There Will Be Time

by Poul Anderson

First published 2015

Jack Havig carries a genetic mutation that grants him an extraordinary ability: he can move backward and forward through time at will. He visits ancient Rome, explores the Byzantine Empire, and witnesses the Wild West. In the distant future, he observes the Maurai Federation ruling a world devastated by nuclear conflict. Jack searches across these eras for others who possess his rare gift. Near the site of the Crucifixion, he finally locates fellow time travelers and gains entry to their secret organization, Eyrie. But Jack soon uncovers the group's horrifying agenda. Eyrie plans to commit genocide on a massive scale, reshaping humanity's future according to their vision. Jack stands as the sole person capable of preventing this catastrophe, but he cannot succeed without allies. The story follows his race across time periods to stop an unthinkable crime that would permanently alter the course of human history.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, time-travel, alternate-history

Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, fish-out-of-water

Setting: Rome, Byzantine Empire, Wild West, Maurai Federation

Period: Ancient, Distant Future

307 pages · Kindle Edition · Open Road Media Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Content warnings: violence

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