Einstein's Compass

A YA Time Traveler Adventure

By: Grace Blair, Laren Bright

Narrated by: Curt Bonnem

Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

How did Albert Einstein come up with his wondrous theories of light and time?

In Einstein's Compass: A YA Time Traveler Adventure, a young Albert is gifted a supernatural compass that allows him to travel through time and space. He finds wisdom in other dimensions, like the lost city of Atlantis, but evil forces seek the power of the compass, including a monstrous, shape-shifting dragon from a different age.

Can the compass protect Albert from such villainy?

What the critics say:

"Albert Einstein has appeared in Doctor Who a couple of times during the show's long history, most recently in the mini episode "Death Is the Only Answer", but what has been sadly lacking is a full-on, Einstein-centric, time travel adventure. While we wait for that day to come, our attention was drawn to Einstein's Compass, a young adult time travel adventure from the joint pens of Grace Blair and Laren Bright.

Focusing on a young Einstein, the story sees our famed mathematician given a special compass from his father - a compass which opens the doorway to an adventure that spans millennia. From mythical Atlantis to ancient Egypt, through biblical times to mystical beasts, it's a nonstop whirlwind of time travel fantasy, with a good old dash of good versus evil that will have you gripped throughout.

Einstein's Compass has a real vibrancy, thanks in part to the way in which the many locations are brought to life in broad technicolor strokes, juxtaposed with the authors' rounded characters - some of which you will know and get a kick out of their interactions.

Whilst the content is almost wholly a work of fiction, there are factual elements peppered within that add a wonderful balance, keeping the reader's mind open to the possibilities - something that Einstein was renowned for and also something that this book ultimately pays tribute to.

This is a book that is written by two authors, but yet it reads absolutely and unequivocally as one. You sense no conflict in tone or direction, nor do you feel like the narrative is pulling in any jarring direction. Clearly, this is a work of genuine passion from Blair and Bright, and it shines in every drip of ink on the page." (Sebastian J. Brook, actor and writer)

©2019 Grace Blair and Laren Bright (P)2019 Mystic Media, LLC

EInsteins compass

So,An atheist,Jesus,Akenaten,Eziekiel,etc walk into a story.I am the atheist.As a kid in what constituted a cult,I would have loved this book.I spent half my time trying to convince the preacher that Akenaten was ok to like because he wanted one god.As the adult I became I find this rather fun,full of many mythologies and aliens.For me there was just too much Jesus love and religious meddling.Curt Bonnem was a fine narrator,though I never pictured Jesus with that accent.lol I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'

Great Read – I Hope There are More to Come

Anyone who reads my reviews will recall that I am not a fan of high fantasy. I read the summary of this book and loved the concept from the start; however, I was almost thrown by the prologue. I’m very glad I kept going! In addition to the unique concept from the author, it was fascinating to think of Einstein as a child. When most think of him it is with his wild hair, similar to the cover photo used on the book. To imagine him growing up with such a mind was a great treat as well.

Mr. Bonnem did a great job as narrator as well, especially with the accents. All of the base narration was in English, but the dialog was all done with appropriate accents as well as tonal differences for the characters. It was great!

I really hope that Ms. Blair and Ms. Bright continue this concept and create more books with this theory. It was wonderful to see everything play out in the realm and the concept of those folks (not named for spoiler sake) sitting together was quite amusing.

I was provided with a free copy of this audio book for my honest review. The views expressed here are entirely my own.

Time travel at its best!

First, I have to start off by stating that I got this book free of charge in exchange for a review, but as I always state, this does not in any way impact my review. My reviews are always honest and my own.

I found this story to be entertaining, enlightening, and a must read for those who believe that time travel has possibilities. It is a well-crafted novel with complexities and depth that many will find a fascinating read. I highly recommend this to any adult young or older. A fascinating perspective you won’t want to put down. I hope there is another book along the same lines in my future.

a very good Adventure

it's a very very good story I liked it a lot it was very well written and very interesting the narrator did a great job with the book and overall I loved the story

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review

Historical Fiction Mixes with Mythology and Sci-Fi

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

This book is historical fiction where a young Albert Einstein is entrusted with an item that unknown to him is of great cosmic significance. The novel skips around the various stages of his life and he has paranormal experiences with religious, mythological, mystic and alien beings.

There are important characters in Judeo-Christianity and Atlantis that feature heavily into the plot.
If you have a young reader who wants a story with scope and discussions of the philosophical nuances of the different forces at play then this will give them a lot to chew on while they learn about the life of one of the most brilliant men in history.

The narrator balances a number of different european accents very well.

Adventure and Action-Packed

Imagine Albert Einstein as an easily bored and extremely intelligent young boy, a supernaturally magic compass, a dragon and time travel all in one book! Gifted with a magical compass, Einstein travels through time and space discovering and growing his theories of light and time. Faced with forces of evil bent on obtaining the compass, Einstein is protected and guided by Moses and other beings of light and goodness from the Bible. The fallen angel forces Einstein to use his wit and the compass to remain safe and keep the powerful compass from falling into the wrong hands.

Both Grace Blair and Laren Bright took a historical character and intricately blended this adventuresome fantasy. I loved it completely. The different time periods depicted in this story were based on historical fact, mythology, and common belief which made the story richer. I loved the vivid imagery the authors created. The character development was smooth and complete. The plot twists were brilliantly executed.

The narrator, Curt Bonnem was an excellent choice for the book. His German accent, cadence, and tonal inflections were spot on. His masterful voice kept the listener intrigued and the story moving forward. He projected the right amount of emotion – confidence, curiosity, snark, and more that aided in the development of the characters.

Well done book and I look forward to more written by Blair and Bright!

The audio production of this book was well done and clear.

Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.

A Novel Idea

With a twist on history, this book is full of science fiction and fantasy. There is more religion than I thought there would be but I wasn't distracted by it. This story was an interesting way of explaining how Albert Einstein was able to come up with his ideas and theories. The story begins centuries ago and jumps around in time. Easy to follow and interesting to see where it was going.

I requested this book because it sounded very interesting. The writing was well done. The narration was enjoyable. I know several people I would recommend this to.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review

Exciting - will punch you from the get go

There's a lot to like about Einstein's Compass. The beginning threw me off a bit as there is quite a bit of mythos/religion mixed into the plot, which, for some reason, I didn't anticipate.

Fortunately, I like those things.

All in all, a good story line, with a ton of detail and information and spin on the gods and history. Worth a listen, for sure!

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

My son and I both liked this one

I was given this free review copy audio book at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

This was an interesting listen. First, I think the narrator did a good job. His accent made it very interesting and fitting for a story about Albert Einstein. I think the premise is clever and thought they executed it well. My 11 year old son and I listened to this one together and we both enjoyed it. He more than me, but the salient point being we both got something out of it. I will warn you, though, it has to build up a bit before the story really takes off. Thankfully, it is just the first couple of chapters that are a little slow. After that, though, I felt the pacing was good. All in all, I would recommend this one.

Einstein’s Compass

An interesting listen once I got past the slow start. I enjoyed the original storyline about Albert Einstein with the fantasy twist. A well written and well narrated production.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and I have voluntarily left this review.