TIME
IS RELATIVE FOR A KNIGHT OF TIME
by
Brett Matthew Williams
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BLURB:
Meet
Rolland Wright - a seventeen year old orphan living out of his car in
rural Woodland Hills, California. Aside from grappling with the fact
of being abandoned by his drunken father two years previous following
his mothers mysterious murder, his life mostly revolves around
finding a warm place to sleep at night. When one day he is attacked
by men claiming to have killed his father, Rolland discovers a
strange ability to slow the flow of time around him, beginning a
journey that takes him to places outside of time, space, and
eventually to the early 19th century to fight the sinister General
Andrew Jackson. With the help of a rag-tag group of historical and
mythical figures with various supernatural abilities of their own
(Joan of Arc, Jesse James, etc) known as the Knights of Time, Rolland
solves the mystery behind his mother's murder, falls in love, battles
the evil Edward Vilthe - reaper of souls, and finds a home of his own
in the paradise known as Eden.
The
Time is Relative series chronicles the origin story of the mythical
figure Father Time, beginning with the award winning first novel,
Time is Relative for a Knight of Time. All dates and events are
historically accurate. The participants... maybe not.
Excerpt
It was a
muggy, humid morning when U.S. General Andrew Jackson woke to the
sound of tribal horns. Immediately identifying their purpose, he
quickly gathered both his wits and his pants, grabbing his sword and
sidearm as he left his tent.
Known to
be tough as hickory, Andrew Jackson was a moderately tall man for his
time, standing at six feet, one inch. In this and in his military
rank he was often compared to George Washington among elite society
in Boston, Washington, and New York, despite his humble beginnings.
Jackson’s
rigid demeanor was only matched by his sharp attention to detail. His
crisply, pressed uniform was such that it demanded the attention of
all the company’s men. Each stood at full attention, showing
perfect respect for their commanding officer as Jackson made his way
through the columns slowly, careful to catch each and every pair of
eyes.
“Today
we fight like dogs, and live like kings!” Jackson roared to his
men, who cheered loudly in response. Their gusto and appreciation for
their General’s bravery in the face of danger was not unnoticed by
his adversaries on and off the battlefield.
A slave,
brought directly from Africa on Jackson’s orders, walked Jackson’s
horse to him around the hustle and bustle of preparing for the day’s
campaign. A light rain began to fall on the heads and shoulders of
every soul under the barely visible sun, uniting them in nature. They
all felt the soft droplets as they landed on both white and brown
skin alike. Lightning struck diagonally across the gray sky, followed
shortly by an attention-stealing clap of thunder that rocked the
previously dry Florida landscape.
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AUTHOR
Bio and Links:
Brett
Matthew grew up with a passion for both film and history. He began
his career fresh out of high school as a Production Assistant/
football player on NBC Universal’s television series Friday Night
Lights (of which he can often be seen in the first two seasons as a
member of the championship team – Go Panthers!). He quickly moved
on to serve as an Original Series intern with the USA Network in
Studio City, California. Following work on shows like Monk, Psych,
and Burn Notice, Brett returned home to Texas to continue his
education, graduating with his degree in History from Texas State
University. A proud Master Freemason, Brett thoroughly enjoys fantasy
fiction, watching Netflix, running, baseball, Shakespeare, and
spending time with his family and critters.
Website:
http://www.brettmatthewwilliams.com/
Twitter:
@Time1sRelative
Book on
Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Time-Relative-A-Knight/dp/1470029456/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1430360645&sr=8-1
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your support in spreading the word for the Time is Relative series! As the author I am often asked why I believe history to be important, or even fascinating enough to talk about. To that I say this:
ReplyDeleteHistory is the purest form of storytelling. Unveiled, unscripted, and often unexpected characters make the most interesting choices to drive the plot we collectively call civilization humming along smoothly. Often overlooked, History is the fourth pillar of academia and the one least respected by those who refuse to learn from it. Yet time and time again it is the place we all look toward for inspiration, strength, comfort, and a reminder of humanity at it's best. History is the purest form of storytelling.
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ReplyDeleteSolid read. Loved the interplay of historical and fictional characters. Looking forward to the sequel!
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