The Didymus Contingency

By: Jeremy Robinson

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

If you could go back in time...and witness any event...where would you go?

When Dr. Tom Greenbaum faces that question after successfully discovering the secret to time travel, he knows the time, place, and event he will witness: the death and failed resurrection of Jesus Christ. Dr. David Goodman, Tom's colleague and closest friend follows Tom into the past, attempting to avert a time-space catastrophe, but forces beyond their control toss them into a dangerous end game where they are tempted by evil characters, betrayed by friends, pursued by an assassin from the future, and haunted by a demon that cannot be killed.

About the author: Jeremy Robinson is the author of 11 novels including Pulse, Instinct, and Threshold, the first three books in his exciting Jack Sigler thriller series. His novels have been translated into nine languages. He is the director of New Hampshire AuthorFest, a non-profit organization promoting literacy in New Hampshire, where he lives with his wife and three children.

©2011 Jeremy Robinson (P)2012 Jeremy Robinson

Critic reviews

"What surprised me, with [Robinson's] take on the possibility of two 21st century men meeting Jesus, was the utter lack of predictability.... He offers a new perspective on ripping apart the time-space continuum I am shocked no one has ever considered before now." ( Round Table Reviews)

"[A] thrilling and fast-paced 'what if?' scenario." ( MidWest Book Review)

"[A] rollicking adventure.... The story opens explosively and is laced with suspense and humor. Robinson writes quite well and is an up-and-coming author to watch...we'll hear, read, and see a great deal more from him in the future." ( Christian Book Previews)

I didn't want it to end

This book is a "page turner" from beginning to end. The narrator varies his voice just enough to bring the characters to life without distracting from the story. The author's perspective on time travel and Jesus Christ came through clearly with enough detail to place me in the scenes with the characters. Love this book.

Fantastic story of time travel and Jesus

I really loved the take on Jesus and his interactions with everyone. I would like to think this is pretty close to how he was. The time travel piece with Thomas and the entire story line is very intriguing and keeps you on the edge of your seat. And of course, RC Bray, the master of narration, really does a fine job ith Jeremy's story. Well done on all counts. Would love to actually see a potential sequel to this one too.

Exceptional!

Love Jeremy and RC bray... perfect combination.

interesting take on the Jesus story....worth the listen for sure

Entertaining story

If you are looking for a book where time travel is based on science then this book is not for you. Here time travels happens and that’s it.
The story takes place as a couple of travelers go back to Jesus’ time and experience the time through their time.

Was hoping it would be great...

Darn! This book has an awesome premise. It attempts to do what few other works in the genre attempt: A visit with Jesus. Sadly, the book reads like those old bible cartoons. Soooo immature and unrealistic. Soooo many plot holes and paradigm issues. Luckily RC Bray narrates it, as that is this books only "saving grace."

The Didymus Contingency

I bought this book only because I wanted to read book 2.It was good...to a point.I was hoping for science.Though I am not a hateful Atheist, but,I am not a believer.There seemed to be no explaination behind the religious cult, except believing in Jesus is the right way and those that do will be killed. There was no explaination of the time travel science.. R.C. Bray was a fine narrator.

amazing

I'll keep this brief; this book was amazing and since I usually look to the review when deciding on a book, I wanted to inform others who do the same.

Thoroughly enjoyable

This book was right up my alley.
I love historical fiction and anything about time travel. It's fun to examine each author's take on the topic. It leaves me pondering the possibilities for hours. It's certainly wasn't very scientific. The time travel aspect was just a vehicle to tell the story but it was well done.
Although this book delves deep into religious matters, I didn't feel like I was being proselytized. It's one author's take on the matter and I really appreciate the artistic license he takes in melding his rich and vivid imagination with factual events.

R.C. Bray is an absolute BOSS. That scene at the end of chapter 20 is masterful. Playing it in my mind’s eye gave me chills.
That, coupled with top-notch editing made for an incredible performance.

This is my first book from this dynamic duo and I'm looking forward to listening to many more.

The end ruined book

Any additional comments?

The title says it all. It was an ok listen until the end. I would have preferred the ending to be inconclusive, not a religious stand. Very preachy at the end.

meh

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

no. I never really developed an interest in any of the characters.

Would you listen to another book narrated by R. C. Bray?

It was ok narration

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

no