A mysterious voice is heard in the minds of inhabitants across multiple worlds within the vast MultiVerse of space and time… these inhabitants as a sword master’s son, a powerfully enlightened Queen, a skilled warrior, an “ordinary” college student from Earth, a reptilian humanoid scientist, and a wise and beautiful leader of a utopian world use newly acquired knowledge and skills to battle evil forces intent on ensuring reality forms as they intend.
Puzzlement ensues as special mentors appear and seem to defy what reality means. Wielding godlike powers, these teachers help illuminate the secrets of all creation.
Follow the amazing stories and unity of our heroes across diverse worlds as they fight for victory. Even their powerful inner mentor must fight for continued existence in this ancient battle of ideals on how reality should form.
With the fate of the entire MultiVerse at stake, which side will become the victor in the end?
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Journeys Through SpaceTime is a complex and intricately woven web of many different worlds/dimensions and therefore, characters. I had a difficult time in the beginning remembering who was who, and keeping up with all the diverse characters, each with their own unique personalities, lives, thoughts, and even worlds at times. It almost is reminiscent of Game of Thrones, in the writing style and the way it follows multiple timelines, simultaneously. I was curious how the author would be able to bring all these diverse characters together, to make it blend seamlessly and not feel awkward, and found I was enjoying THAT mystery as much as the book itself! Not a light read for the average reader, but I found myself indulged and wanting to know what happened next, and to who! I was pleasantly surprised, as Sci-Fi is not my typical choice of genre, and cannot wait to dive into part two, Journeys Through TimeSpace! I think this one deserves a 5 star, it is not easy to have so many complex personalities that are so well written!
This is a new author for me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but it came with a good recommendation from a friend of mine because she knows that I love anything that has to do with space. She was correct in the fact that I would enjoy it as I truly did. The author did an amazing job drawing me in with his descriptions of the characters and the worlds they were in. I am a true space geek from Star Trek to Star Wars, so I was drawn into this story from the first chapter. I believe that there will be a continuation of his story. At least I hope. There is a whole lot more that I would love to find out because I became so connected to these characters that I didn’t want to put the book down. And I didn’t. I started this book after work yesterday and finished it before I went to bed last night because it was that good. If you are a fan of space fantasy as I am, I highly recommend you read this book.
Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman
5 Stars
I really enjoyed this exciting and fast paced debut novel by James Talisman. Set in the ‘MultiVerse’ of multiple worlds scattered through both space and time this sci-fi/fantasy story was out of my comfort zone and not a genre I have read before. Honesty I had never heard of the term MultiVerse, but I am so pleased I gave this book a chance. The blurb states it is, “an exciting journey of adventure and discovery”, and it did not disappoint.The story begins with a mysterious voice which is heard in the mind of a selection of inhabitants across the multiple worlds within the MultiVerse of space and time, who’s voice is it and what does it want? The world building is so well done I felt as though I was on each world, and through Talisman’s descriptive writing the sights, sounds and smells all came alive.
There were a lot of different characters introduced from the various worlds, each with their own stories. I did struggle to remember them all in the beginning but the list of main characters at the beginning of the book definitely helped and I did refer back to this at times. The story was told from each characters point of view which I liked and the characters were likeable and relatable, from Hirisho, the sword master’s son from the Dameon Province world, Queen Neferities of the Isonian Empire, Matt Larson, a college student on EarthVerse world, the reptilian humanoid scientist, and a leader of an utopian world. Along with their mentors, who seemed to have ‘godlike’ powers, each character embarks on an adventure and joins the battle between good versus evil.
I highly recommend this well written debut novel which has an exciting storyline even to readers not familiar with this ‘MultiVerse’ genre. It is book one in Talisman’s, ‘Journeys Through’ series and I look forward to the next instalment.
Journey through Spacetime ( Journeys through book1) By James Talisman
“A mysterious voice is heard in the minds of inhabitants across multiple worlds within the vast MultiVerse of space and time…”
What a great book, If fantasy is your thing. This is the book for you! Mr.Talisman really has a way of pulling into the story with his writing. Truly a great fantasy story it was a little slow going for me in the beginning but was definitely worth reading. Following all the characters through the Story is very exciting and makes you want to keep reading. The further in you get the more you want to read. I enjoyed learning about the different worlds as well as the different characters and what they can do.
James Talisman grabs your attention from the get-go with this book! Not only is it interesting but the plot is something that will keep you guessing and, on your toes. You are not sure where the journey is taking you until you are there.
The flow of the book is great, and each chapter just draws you in further and further, never letting you know which way the plot or characters are going to go until the author decides to show you.
All in all, it’s an enjoyable book for those who love a bit of magic, mischief and quick-witted writing and I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next!
New twist in the sci-fi genre, it is nothing less than action packed and captivating. Talisman has an extraordinary talent in writing for several characters and their narratives, which takes place between different worlds and points of view. There is so much to learn about each world and its characters in this complex but extremely well written story, it keeps you guessing as to what will happen next.
This novel is fast paced and will have you sitting on the edge of your seat edge wanting to read as much as you can in one sitting. I found I had to reread some chapters in order to keep each world and its characters straight in my mind.
Even among the many worlds and characters, Talisman uses such great detail that you really feel like you are there. You get a clear, vivid picture of each world and the details draw you in and hold you until the very end. With that being said, you need to take your time reading to ensure you don’t miss any details. Recommended read!
First and foremost, WOW! This book is absolutely stunning—in its character development and world-building, plot and even its cover! The attention to detail is just mind-blowing, and the characters are all unique in their own ways, from actions to voices. James Talisman did a fantastic job bringing such an incredible story—and its characters—to life. The book could have easily been overwhelming or even boring, but it’s the complete opposite. It’s a wonderful read, and I truly recommend it.
I loved the concept. Who doesn’t like multiverses? Who doesn’t like the past blending with the present and future? Super action packed. I would’ve given this 5 stars if I didn’t have a bit of trouble keeping up with all the characters. You can tell the author has a love of different cultures and traditions. Definitely a sci-fi lover recommendation.
Journeys Through SpaceTime (Journeys Through Book 1) by James Talisman – Review by Susan Ratchford
5 stars
Six very different people from vastly different multiverses (including but not limited to, a swordmasters son Hirisho, a reptilian humanoid scientist Tysson, a Co-councilor for a utopian world Rashella, and an ordinary college student named Matt) all hear the same mysterious voice inside their head. Godlike mentors appear to each of them and all must embark on separate quests and use their newly acquired wisdom of all creation and reality to fight for and protect the sanctity of all of their worlds.
This book was enthralling, a must read! James Talisman truly tansports you through different worlds with his vivid imagery and thought provoking characters. Each one so different but expertly brought to life through his imaginative writing. This fast paced novel had me captivated from the first page with twists and turns I never saw coming. His blend of ancient ideals and futuristic concepts bring a delightful duality to the genre. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series!
November 2021
Journeys through Spacetime is the first book by James Talisman in his Journeys Through series. It is a fantasy book that takes you through the Multiverse of time and space. The characters are diverse and unique as you follow them through the different POVs and worlds within the book. You can feel the passion that James has for writing through the words on every page. The adventure written in the pages draws you in. Which side will win?
This was my first read by this author and it was a book outside my normal realm of reading. It is a book that is not the quickest read, but letting the details sink in is worth it as it helps fully ground you in the story. I am excited for the next book in the series. If you are looking for a page turning cannot put the book down read then this is one is for you!
Journeys through Space time gripped me from the beginning and kept me hooked until the end! The author, James Talisman, weaves a multitude of characters into this fantasy sci fi world and had me so enthralled in each character. I found myself falling in love with the build up, the lives, and the complexity of these multiple characters. I felt like I was able to follow all these characters in these fantasy multiverse worlds. James had a way of having me feel like I have known these characters my entire life!
I honestly cannot wait to see how these characters are carried through into the next book!
From multiple places in time and space, a multitude of perspectives and journeys a collective story unfolds in the best way. This book has fantastic world building and fantastic characters. There is mystery, hope, love, and plenty of action. I loved all the completely different stories that were all connected within the larger collective journey. I really struggled to put this book down and thoroughly loved every second of it. I can’t wait to see what happens in the second book and how this wonderful adventure continues! Highly Recommend!
Journey’s Through SpaceTime (Journey’s Through Book 1) by James Talisman Review by Melissa Saxton
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021
Journey’s Through SpaceTime (Journey’s Through Book 1) by James Talisman Review by Melissa Saxton.
An amazing Sci-Fi and Fantasy Journey awaits as you transverse the Multiverse theory. A strange and mysterious voice visits multiple individuals from multiple universes with the same mysterious message. The message is cryptic, but they all have to find out what it means for them and how they are all connected to combat a evil force.
This book is an art form in how the characters are developed, giving you all the details necessary to both fall in love with characters, or have strong feelings of dislike in only short passages as you learn every characters backstory and how they tie into this journey.
Tying together all of these individuals stories is masterful, and kept me hooked and wanting to learn more. The book is definitely complex, and you will find yourself deep into the story with time passing quickly as you devour this story. Fans of science fiction, fantasy, dystopian societies, will all enjoy this story as it completely bends your basic understanding of the universe.
I was immediately looking for book 2 as soon as I finished the last page!
I dug right into this series and couldn’t stop reading the book! With every page that I turned the story and character narrative continued to build, and I was even more intrigued. I love that this was an original idea, and the writing was so vivid, but I related to the humanity in the characters as well. I loved this one so much that I jumped right into book number two! I highly recommend this book for your reading journey!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this science fiction story. This is a multiple storyline story with multiple POVs. This story also has a bit of smut sprinkled within the story. The story was action-packed from start to finish. The world-building was impeccable. Highly recommend reading.
This book was definitely something outside of my comfort zone. I was interested in giving this book a shot because is is so different than what I normally read. I was not disappointed. The only drawbacks for me were personal. There was so much detail and characters to keep straight in my head. I did enjoy the Multiverse concept as well as the attention to detail with how the character explored the challenges they were facing. I also appreciated the allusion to cultures we are familiar with but with its own spin. This is definitely a good read for someone that is into the sci-fi/fantasy genre!
Fantastic book, this author really gives your imagination a work out. Great story line with so much depth. This book is a page turner for sure. Come sit and take a journey for sure.
This is a well written book, that I was easily drawn in to. The character and world building was awesome. I love details, as they help me get more into a book. The storyline progressed at the perfect pace. I can’t wait to read the 2nd book!
Journeys Through SpaceTime by James Talisman is the first installment in James’s Journeys Through series.
As a reader who does not often read sci-fi, I actually, really enjoyed this book. Although there are quite a few characters and different points of view to follow at the beginning and it is a bit confusing, I enjoyed the character building and how it kept my attention and, in the end, all came together.
The story had a very interesting plot and I enjoyed how the author brought all the characters together.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. I cannot wait to read the second installment Journeys Through TimeSpace.
I had a hard time reading this story because of the jump between characters, however this is just a personal preference. The details that the author included with each character’s story was amazing, and therefore I still gave this book 5 stars. I really loved the characters Queen Neferities and Thoran. However, I was able to predict how things were going to turn out with them and her brother. I can’t wait to read the 2nd story, because I am also eager to see what happens with Matt, Julia, and Dan’s story.