Here and Now and Then
Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen, published by Mira Books on August 27, 2019, is a captivating narrative that intertwines elements of science fiction, romance, and family life. This edition spans 352 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Kin Stewart, an ordinary family man who juggles his responsibilities in suburban San Francisco while grappling with a hidden past as a time-traveling secret agent from the future. After a botched mission leaves him stranded in the 1990s, Kin’s life takes a dramatic turn when his rescue team arrives eighteen years late, forcing him to confront the complexities of his dual existence.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Kin’s struggle to maintain connections with his family while navigating the challenges of time travel. As he faces the dilemma of returning to a future where he has another family waiting, Kin’s journey raises questions about identity and sacrifice. The narrative delves into themes of love and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones, all while balancing the intricacies of time travel and its consequences. This edition offers a unique blend of action and emotional depth, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of speculative fiction and family dynamics.
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Brotherhood
A Goodreads Choice Awards 2019 Semifinalist
One of BookBub’s Best Science Fiction Books of 2019
One of Book Riot’s Best Books of 2019 So Far
One of The Nerd Daily’s Best Debut Novels of 2019
Featured in The Millions “A Year in Reading”
One of Entropy’s Best Fiction Books of 2019
He’ll go anywhere and any when to save his daughter
Kin Stewart is an everyday family man: working in IT, trying to keep the spark in his marriage, struggling to connect with his teenage daughter.
But his current life is a far cry from his previous career…as a time-traveling secret agent from over a century in the future.
Stranded in suburban San Francisco since the 1990s after a botched mission, Kin has kept his past hidden from everyone around him, until one afternoon, his “rescue” team arrives–eighteen years too late.
Their mission: return Kin to 2142, where he’s been gone only weeks, not years, and where another family is waiting for him. A family he can’t remember.
Torn between two lives, Kin’s desperate efforts to stay connected to both will threaten to destroy the agency and even history itself. With his daughter’s very existence at risk, he will have to take one final trip to save her–even if it means breaking all the rules of time travel in the process.
“Heartfelt and thrilling… Chen’s concept is unique, and [his characters’] agony is deeply moving. Quick pacing, complex characters, and a fascinating premise.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
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