Fifty-One

By: Chris Barnham

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Paperback | 23 July 2021

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322 Pages

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21.59 x 13.97 x 1.83

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Fifty-One, from south London writer Chris Barnham, is a mind-bending, time travel love triangle, set in past and future London, which has been compared with the classic 'The Time Traveler's Wife.'.

Jake Wesson is sent back from 2040 to Blitz-era London, to stop the assassination of Britain's war leader, Winston Churchill. The assignment complete, the jump home goes wrong, stranding Jake in war-ravaged 1944. Stuck in the past, Jake tries to blend in. He clings to the one familiar face he can find, Amy Jenkins, a war widow whose life he saved. Drawn to each other by loneliness, thrown together amid the terror of war, Jake and Amy look to a future together.

But Jake's future cannot let him go. When his bosses finally find him in 1944, he faces a terrible choice: risk unravelling the modern world...or let Amy die.

Fifty-One is a page-turning blend of science fiction thriller and grittily realistic historical romance.

Industry Reviews

Better plotted than Connie Willis - Interzone

Fifty-One is a fun read. In spite of its realistic depiction of wartime London, it is bona fide escapism. It's easy to get through and great for fans of sci-fi genre-blends. Perfect for anyone seeking to take a break from the real world. - Shoreline of Infinity magazine

When it comes to time travel, alternate history, and the human heart, I would trust few writers more than Chris Barnham. - Nicholas Royle, author of First Novel

I really enjoyed reading this book. After reading a comparison between this and 'The Time Traveller's Wife', I admit I was sceptical. I was wrong. - https://mrsbrownsbooks.wordpress.com

If you enjoy romance, mystery, the turmoil of London during the blitz, along with a smattering of time travel, you'll find Fifty-One a great read. - Jill Paterson, author of the Fitzjohn Mystery Series

I absolutely loved this book. I got immersed in the setting and characters immediately. I could not put it down. I will definitely re-read it at a later date to enjoy it all over again. Highly recommended!! - Carol Pouliot, Blackwell and Watson Time Travel Mysteries

An intelligent, powerful take on time travel that is going to stay with me for a long time. Highly recommended for fans of time travelling tales. 10/10 - Sarah Higbee, science fiction author

Fifty-One isn't just a good time travel story, it is a good story. It isn't just good Science Fiction, it's good Fiction. Once I was in the second act I couldn't put it down. - B Scott Andersen

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