If the concept of time travel always appears to be fun, then think again.
Writer Graham Storrs looks at the pitfalls and downside of a particular type of time travelling in the new science-fiction thriller audiobook Timesplash read by Emma Newman.
A Brief Synopsis Of Timesplash
It is the year 2050 and London is on the verge of destruction a result of an underground and edgy pastime called Timesplashing.
Once an extreme sport and an excuse for a big party, Timesplashing involves people travelling into the past interacting with events and timelines. Although history remains unchanged this does have serious repercussions on the present. As the reverberations from the Timesplash hits the present day, all hell breaks loose and people begin to get killed.
A thrill-seeking celebrity called Sniper has become an expert abuser of Time Splashing, not caring about who suffers as a result of his personal fun seeking.
However; Sniper's ex-girlfriend Sandra whose life was shattered as the result of a violent and brutal Timesplash in 2047 is back on the scene. Sandra is out to stop Sniper causing any further repercussions and ultimately creating a terrifying Time Paradox that could have serious ramifications on the human race.
Timesplash Demonstrates How Time Travel Could Go So Badly Wrong
Graham Storrs new take on time travel is both edgy and terrifying.
Like human traits to most new concepts, this displays how obsession and addiction to something regarded as relatively harmless and fun could go so badly wrong if time travel was possible.
Storrs has created a wonderful heroine in the form of Sandra who transforms from a young girl trapped in a not very pleasant future to the ultimate force to be reckoned with as she confronts the terrifying actions of the venomous and just plain nasty Sniper.
Timesplash Features Cheeky References To Doctor Who and Star Trek
Reader, Emma Newman brings Timesplash to life over a reading that lasts over 9 hours. It may be felt at first glance that such a story is a bit on the long side but as the pace gradually builds up, there is lots of exciting drama to keep the listener hooked. Emma therefore has quite a task to keep the pace going, and it is something she achieves brilliantly.
It is also fun to hear Storrs cheekily using references to characters from Sci-Fi programmes such as Doctor Who and Star Trek as the story progresses.
Timesplash does contain several references of an adult nature, including a high proportion of bad language and occasional references to sex. This is perhaps its only serious drawback as the exciting science-fiction appeal could be spread to a wider audience if it were not for this.
Timesplash is available as an audio download from Iambik audiobooks. For more information on Timesplash check out Timesplash-The Blog.
