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Fifty-One, from south London writer Chris Barnham, is a mind-bending, time travel love triangle, set in past and future London, which has been compared with the classic 'The Time Traveler's Wife.'. Jake Wesson is sent back from 2040 to Blitz-era London, to stop the assassination of Britain's war leader, Winston Churchill. The assignment complete, the jump home goes wrong, stranding Jake in war-ravaged 1944. Stuck in the past, Jake tries to blend in. He clings to the one familiar face he can find, Amy Jenkins, a war widow whose life he saved. Drawn to each other by loneliness, thrown together amid the terror of war, Jake and Amy look to a future together. But Jake's future cannot let him go. When his bosses finally find him in 1944, he faces a terrible choice: risk unravelling the modern world...or let Amy die. Fifty-One is a page-turning blend of science fiction thriller and grittily realistic historical romance.

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Better plotted than Connie Willis - Interzone Fifty-One is a fun read. In spite of its realistic depiction of wartime London, it is bona fide escapism. It's easy to get through and great for fans of sci-fi genre-blends. Perfect for anyone seeking to take a break from the real world. - Shoreline of Infinity magazine When it comes to time travel, alternate history, and the human heart, I would trust few writers more than Chris Barnham. - Nicholas Royle, author of First Novel I really enjoyed reading this book. After reading a comparison between this and 'The Time Traveller's Wife', I admit I was sceptical. I was wrong. - https: //mrsbrownsbooks.wordpress.com If you enjoy romance, mystery, the turmoil of London during the blitz, along with a smattering of time travel, you'll find Fifty-One a great read. - Jill Paterson, author of the Fitzjohn Mystery Series I absolutely loved this book. I got immersed in the setting and characters immediately. I could not put it down. I will definitely re-read it at a later date to enjoy it all over again. Highly recommended!! - Carol Pouliot, Blackwell and Watson Time Travel Mysteries An intelligent, powerful take on time travel that is going to stay with me for a long time. Highly recommended for fans of time travelling tales. 10/10 - Sarah Higbee, science fiction author Fifty-One isn't just a good time travel story, it is a good story. It isn't just good Science Fiction, it's good Fiction. Once I was in the second act I couldn't put it down. - B Scott Andersen

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Chris Barnham worked for two decades for the British government, advising Ministers on education and employment policies. In 2013, he decided it was time to make stuff up for himself. He now combines writing with running a small business, and active involvement in community politics in south London, where he has lived since the 1980s. His short fiction has appeared in a range of magazines, including Galaxy's Edge, Podcastle, and Interzone, the UK's premier SF magazine, and the annual Best of British SF collections. His first novel, Among the Living, was published in 2012 (revised 2nd edition, 2017). Chris lives in London, England, with three tall children and a scary wife. Whenever work allows, he spends as much time as possible out of town with mud on his boots. He is online at chrisbarnhambooks.com

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