This unexpected journey full of secrets, heartache, and hope, considers the consequences of time travel and attempting to alter the past. Addicted to time jumping, Marcus lived and relived his life when he discovered the overlap. In what he called normal time, Marcus lived alone, sheltering himself from the world. Living with grief and regret.

Nearing his end, wealthy 'time travel' inventor, Marcus Hollister, wished to tell his story. A recluse after his beloved wife, Ellie, tragically died, no one knew much about one of the most famous people on earth. The creation of his chamber had spawned an international business called Vacations in Time. Around the world, clients flocked into stores to relive moments of their lives. Without warning, the business closed its doors, never sending another client on an adventure in time.

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The tone of this one was a bit off, but the story was interesting. I don't know why we had to be told several times in the first part that the main character was not being creepy. He could have just not had creepy thoughts, and we could have inferred his motivations. Or go ahead and leave it a little ambiguous for a bit. But even with the reminders, he did seem creepy at first. And then another character kinda brings it up later.... that was weird. It's hard to say anything about this one without spoilers, even if the spoiler can be guessed early on. There were some conveniences that can be overlooked. And also, the blurb makes it seem more sinister than it is. But overall, I was still curious as at what was happening, and it was an easy read.

This sounded super interesting and I enjoyed it for the most part. It was a short, quick sci-fi novella that is out of my usual genre. I was very invested in the first half of the story but I feel like it lost momentum during the last part of the book. I felt like it was very predictable. A lot of the book was also a bit complicated to understand. However, overall it was decent and I liked that it had short chapters and was a quick read. Sci-fi lovers would enjoy it and it gave Dark Matter vibes.

Thank you to Net Galley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you N Joseph Glass and Netgalley for this free ARC in exchange for a review.

I can't finish this. It's too creepy that [he watches her, even with a privacy filter. Not only that, but he recognizes that it's wrong, and yet right away goes on to say "something so right, so true and natural stirs" within him. I can't consider someone who behaves in this type of unhinged way to be a protagonist. A dead wife is no excuse.

A riveting sci-fi fantasy that explores the complex consequences of time travel. Marcus Hollister, a wealthy inventor addicted to time jumping, takes readers on an unexpected journey through secrets, heartache, and hope. Living a secluded life with grief and regret, Marcus decides to share his story with the world as he nears the end of his life. The book explores the intriguing concept of a 'time travel' business, Vacations in Time, which Marcus created and abruptly shut down. Through an interview with a reporter named Jessica Matthews, Marcus unveils the multitrillion-dollar business's dark secrets. What excited me about this novel is its unique take on time travel, blending science fiction with elements of suspense.

Hold onto your time machines, folks! Overlap: The Lives of a Former Time Jumper is not your typical sci-fi fantasy snoozefest; it's a rollercoaster of secrets, regrets, and mind-bending time travel drama. Marcus Hollister, the once-addicted time jumper, spills the tea on his wild ride through the past, present, and future. Picture this: a recluse inventor, a shut-down time travel business, and a 'nobody' reporter named Jessica Matthews ready to uncover the juiciest secrets. It's like a cosmic conspiracy theory meets an emotional rollercoaster that'll make your head spin. Why read it? Because it's not just about time travel; it's about the tangled mess of regrets, the allure of altering the past, and the unexpected consequences that'll keep you on the edge of your seat. Overlap is the sci-fi fantasy you didn't know you needed, so buckle up and get ready for a journey through time that'll leave you questioning everything!

Great book, very interesting read. Would highly recommend. This is one book you can not just put down, wanting to know what comes next. Looking forward to what else this author has written.