“Never ever drink coffee on a roller coaster,” was the thought that cycled via my thoughts as I was reading My Half of Tomorrow, a brilliantly written science fiction tale by John L. Dunegan just released by the publisher iUniverse. My comment means we all know that holding a cup of coffee would spill if you’re riding a roller coaster, correct? In this particular case, author John L. Dunegan writes extremely smoothly, but soon after a dream-like introductory scene, for numerous pages thereafter he begins his story with lengthy character development scenario. Page right after page of easy farm life tales of ordinary individuals created me wishing he’d “get on with the sci-fi” aspect, clearly understanding that he’s building up for some event, but anxiously anticipating acquiring to where he was top. So I created myself a cup of coffee, and at about page 80, it occurred. Just like a roller coaster ratcheted up and more than the very first arch, the book gained momentum and began a ride. I say this simply because the combination of the caffeine from the coffee and storyline’s speed and twists caused the “best storm” of enjoyment in my thoughts! I completed the book in one particular sitting as I really couldn’t put it down!

John L. Dunegan presents an original idea in time travel to the readers within his book. He claims not to have the H. G. Wells’ gadget of a time machine nor the USS Enterprise traveling at numerous warp speed nor even some hoop men and women jump by means of into the past. Those fictional storylines have all been played out and overdone. He promised in the preface a new thought, a creative twist – and he delivered on his promise. Having a technical background in real life, John L. Dunegan embellishes the storyline with just sufficient physics at just the correct times to preserve the reader figuratively strapped into his seat, compelled to read what will take place – subsequent or rather, to rephrase without having giving away any of the story simply because of the time altering aspect, has currently happened.

The investment of time reading all of the book’s initial character development pays off when the events and circumstances of My Half of Tomorrow unfold. By then, the reader feels as if they know the characters so well and are able to empathize with their concerns, curiosity and choices. The pseudo-scientific credibility of the fantasy aspects are truly a sci-fi enthusiast’s dream come true, completely in tune with those who appreciate dwelling on the thoughts and circumstances which may possibly prove to be unintended consequences when dealing with the unknowns of time travel. Even the title is cleverly articulated, as the reader soon learns.

By design, I did not mention any of the considerable threads of the machinations of My Half of Tomorrow, as I wish for all those that decide on to read this to get pleasure from the surprises fresh and initial hand. My recommendation is to make a very good cup of coffee, clear your schedule, sit back and take pleasure in! This is an excellent book for young adults to mature connoisseurs of nicely written novels, but for the true sci-fi gluttons, this an absolute need to read, positively not to be passed up. Also, try not to spill the coffee when you get past page 80.