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Novikov Windows: A Time Travel Novel Paperback – August 24, 2023

by Chris Cosmain (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 59 ratings
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In the year 1996, David Singh, a time traveller from the future, coaxes a group of experts to the desolate farmstead of Blackwell's Rest in remote Australia. He achieves this by showing each recruit an object which convinces them beyond doubt to follow him.

Their mission is to construct a time machine using advanced wormhole-generating and quantum computing technology sent to them from the future. However, as the group begin their task, they learn a grim truth.

Events of the past and future are unalterable. Free will is an illusion. Travelling back in time with knowledge of one's own future, yet not being able to change anything, can pose an immeasurable psychological burden. This is a Novikov Window, the scenario of being trapped within an unalterable sequence of events, like a passive actor living in a play scripted by fate.

To avoid Novikov Windows, knowledge about the future is closely guarded, breeding suspicion and manipulation amongst the team. Some refuse to accept their lack of control and attempt to alter history. What begins as a thrilling scientific adventure takes a dark turn as the group is faced with increasingly difficult and unethical missions.

Torn apart by their moral and ideological differences, the community frays and each individual struggles to find a sense of purpose and redemption. How can they find hope in the face of impossible decisions, in a universe where there are no choices?

About the Author:
I write adult hard science fiction that provides a keen insight into the psychology of its characters, relies upon real science as well as thoroughly researched extrapolation of current technological trends – all while not compromising on being action-packed.

I trained as a scientist before becoming a medical doctor. I've had a lifelong love affair with science and have always been an avid reader of science fiction. I live with my family and three cats in sunny Australia. Find out more at www.chriscosmain.com.
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  2. Language
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  3. Publication date
    August 24, 2023
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 1.22 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0645828009
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0645828009
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This is an incredible debut. Cosmain paints complex and believable characters that you can't help but care for. The technical aspects are well thought out and based on real science. Equally, the story elements from the 1800's are carefully researched and some of the alternate historical events described are eerily plausible. All-in-all a fantastic tale and a must-read for time travel fans. As a long time science-fiction reader, I can't wait to see what Cosmain pens next.
-- Doctor Dinesh Palipana OAM, author of Stronger.

"Novikov Windows is a remarkable combination of hard science fiction, probing
philosophy, ethical argument, and sheer adventure. If you're not already a fan of time travel, chances are you'll become one after you read this novel. If you are already a fan, this novel will go to the top of your list, and stay there as an accomplishment against which past and future time travel stories you may read will be judged."
-- Paul Levinson, author of The Chronology Protection Case, The Silk Code, and It's Real Life

I found Novikov Windows interesting and very entertaining. Describing a possible mechanism for enabling time travel sets it apart from other sci-fi time travel stories I have read. While I cannot, at this stage of history, vouch for the scientific accuracy of the mechanism described, I can say it is plausible and I cannot find fault with the descriptions of the paradoxes and causal loops.
-- ​David Pegg, Professor Emeritus, Applied Mathematics and Physics, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Reason House Publishing (August 24, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 488 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0645828009
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0645828009
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.22 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

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About Chris Cosmain

I write adult hard science fiction that provides a keen insight into the psychology of its characters, relies upon real science as well as thoroughly researched extrapolation of current technological trends – all while not compromising on being action-packed.

I trained as a scientist before becoming a medical doctor. I've had a lifelong love affair with science and have always been an avid reader of science fiction. I live with my family in sunny Australia.

Psychological Hard Science Fiction

I write adult psychological hard science fiction.

In broad terms, psychological fiction is often strongly character-driven, propelled by a depiction of the characters’ inner world, mental state and even mental health. Characters are frequently flawed, or have inner conflicts which can drive a story, impacting upon the plot.

Psychological science fiction offers an infinite palette of unique and often surreal settings which challenge protagonists in interesting ways. It not only posits powerful 'what if?' questions around technological, social or political trends, it allows characters to be placed in quite unusual settings, such as the surreal situations which can arise from time travel. This genre explores how bizarre situations might impact on the psyche of the characters and ultimately explores the question of what it means to be human.

Hard science fiction is characterised by its devotion to scientific accuracy, logic and cause and effect. While many hard science fiction stories avail themselves of the odd “scientific MacGuffin” to enable certain technologies (like time travel), they strive for attention to technical detail and integrity around the laws of physics.

As a scientist, I have always been drawn to the accuracy of hard science fiction and its considered, realistic extrapolation of current trends. As a doctor working in mental health, I am drawn to diversity, complex characters, and flawed protagonists. Above all, I am curious about exploring the impact of extraordinary circumstances on the mental state of ordinary people.

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Gail DR
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Time-Travel Novel I've Read In Years!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2023
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With a mind-bending time-travel storyline that fans of this sci-fi theme will thoroughly enjoy, exquisite character development, page-turning suspense, and brilliant plot twists, I breezed through all 542 pages and loved every breathtaking moment. When you're sad that you've reached the end of a book, even one with a closure arc as fulfilling as this one, you know that the time you've taken to immerse yourself in the storyline has been a truly wise investment. As a bonus, the text was expertly proofread, and for the first time in many years, I did not find myself having to read a line over and over again just to try to figure out what was meant to be written. I cannot wait for the author's next novel.
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Ben Klein
4.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Read
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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I enjoyed the diversity of the characters both in their specalties and emotional makeup. A nice blend of scifi and history. While you go on about the deterministic view if we travel in our own time line, I would have liked to see the other side, if we have free will each time we make a choice our time line forks.
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AJ Norton
5.0 out of 5 stars Complex, fascinating near-future time travel epic
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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Completely absorbing. Complex plot, intricately woven. Memorable characters. Would make a good movie. While I disagree with the author's worldview, I enjoyed this novel and recommend it.
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Pete Fugelli
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
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Really enjoyed the variety of characters and their development, with meaningful arcs. Definitely a book for people who like STEM, and hardcore science, especially relating to time travel, yet very easy to follow, and has cool Easter egg appearances by famous historical figures.

Well worth the read! Looking forward to other novels in the works!
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Paige Vz
4.0 out of 5 stars Paced well, lots of twists and turns
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023
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This book explains the technical aspects easily using conversation among characters. Very interesting, thought provoking book. I quite enjoyed it.
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Mr. rogers
2.0 out of 5 stars Started as 4 stars and gradually went down
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2023
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Started well. I like time travel stories and how to deal with paradox but this book kept heaping paradox upon paradox while getting caught up on the minutiae of the characters lives. You know the movies from 60s and 70s where the plot requires the character to go somewhere and the movie spends many minutes driving, pulling up to the house, getting out and walking to the door, ringing the bell etc. Then by the 80s it was enough to park and walk to the door and now we just cut to the door opening and our guy entering the house. Well this book spends too much time preparing breakfast and having bbqs. Let's move the Action along. By the middle of the book I was fatigued and started skipping chapters and then finally just skipped to the end. No paradoxes were resolved, no joy in finishing this interminable story.
The writer is good, he makes you care about the characters and their emotions but the book could have been half as long and the time loops less loopy. All thru the book the past and future were set and immutable yet they weren't. The time machine was only built because the future got the plans from the past and sent back the parts. Mush! My brain was Mush trying to follow the logic of closed time-like loops. People were their own Father and so on. Not an enjoyable read, though it started well.
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AS
5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller
Reviewed in Germany on September 6, 2023
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You can‘t stop reading, itbis really exciting! I Hope he will Write soon further books.
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Suneth
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute masterpiece!!
Reviewed in Australia on December 17, 2023
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Cosmain is a genius! He may have just written the best book I have ever read! Whilst this is at heart a science fiction novel about time travel - as it unravels itself - it has a bit of everything. Hard science fiction, philosophy, suspense, unpredictable plot twists, mind bending paradoxes, ethical dilemmas, relationships, romance, erotica, history - this book has everything. And its all beautifully written - exceptionally good use of language, clever use of metaphors, rich characters are featured throughout. It’s clear that scientific accuracy is important to Cosmain, and it is apparent that he has extensively researched it. However he also makes sure everything is explained in simple language, so that it is accessible to the layperson.

This book will have you hooked from beginning to end, and leave you wanting more!

Having just finished the book, I feel like picking it up and reading it again to enjoy it a second time - but then it might feel like being in a Novikov window!

Looking forward to Cosmain’s next book - can’t wait!
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Amanda
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must read for science fiction lovers!!
Reviewed in Australia on October 16, 2023
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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The plot was engaging, the characters were well-developed, and the writing was captivating. It kept me hooked from beginning to end, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages to see what would happen next. A captivating and thought-provoking novel for those who love science fiction and time travel! I highly recommend this book!
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Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely clever
Reviewed in Australia on September 21, 2023
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Chris is clearly extremely smart and had done extensive complex research into the philosophy behind time travel. Rather than just skimming over the ethics of time travel he discusses them thoughtfully and clearly at the same time as describing scientific and mathematical principles that make his story believable and seem possible.
The extraordinarily complex timelines get brought together brilliantly at the end and the fiction writing is as skilful as the scientific explanations.
Looking forward to his next publications!
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Victoria
5.0 out of 5 stars In the best traditions of science fiction ...
Reviewed in Australia on September 5, 2023
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Written in classic science fiction style.
It's about the possibilities of science, time travel, and more, but viewed through the lens of timeless human realities, relationships, and ethical dilemmas.
Reminds me of Asimov and E.E Doc Smith
Hope to see more from the author
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