I have a confession.
When I came across D.K. Till’s new time-travel novel in a Facebook group, I almost dismissed it as something I didn’t want to read…even though the book’s cover, description, and Amazon categorization were right up my alley.
Why, might you ask, would a devoted time-travel fan be so quick to pass on it?
My reservations stemmed from a visit to the author's website where I discovered that the book fell under Christian Fiction. This isn't a genre I typically explore, and I was concerned it might lean too heavily on religious themes, potentially overshadowing the time-travel elements I enjoy.
I decided to take a chance on it anyway, and I’m so glad I did. What I found was a well-plotted psychological thriller populated by compelling, believable characters.
The story follows Tree, who lives in the future in a transformed country called Normerica with her boyfriend, Glim. The pair use newly perfected time travel technology to explore the past and future, but the journey becomes perilous when Tree uncovers a secret that threatens her very existence if she returns to her own time.
Meanwhile, in 2019, pregnant newlywed Paige becomes entangled in a mystery surrounding her friend Katrice's disappearance and the time travel story Katrice had been writing. As Paige investigates Katrice’s vanishing, the two timelines converge, triggering ripples that could reshape not only the women’s lives but also the very course of history.
Yes, Paige often asks God for guidance during crises, yet the author balances this spiritual element enough to avoid overwhelming the narrative. I recommend Starry Starry Night to readers who appreciate spiritual themes interwoven with their thrillers or those open to exploring religious perspectives without feeling coerced.
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