or only break one physical law. One kid has charisma and good hand-eye coordination. Another with good computer skills can make you ignore her, and a third can create bubbles of time that un at different rates. Together they are formidable crimefighters. 3.5 stars.
July 22, 2022
I wondered if he could pull it off...
And he did. Masterfully. Not only a brilliant sequel, but a successful tie-in with other characters in this universe! I pre-ordered the book, got the email that it had released, and started reading. Just a chapter before bed. Now it's 4:15 and I'm tired but happy. Losing sleep for this masterpiece is worth it!
And he did. Masterfully. Not only a brilliant sequel, but a successful tie-in with other characters in this universe! I pre-ordered the book, got the email that it had released, and started reading. Just a chapter before bed. Now it's 4:15 and I'm tired but happy. Losing sleep for this masterpiece is worth it!
July 26, 2022
Better than the First book in the Time Flow Series
This book is aimed at young adults and has plenty of action. It was nice to see characters from previous books using their special talents. The ending was a nice touch. While the book was a good read it did not grab the reader like the authors previous books.
This book is aimed at young adults and has plenty of action. It was nice to see characters from previous books using their special talents. The ending was a nice touch. While the book was a good read it did not grab the reader like the authors previous books.
March 30, 2024
Excellent series, exciting and entertaining!!!!!
Congratulations to Lawrence Dahners for this amazing series. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book.
Congratulations to Lawrence Dahners for this amazing series. It’s hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book.
March 8, 2026
Blending the other series into this book
Really need to read the other two books before this one “The girl they couldn’t see” and “the boy who couldn’t miss” although I’m not a fan of the topics raised by the bad guys in those books. I enjoyed this book as the MC’s cross paths and work together.
Really need to read the other two books before this one “The girl they couldn’t see” and “the boy who couldn’t miss” although I’m not a fan of the topics raised by the bad guys in those books. I enjoyed this book as the MC’s cross paths and work together.
July 23, 2022
great book, new team of super heroes
OMG, exiting to see Roni and Hax from the boy who couldn’t miss added to another story. This already makes sense his book 5 in a series. There are so many possibilities for this series future.
OMG, exiting to see Roni and Hax from the boy who couldn’t miss added to another story. This already makes sense his book 5 in a series. There are so many possibilities for this series future.
July 24, 2022
Time Flow Stories book 2
Another great story. If you have not read his other books you are missing out. I wish he could write books as quick as I read them. Kudos to the author for having a great literary sense to write stories that are so good.
Another great story. If you have not read his other books you are missing out. I wish he could write books as quick as I read them. Kudos to the author for having a great literary sense to write stories that are so good.
July 24, 2022
Great as usual
As I've come to expect from Dahner's books, I ended up tearing through this one. I really enjoyed how he had brought a few disparate stories together into one world in this one and look forward to more. The only "complaint" I have is that I have to wait!
As I've come to expect from Dahner's books, I ended up tearing through this one. I really enjoyed how he had brought a few disparate stories together into one world in this one and look forward to more. The only "complaint" I have is that I have to wait!
July 25, 2022
A great book that ties in nicely with the first one
The book ties the girl they couldn't see (blind spot #1 and 2) characters to the mc of the series. It was a smooth crossover/tie in.
The book ties the girl they couldn't see (blind spot #1 and 2) characters to the mc of the series. It was a smooth crossover/tie in.
July 27, 2022
Great read!
This was a very interesting and fun way to spend an evening. I liked the originality put into the story. I am hoping for more of the original female character books however to come out. David Schlosser
This was a very interesting and fun way to spend an evening. I liked the originality put into the story. I am hoping for more of the original female character books however to come out. David Schlosser
September 25, 2022
Love these!!
I love all the boys and girls!!! Has the author thought of basketball for the tall guy? Three pointers all night long. Would love for Roni to met some fabulous young man. Perhaps they can form a post Grad team to do good deeds.
I love all the boys and girls!!! Has the author thought of basketball for the tall guy? Three pointers all night long. Would love for Roni to met some fabulous young man. Perhaps they can form a post Grad team to do good deeds.
April 3, 2024
The team continues to grow and moves on to its next challenge
This series continues to provide very good entertainment. Another tyrant is targeted and eliminated with quite spectacular after effects. Looking forward to the next episode.
This series continues to provide very good entertainment. Another tyrant is targeted and eliminated with quite spectacular after effects. Looking forward to the next episode.
June 12, 2025
Bring together many talented people
This book brings together talented individuals from numerous books and short stories. The story maintains a constant, exciting pace. I liked the solution to assassination.
This book brings together talented individuals from numerous books and short stories. The story maintains a constant, exciting pace. I liked the solution to assassination.
July 22, 2022
Another good read
I read it in an afternoon. Mr. Dahners always offers a plausible, entertaining story, within the bounds of his science fiction premise.
I read it in an afternoon. Mr. Dahners always offers a plausible, entertaining story, within the bounds of his science fiction premise.
July 23, 2022
really good
I am glad this is a continuation of Witt’s story. I love adding Hex and Roni and putting all their talents together. Fun,story, highly recommended.
I am glad this is a continuation of Witt’s story. I love adding Hex and Roni and putting all their talents together. Fun,story, highly recommended.
July 23, 2022
Great new direction!
I love the merger of characters from other works to make the story grow in depth and complexity. I look forward to their next adventure.
I love the merger of characters from other works to make the story grow in depth and complexity. I look forward to their next adventure.
July 24, 2022
Fun read
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
Good read. I laughed a lot while reading this book. Now I need ten more words to finish this review.
August 4, 2022
Another wonderful book
Lives up to the high standard set by Laurence Dahners in all of his books. One could only hope that the world's problems could be solved.
Lives up to the high standard set by Laurence Dahners in all of his books. One could only hope that the world's problems could be solved.
August 5, 2022
another good read!
Once again a good base for a new series, I enjoyed the simplicity of the story line. Keep them coming please!
Once again a good base for a new series, I enjoyed the simplicity of the story line. Keep them coming please!
August 7, 2022
DNF. Only managed about 15% of the book before it became too tedious to continue.
November 1, 2023
Reading The Girl They Couldn't See is a prerequisite, for this book, as the characters from there play a central role here.
June 25, 2024
borrowed this eBook with Kindle Unlimited on June 24, 2024. Read Kindle book using Alexa audio asset. Super power team comes together.
September 11, 2024
This series started to hit its stride toward the end of this book. I have high hopes for book three.
June 10, 2026
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January 2, 2024
As far as the Audible version is concerned, everyone involved should be embarrassed by the pronunciations. Without being able to read the words, I thought the countries referenced were fake. How is it possible that the author, the editor, the sound editor, and everyone else who gave this the thumbs up did not know how to pronounce Syria or Damascus? My head almost exploded having to listen to Robin Coppock say Sci-ree-a. Damn-a-cuss wasn’t much better. I was mystified. I was embarrassed for all involved. Horrifying.
March 12, 2026
DNF @45%. This book is super-heroes not hard sci-fi. I came to it by reading "Fast-Time at Aldmont High" first, and then discovered that book is just an introduction to one of the four fantastic (or is it five or six?) kids who are the super heroes in this universe. Junior Justice League anyone?
February 5, 2023
Dahners best ever!
Dahners unites two story lines beautifully to create something better than either alone. I can't wait for more of the same.
Dahners unites two story lines beautifully to create something better than either alone. I can't wait for more of the same.
October 2, 2023
Worse than the first book. Our protagonist is going to be a superhero, though the writing about it was not that interesting to me.
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