(81 reviews)
Cast in Time Book 1: Baron
by Ed & Carol Nelson
ISBN: 978-1-953395-50-4
Categories: Fiction » Alternative History
Format: EPUB
Content Rating: All Ages
An Engineer finds himself in an Alternate reality, Cornwall, in the year 715 A.D. He awakens in the body of a young Baron.
Retired Lieutenant General, former head of the Army Corp of Engineers, lies dying at the age of ninety-two. Leading a full life, he is a decorated veteran of World War II, Korea, and Viet Nam.
His love of Engineering has him taking university courses his entire life. When his health falters, and he can no longer continue his education, MIT awards him an honorary Ph.D. in Professional Studenting.
After a long illness, he lies dying. His last thought is, "What a waste of such wonderful knowledge."
As he fades to black, the fun begins. He is to build a modern civilization without being burned as a witch!
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jjmcdonald7911
A totally engrossing piece of work
Reviewed it on June 3, 2023
With the exception of a (Very) few errors in word usage, this is a totally engrossing and captivating piece of work. The saying “Right Man, Right place, Right Time” is fully demonstrated here. The focus on people power in this sort of historical context easily shows how a country can grow from a feudal state to an industrialized nation by the efforts of a single person. I totally look forward to book 2.
A good ending
Reviewed it on June 2, 2023
well thought out story
Alternative Historical Fiction
Reviewed it on June 2, 2023
Book was thought out with some leaps of faith or should be said a suspension of reality in order to make a progressive and thought out storyline. The thought that people were not stupid, but only ignorant, is not the way we usually think of our 30 time great grandparents. The effort and luck to obtain enough food to live would blot out any other ability to think or learn. Good story, with good reasons to do what is big business these days; that is health care, education and appropriate housing.norman.amor
Don't need rebar in UK
Reviewed it on June 1, 2023
Looking forward to book 2
Only one small criticism.
In the UK the geology is stable
so rebar not used in most homes even today.
Great alternate timeline do-over romp
Reviewed it on May 25, 2023
I have read everything Ed has written because each work is well thought out, the characters are engaging and the story backdrops are interesting. This book follows true to form!
gmcdonell
Great
Reviewed it on May 13, 2023
Well done!
djderbes
Well though out and written.
Reviewed it on May 12, 2023
I enjoyed the logical, if fantastic, progression of the plot. It kept my interest enough to buy the completed book. I look forward to Book 2.
Nice...
Reviewed it on May 8, 2023
Engaging and well written, Cast in Time resonated with this reader.
bladex775
Absolutely Fantastic
Reviewed it on May 4, 2023
It was awesome.
CZ
Cast in Time Book 1
Reviewed it on May 1, 2023
It was a fast paced story that I enjoyed very much! Like other stories out in the world it has similar ideas revisited! I'm looking forward to future books!
An interesting time travel/do over story
Reviewed it on April 20, 2023
I liked the scientific/engineering details, as well as the flow of the story. Too many self-published authors throw in a mountain of minutiae that doesn't advance the story. Not here. Also happy not to see gratuitous sex scenes. Looking forward to book 2
espressobolus
Wadebridge
Reviewed it on April 15, 2023
It would have been interesting to see how James handled the baroness had she lived.
whunter67
Great historical fantasy
Reviewed it on April 11, 2023
Enjoyable read looking forward to the next book
mtravellerh
Ed Nelson at his historical best
Reviewed it on April 11, 2023
If you liked his style in his previous works, you will be happy to hear that this novel has it in spades.
Cast in Time is a well researched historical novel with an all around nice older guy as MC. He has been cast to Cornwall in the second part of the 8th century and turned from an old geezer to a young guy.
Looking forward to book 2
mibroscheit
I'm looking forward to band 2
Reviewed it on April 11, 2023
Good story, sometimes a little too smooth. The protagonist succeeds in everything. But it's fun to follow his ideas and solutions. A likeable character and an interesting setting.
brettlea
Learn to spell calorie please.
Reviewed it on June 2, 2023
Good story, I am looking forward to part 2.
phelux
Little knowledge of the era to unlearn.
Reviewed it on May 20, 2023
Very good. The description of size of towns and “ Baronies” gives an entirely different idea of the time vs the written history and movies.
Can not wait for book two.
Felixf
yomundongo
Nice paced and easy reading
Reviewed it on May 19, 2023
Good fantasy without being too outlandish
rocket169
A good story, well written
Reviewed it on May 19, 2023
Loved the story and well written. I do find the American spelling in an English situation a bit hard to take. Keep going with the story.
Cheers, rocket169
lokisadvisor
Good Start to a promising series
Reviewed it on May 19, 2023
A nice start to a re-write of time in the British Isles. A perfect candidate to kick-start the modern era is sent back in time to do good. Waiting for the next volume will try my patience.
dpchenry
New perspective on an old premise, ala Connecticut Yankee.
Reviewed it on April 29, 2023
I LOVED THIS STORY
jharmer
Sent back in time to Post Roman Britain.
Reviewed it on April 12, 2023
The author has developed this story well and has the consepts of various industries, from farming via mining to steel making, well thought out. This book covers just the first few years of the heroes life in the past. The plot progresses well and discusses his stumbling blocks as well as his sucesses. I feel however that the prose is rather stilted in places. However this can be easily sorted as I understand this is a pre publication version. Well worth buying and I eagerly await the next volume. jh