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Stealing Time

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Parts 20
Time 57m

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She stepped out expecting bullets to rip into her.
She stepped forward into the minefield of death.
She stepped towards paradise and the sullen border guard didn't stop her.

For Lisa that night, the Berlin Wall fell with a resounding clang.  

'The genie is well and truly out of the bottle', thought Mikhail Gorbachev as he watched the scenes of jubilant crowds streaming into the West.  

He was right; on 26 December 1991, the Soviet Union itself fell apart.

But what if a new leader of Russia could reverse time?

The trouble is - he can! 

Cameron Brock, a time-travelling investigator, must go back 150 years to stop him. 

In Stealing Time, Douglas Cumpsty delivers a fast-paced thriller moving between the Great Exhibition in Victorian London to 21st Century Russia.  All because of the most famous diamond in the world.All Rights Reserved

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Timeless Pursuit

"Timeless Pursuit" In a world where time is more fragile than it seems, Alex Carter's ordinary life is about to be shattered. When he stumbles upon a hidden time machine, he's thrust into an adventure that transcends the boundaries of reality. As Alex journeys through the past, he discovers the existence of a relentless time loop and the sinister Dr. Victor Steele, who seeks to control time itself. With his love, Emma Williams, caught in the chaos, Alex must navigate a treacherous path of discovery, romance, and high-stakes conflict. As they face the challenges of different eras and confront their darkest fears, they uncover a truth that could alter the fabric of their lives forever. "Timeless Pursuit" is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that blends action, romance, and mystery. Will Alex and Emma break free from the time loop and restore their future, or will the forces of time tear them apart? Embark on a journey through time and uncover the secrets that lie beyond the ordinary All I need is a review on Amazon after you read the story Paperback book: https://a.co/d/6XBXeHO Ebook: https://a.co/d/aRjIYcS