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An Italian American born in New York and living in Milan, Italy. As a sci-fi fan, he enjoys interesting stories that fire the imagination. Glass loves the genres of science fiction, action/adventure, and thrillers. He loses himself reading compelling tales and has taken inspiration to create characters and expound his stories from being captivated by reading well-written novels and series.
His journey to creative writing had just happened. As ideas entered his mind, he began visualizing scenes and the people in them. As his imagination added detail and depth, Glass put his fingers on the keyboard and started writing. Creativity became a cherished hobby at first. His greatest reward as an author is people enjoying his stories and finding meaning related to life in the 'real' world.
Optimistic views of the future through art always interest him, as N Joseph Glass believes ours will be bright.
“'Ultimately, the narrative delivers an engaging and poignant read. A compelling tale that ably blends speculative elements with a heartfelt exploration of grief.'”
– Kirkus Reviews
In Glass’ SF novel, a troubled “time jumper” learns that his actions have unforeseen consequences.
After his beloved, Ellie Hollister, is shot and killed during a mugging, Marcus Hollister dedicates his life to finding a way to rewrite history. About two decades later, he creates a time chamber capable of revisiting pivotal moments in the past. Marcus soon learns that altering events in the chamber has no effect on the actual timestream, which leaves him grieving Ellie’s apparently irreversible loss. Nevertheless, the invention’s public release brings him fame and fortune, as well as a heavy conscience when he discovers that others are using the technology in horrifying ways that do have real-world consequences. Marcus spends years perfecting his “overlaps,” extending his stays and living temporary lives with Ellie in the chamber. After living as a recluse for 22 years, Marcus entrusts his account to a young, unknown reporter, Jessica Mathews, who has a story of her own that will change Marcus’ life forever. The novel’s premise has elements that are reminiscent of the TV shows Westworld and Upload, and the film Total Recall. While the mechanics of time jumping may raise a few questions, such as how a character finds clothes after appearing nude in the middle of a public park, the heart of the story lies in its exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion. The novel starts off a bit overdramatically, with much ado about Ellie’s blood loss (“The thick liquid dripped crimson with flashes as embers of a dwindling fire glinting in the misty rainfall under the dim streetlight”), but the tone quickly evens out as Marcus’ interview begins. Ultimately, the narrative delivers an engaging and poignant read.
A compelling tale that ably blends speculative elements with a heartfelt exploration of grief.
Pub Date: Nov. 1, 2023
ISBN: 9798868929564
Page count: 234pp
Publisher: Self
Review Posted Online: March 12, 2024
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 2024
A time jumper defined by a moment in his past
Colony's Dawn: Science Fiction Audiobook of the Year (audiobookreviewer.com), 2023
OVERLAP: THE LIVES OF A FORMER TIME JUMPER: Readers' Favorite 5 Star Seal, 2023
Colony's Dawn: Chick Lit Book Café Excellence Award - First Place, 2024
OVERLAP: THE LIVES OF A FORMER TIME JUMPER: Literary Titan Gold Book Award, 2024
Colony's Dawn: Readers' Favorite 5 Star Seal, 2023
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