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The Dent in the Universe

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Pub Date May 29 2023 | Archive Date Oct 03 2023


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Description

It turns out "Move fast and break things" is terrible advice when developing a time machine.

To resuscitate his fading celebrity, tech CEO Stephen Lucas would sell his soul for one more hit. When the subspace network for his holographic gaming empire crashes, his hardware guru makes a discovery proving that Einstein was right once again— information can be sent backward in time.

Lucas sees a dream product for procrastinators. Want a pizza now? Send your order back in time 30 minutes. Forgot to make reservations at that chichi french restaurant two weeks ago? No worries. Buy that PowerBall ticket. Invest in that stock. Make a FaceTime call to a loved one that passed away a month ago.

It’s the time machine for the rest of us.

In a culture built on instant gratification, Lucas knows he has a hit that will seem like a dream come true on Wall Street. But when he rushes into beta testing before fully understanding the power he's unleashing, he learns that the stuff dreams are made of can quickly become the stuff of nightmares.

The road to Hell is paved with cool inventions.

It turns out "Move fast and break things" is terrible advice when developing a time machine.

To resuscitate his fading celebrity, tech CEO Stephen Lucas would sell his soul for one more hit. When the...


A Note From the Publisher
Content Warning:
Global Pandemic, Domestic Terrorism, Nuclear War, Zombies, Serial Killers, Torture, Body Horror, Wild Fires, Apocalyptic Disaster, Blood and Gore.

This is a DARK RIDE.

Content Warning:
Global Pandemic, Domestic Terrorism, Nuclear War, Zombies, Serial Killers, Torture, Body Horror, Wild Fires, Apocalyptic Disaster, Blood and Gore.

This is a DARK RIDE.


Advance Praise

“…Takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of technology, murder, missing persons, and chaos. The fast-paced and action-packed narrative immediately engrosses readers, delivering multiple storylines which are connected. Parris's unique and creative approach in bringing them together is commendable. The level of chaos and destruction throughout the book is spectacular making me wonder just how many ways Parris can end civilization. Mystery, mayhem, and twisted technology collide in this captivating page-turner.”

John Kelly


“What a great ride. In the vein of a Blake Crouch mind bender, Parris writes a very entertaining tale.”

Adam Autera


“The author does a fantastic job of crafting a unique and powerful world that brings a rich blend of sci-fi and mystery storytelling. The detail the author puts into the more tech and scientific nature of the “time travel” element was great to see, and the inclusion of more business, mainstream-style approaches to the technology itself feels very real to the story being told and our own world as a whole.”

Anthony Avina


“I was intrigued by the blurb but also worried that Parris would be trying to deliver too much and unable to pull it off - instead I was absolutely blown away by this amazing book. Yes, there is quite a bit going on, but it all weaves together to capture you and keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The descriptions are vivid, and it's like watching a horror movie unfold around you.”

Liliyana Shadowlyn


“…Takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of technology, murder, missing persons, and chaos. The fast-paced and action-packed narrative immediately engrosses readers, delivering multiple storylines...


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Preorder giveaways - ARCs, signed paperbacks, gift cards, and Delorean time machines from Back to the Future (Lego kit and die cast model)

Blog Tour May 18th - May 24th

Booked by Other Worlds Ink

Summer podcast tour

Doc will be available for Zoom (or other telepresence) Interviews from May 1st through September 1st.


Preorder swag -...


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9798987388907
PRICE $8.99 (USD)
PAGES 344

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