Flux

By: Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

Lost in time, the town of Black Creek, Kentucky becomes home to temporal layers of people, creatures, and monsters from disparate eras. Journey beyond the time of humanity and witness the rewriting of mankind’s genesis.

For Owen McCoy, a typical day on the job as head of security for Synergy, a research company conducting mysterious experiments, is boring at best. And that’s the way he likes it. Patrolling the Appalachian mountainside, where his now deceased father taught him how to hunt, is relaxing and connects him to the past.

But today is not a typical day on the job. It begins with asking a thief to join him for breakfast. Seeking to set the young man on a better path, Owen invites him to walk the perimeter with him and consider a more honest living. Before their patrol can begin, they discover evidence that the facility has been breached. When Owen’s truck explodes, he’s confused, but ready for whatever might come his way.

At least, he thinks he is.

A wave of light-bending energy - the Flux - rolls down the mountainside, transporting Owen, and everyone in the nearby town of Black Creek, to October 14, 1985, the day before his father died. Two hours later, the second Flux hits, and then a third, and a fourth, each time collecting Black Creek residents from various times. They’re carried through eras filled with wild animals, monsters of myth, and ancient beasts...and then beyond.

Joined by a ragtag group of temporal stowaways, including family members, Owen fights to restore order, stop the Flux, and return home, facing off against futuristic tech, primal killers, and the fear of losing his father...again.

International bestselling author of The Others and Infinite, Jeremy Robinson combines science, action, and strong characters to create an ever-changing landscape that explores the past, the human condition, and the lengths people will go to save those they love.

©2019 Jeremy Robinson (P)2019 Jeremy Robinson

Great addition to Time Travel Genre

This is my new favorite in the Time Travel Genre. Owen McCoy is a fun, intense character stuck in extraordinary circumstances. As Owen and his companions are hurdled further and further back in time, they realize just how busy this little bit of Appalachia was throughout history. Some companions are lost, others gained, many dead. Cassie, Owen, and young Owen were my favorite characters. Cassie and Owen work in security for a local science lab, but much more has been going on there than they knew. The Flux happens in unpredictable waves, making it difficult for Owen to figure out what is going on, let alone stay alive.

I really enjoyed the pre-written history times. There’s mammoths and then dinos and a few unexpected things – deadly things! Owen & his crew passed through the days when the Cherokee populated the area, picking up a few companions like Inola. She’s an accomplished horse rider with a level head (something that is much needed for keeping people alive). She also has a good idea of what is hunting them now, and knows that it is near-impossible to kill. All very exciting reading!

My one quibble is that there are so few female characters and for the most part they are romantic interests. Cassie is very competent but there’s an unspoken deeper connection with Owen. Then Inola is an object of a blossoming affection. There’s a young kid Cassie and then a scientist’s wife… and perhaps 1 or 2 other ladies. So, yeah, we could use a few more ladies. After all, that’s why we even have history to muck with.

The pacing was excellent. I was never bored. There’s plenty of action but also quieter moments to balance things out. Owen has a darker side that he keeps in check with his need to protect people. He’s good at damaging humans, if need be, but he doesn’t enjoy it. This tale gives him plenty of opportunities to kill as well as to exert his self-control. He’s an interesting character & it was easy for me to connect with him, rooting for him throughout the entire book. 4.5/5 stars.

The Narration: Jeffrey Kafer gives a great performance narrating this book. He has distinct voices for all the characters, providing a variety of regional accents. I really appreciate how he managed to make multiple generations of characters sound related but not exactly alike. His female voices were good too. There were no technical issues with the recording. 5/5 stars.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are 100% my own.

super fun read!

This was my first Jeremy Robinson book, and I was not disappointed. lots of action with a cool time travel and monster element. loved the narration. will read more of these books.

Great Book

The audio was a nice rendition of the book. The narrator made the story come to life. Great book, kept my attention all the way to the end, amazing audio delivery, loved it. Will be reading again. Every chapter was received amazingly. I do recommend you give it a read.

Flux

Wow, what a great listen. This audio has plenty of action. Jeffrey did a great job with the narration. I would recommend this audio to young adult and older.
The concept was quite imaginative and following creation backwards was intriguing.

Excellent as usual . An very original story!!!

An amazing take on time travel, I have never read before. I had trouble understanding what was happening so I just rode with it and it all falls together.

fun read

the premise is rediculous - but the characters are engaging enough for one to suspend belief

Loved it 2 a point but the ride there was amazing.

well I wanted the end to be more. lol but that's nit picking cause I went into this book blind I bought it months ago and forgot about it. started it on a whim and didnt stop till I was finished. this story had everything in it. so when u raise the bar that high ur expectations for an awesome ending is Warranted. besides not liking how it just ends, the story was a crazy adventure that took me on a journey of mystery and made me think what I would have done in their shoes. overall I would recommend this as a good adventure from the everyday routine.

Pretty fun!

Good story and characters. Nothing life altering but added a few more Robinson books to my wish list.

EPIC Time Travel story with teeth!

Wow! Am I glad I stumbled upon this one. Just when you think you're heard (read) every possible time travel plot...think again. Jeremy has crafted a monster of a story...and Kafer was the perfect voice for it. 11 hours of time travel fun and suspense!

it's Jeremy Robinson. lol

I finished it in 3 days. it was quite a journey and I enjoyed it. if you previously read the last hunter and the others, you'll understand certain things better. but you can certainly read this first and go back to those.