How far would you go to escape your past—if that past could reach through time to claim you?

In The Coils of Time, A. Bertram Chandler delivers a pulse-pounding, mind-bending science fiction tale that explores the vast possibilities—and dark consequences—of time manipulation. Set in a richly imagined future where space travel is routine but time travel is forbidden, this novel centers on Commander John Grimes, a seasoned officer of the Federation Survey Service.

When Grimes returns to Earth, he expects a quiet visit. But instead, he's sucked into a bewildering series of time shifts that challenge everything he knows. He soon realizes he’s being drawn into a cosmic paradox—one where alternate timelines, identities, and destinies collide. In each of these timelines, versions of himself have made radically different choices—some heroic, others disastrous. And someone—or something—is hunting him through these coils of time.

As Grimes navigates bizarre realities and faces off against distorted versions of his own life, he must solve a puzzle that spans centuries. His mission isn’t just to return to his present—but to stop a ripple effect that could tear the very threads of time apart.

With vintage flair and speculative brilliance, The Coils of Time explores the terrifying beauty of alternate realities, the moral complexity of choice, and the haunting question of identity across the dimensions. Chandler weaves space opera with cerebral science fiction, giving readers a story that’s as thrilling as it is thought-provoking.

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