
In a tightly controlled solar system where backward cyclic travel is a licensed science, a desperate engineer named Donovan clings to a single hope: to slip into the early 20th century and buy himself a fresh lease on life. The Komitet’s ruthless Criminal Destroyers (C.D.) patrol the timelines, hunting anyone who tampers with the past, while illegal rejuvenation markets whisper promises of youth for those willing to risk everything.
When a stern C.D. agent drops by Donovan’s office, the walls suddenly seem to close in, and a clandestine ally known only as Blascomb offers a dangerous shortcut—a one‑week window to trigger the forbidden time jump. As pressures mount and betrayal looms, Donovan must decide whether to trust the shadowy deal, even if it means sacrificing those closest to him, before the relentless agents seal his fate.
Language
en
Duration
~30 minutes (29K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1951.
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-04-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1918–1993
A mid-century science fiction writer remembered for thoughtful, idea-driven short stories, he published regularly in the classic magazine era and explored big concepts with a clear, accessible style.
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