The Reset
"This is the most ambitious entry yet in this brain-twisting time-travel series." —BookLife (Publishers Weekly)
WHEN THE WORLDS COLLIDE, THEIR LOVE WILL REWRITE THE FABRIC OF REALITY
In the shocking third installment of the Time Corrector series, super-genius Dr. Vincent Abajian finds himself in an even grander drama, and this time, the fate of his beloved daughter is on the line. The Reset is a culmination of worlds colliding, timelines interweaving, and relationships that seemed indestructible, reaching dire breaking points.
Vincent gets in the midst of an international political crisis forged by his adversary, Philip Nardin. As he tirelessly works to offset the impact, Philip kidnaps Nozomi, Vincent’s daughter. In an endgame decision, Vincent relinquishes his time-correcting powers to Philip while the world leaders launch a devastating arms race to weaponize Intreton—the purest energy source that can alter reality if mishandled. The two opponents, Vincent and Philip, unite against political and military forces to save reality from crumbling. Their plan reveals a mind-bending past and the identity of a time-twisted villain Philip calls the Lunatic. Such revelation leads to a dramatic conclusion and opens the possibility of a Reset. As someone close to Vincent shows their true self, Vincent discovers that Nozomi’s complex ties to Emika and Akane may hold the key to the Reset in this time-hopping clash of love, egos, and desires.
A story of love that transcends time and reality, and the sacrifices masquerading as selfish acts, the final book of the award-winning Time Corrector series is a whirlwind of unexpected events—many questions will finally be answered. And yet, new possibilities lay beyond this head-spinning conclusion.
Awards:
2024 International Book Award Finalist in Science Fiction Category
1 Amazon Best Seller in Science Fiction History & Criticism
#1 Amazon Best Seller in Mystery & Detective
More Reviews:
“This latest series installment delivers an intricately recursive time-hopping tale of heartache and skulduggery. Indeed, readers will find that the narrative is more intricate than the inside of a complex pocket watch. If Back to the Future is elementary time travel, this is the stuff of doctoral theses.” —Kirkus
"Being the final installment in the Time Corrector Series, The Reset can be savored more by first reading the previous installments. This page-turner is an epic and captivating finale of an amazing series." —Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
"Triple-stuffed with time-jumps, alt-reality doubles, chronological paradoxes, tense military showdowns, and other smart twists that bend existence like taffy, the third entry in Datta's Time Corrector series is relentless in its invention, relentlessly committed to big ideas and bigger surprises. This volume draws on a Marvel Universe's worth of complex, reality-crossing backstory." —BookLife (Publishers Weekly)
"With a non-linear structure and a sprawling story, Avi Datta takes readers through a maze of a plot, intricately weaving different threads that come together in the end like the perfect jigsaw puzzle for a soaring climax." —Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
"A lavishly detailed, intricate, and addictive read.… well-stocked with hard SF elements. Datta’s vivid descriptions do an excellent job of bringing the Time Corrector Universe to life on the pages.... To say it is intricate would be an understatement.... The brilliance of this book lies in the way the author gradually reveals the mystery surrounding the Lunatic and his ties to Vincent and Philip. Every piece of information leads readers on a twisting journey that ends with an unexpected revelation.... Fans of mind-bending science fiction will find themselves enthralled by Datta’s expertly crafted narrative and clever twists” —Prairies Book Review
"Datta's attention to detail and pacing results in a complex plot that keeps readers on the edge from cover to cover with its exploration of love and sacrifice in the face of a time-twisted villain." —K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
“With each turn of the page, Datta deftly reveals subtle hints about Vincent’s true intentions, keeping readers on edge and tantalizing them with glimpses of a greater mystery. As disparate threads begin to converge, the stakes become higher and the consequences more dire.... Fans of dense, intricately detailed SF won’t want to miss this one.” —BookView Review
"The book continues Avi Datta's tradition of brilliant storytelling, non-linear plot making, and absolutely beautiful character development. Just when the reader thinks they have everything figured out, Datta will impress him or her with the most incredible twists and turns imaginable" —Adam Wright for Reedsy Discovery
"The complex relationships between Emika, Akane, and the daughter they are technically both mothers to were interesting. They both love her, but they are struggling to deal with the fact that they were one person when she was conceived." —Samantha Gregory for Readers' Favorite
"Puzzle lovers and readers who love to contemplate intricate time conundrums will be fully engaged with the book's sophisticated plot." —The Manhattan Book Review
"The first-person narrative allows the reader to witness characters' inner dialogues and connect with them more easily, as we are given a deep understanding of their perspective." —Online Book Club
"The book weaves together multiple themes, including time travel, love, politics, intrigue, and high-stakes action." —San Francisco Book Review
Author Bio:
Dr. Avi Datta is the author of the genre-bending sci-fi series, Time Correctors. The Winding is his debut novel and the first one in the series. He is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Illinois State University. He is also the director of the University’s Center for Entrepreneurial studies. He researches and publishes in Radical Innovation, Management of Innovation, Technology Strategy, and Strategic Entrepreneurship. Outside his day job, he is a writer, an avid painter, a watch collector, and a coffee enthusiast who enjoys classic rock and western classical music.