A Time and a Place

Barnabus J. Wildebear must rescue his 15 year old nephew when the boy is recruited by an alien to fight in a war halfway across the galaxy. Publishers Weekly calls it an "entertaining, chaotic adventure" that yanks "readers into moments of comedy, tragedy, horror, and philosophical contemplation of time, free will, and personal responsibility." More

The life of English teacher Barnabus takes a strange turn when he agrees to help his nephew fight an alien war.

“Mahoney’s work is great for those who like their speculative fiction thoughtful, eloquent, and messy” (Publishers Weekly).

Barnabus J. Wildebear’s comfortable life of sipping Lagavulin and teaching Junior High School English comes to an abrupt halt when his fifteen year old nephew Ridley is recruited by an alien to help fight a war half-way across the galaxy. After having promised his sister on her deathbed that he would take care of her son, nothing means more to Wildebear than keeping Ridley safe.

An intricate plot laced with Mahoney humour and excellent writing makes this a must read for all lovers of good books.
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