The Bad Part of Time

Time travel has been man's dream since H. G. Wells to the present. Mr. Ingle wraps his adventure of the time continuum in a story of hope and redemption. He takes the reader on a wild ride through portals of those seeking survival from our crumbling world to a better time. Who has wondered if life would be better if I could tell my younger self to make alternative choices? Is life predestination or clay to be molded? This fascinating pilgrimage of self salvation keeps the reader on a roll coaster of events into twists and turns only such a cleaver author could offer. Take the time to step into Mr. Ingle's portal of time travel through both the spatial and emotional. Mr. Ingle's attention to detail will have you living the experience. Highly recommended

A sci-fi author building a world and plot around a time-travel concept can be a dangerous undertaking, as the mind-bending paradoxes can quickly take center stage and overwhelm the characters and story. Joshua Ingle navigates this minefield pretty deftly, and delivers a great, action-filled story in a vividly imagined future where time travel is real, revolution is in the air, and characters must confront (sometimes literally) the choices they made as their younger selves, with the heavy knowledge that the past cannot be changed (or.... can it?). Thought provoking and fun, what more can you ask for?

What distinguishes this book from many others in it's genre is that it's not just about sci-fi, it's about larger philosophical issues relevant to our world. There are two points of view presented as the best route to change: the radical and the moderate. There are such great points that come from either perspective, I found it difficult to decide which one I agreed with. Generational issues feature strongly here.Millennials may identify with the trials of younger people in the book: not having the freedom of autonomy while being still being falsely blamed for "laziness", all while carrying great economic burden. Finally, there is the prospect of environmental disaster, which you can't help but relate to the problems of global warming. Add to that the question of can you really change the future? Or is it all predetermined? This is definitely a book that will make you think, even after reading it.

I have read all of Josh Ingle's books, and as always, Ingle is original, smart, and thought-provoking in his writing. I give it five stars mostly because it's unlike anything else you might have read before, and that gives it bonus points. It might need a little more action for some readers, but others will appreciate the intellectual depth of the storyline and characters. There are plenty of twists and surprises to keep it exciting and entertaining, and I would highly recommend this and any of Ingle's other books for a stimulating read.

A tale of time paradoxes with a twist of perspectives. This book is philosophical yet entertaining, showcasing two characters in a real-time evolution of the self they know versus the self they barely recognize. The Bad Part of Time raises some interesting points about how our experiences alter our opinions of the world around us, how time changes our priorities and if we’re truly in control of our own fates. An intelligent story with grounded characters. Thoroughly enjoyed the ride!

I thoroughly enjoyed this sci-fi mystery thriller. Joshua Ingle takes the time travel genre to a whole new level. I love the high-level philosophical themes concerning the nature of fate, free will, and determinism. The world building is grand and complex. Moral and political dilemmas are explored in this world that gives them a fresh perspective. Highly recommended.

No spoilers but you won't want to put it down and may even want to revisit it after you've read how author Joshua Ingle handles time travel!

My admiration to the author for making the pages come to life. A MUST READ.