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A desperate search. A journey through time. A secret connection that outpaces the clock... New Shanghai, 2074. Engella Rhys hates the utter isolation of time-travel. After years searching through history for her missing parents, she's on the run and in the crosshairs of fierce Hunters. But when a surprise attack forces her to jump without coordinates, she lands on an almost-deserted beach near a kind stranger carrying the same experimental device. Teaming up to unravel the bizarre mystery of their matching time-tech, Engella's new friend falls prey to their pursuers. And after making a series of dangerous discoveries, she finds herself torn between saving her companion or finding her own family. Will Engella uncover the answer to her lost loved ones, or is she doomed to die alone?

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9781912199099

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Praise for The Lights of Time 'An adrenalin-filled race through time and space, ' Mai's Musings 'There's action, sci-fi, technology and mystery all wrapped up in this novel and I had a great time reading from the beginning until the end, ' Jessica Rachow, Book Blogger. 'If time travel is your bag then check out this fabulous young adult novel, ' Louise Wise, Book Blogger 'Mystery, action, complex world building and amazingly well written characters that bring out the story more, ' says the Jess Bookish Life Blog 'I can see this being turned into an animated adventure series or film, ' says On the Shelf Reviews. 'A thrilling mixture of searching for the truth, keeping out of evil's grasp and darting through time, ' Bookworm for Kids Blog 'Grabbed me as a reader from page one and kept me enthralled right to the last page. A rollicking good read, ' Books are my cwtches 'Exciting, compelling and magical, ' says Novel Kicks 'A thrilling science fiction rollercoaster of a ride!' Writing from the heart blog

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PAUL IAN CROSS, BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, is a scientist, writer, author, educator and creative entrepreneur.With over twenty years' experience in clinical research, Paul has been involved in the design, set-up or delivery of over a hundred clinical studies, including first-in-human clinical trials in gene and cell therapy and COVID-19 vaccine research.Paul provides consultancy services to organisations who oversee or manage clinical research, including clinical trial set-up, ICH Good Clinical Practice oversight and project management, science communication, science writing and research training.With a keen focus on education, Paul strives to make STEM subjects - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - accessible and interesting for both children and adults. This educational drive is evident in the compelling STEM content he shares across his social media platforms.He is an award-nominated author whose work spans multiple genres, including STEM-inspired books for children and young adults, science fiction, non-fiction, cosy mysteries and MM romance.With a solid foundation in biology and a keen interest in health, medicine and nature, Paul's scientific curiosity also spans technology, environmental sustainability, climate change and space exploration. His fascination with artificial intelligence and the possibility of alien life often finds its way into his science fiction narratives, adding a layer of intrigue to his stories.Paul's aim is not only to inform but to inspire, making science accessible and fun for a wider audience.

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