The Summer Solstice: A Hands of Time Novella (The Hands of Time)

One careless moment. One impossible journey. One terrifying choice. Nineteen-year-old Cory Hazard’s life is perfectly ordinary, until he finds a strange watch in a fitting room at work and, with one accidental touch, is hurled thousands of years back in time, to Ancient Egypt. Alone and terrified, Cory finds shelter and hope in the community of Jewish slaves. But survival in this harsh ancient world means playing by rules he doesn’t understand, speaking a language he barely knows, and enduring physical hardships that push him to his breaking point. As Cory fights for survival under the scorching desert sun, will he accept this new life, or find courage he never knew he possessed in a desperate gamble to return home? A pulse-pounding tale of survival, identity, and the unbreakable will to return home. The perfect standalone adventure in the Hands of Time series for fans of Diana Gabaldon, Barbara Erskine, and Susanna Kearsley. Readers love the Hands of Time series: “Holy Cow! What an amazing book!! I can’t describe it. I could not put it down. Wow. I wish I could go back in time!! I read this book in 3 hours. I am on to the next book of the series!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What an awesome story. I literally read it in one day. I couldn’t wait to see what happens. The characters were very likeable and the love triangle sizzled. I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good time travel romance.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If I could rate it higher I would… From beginning to end it sucked me in and I could not put it down. It was filled with history and romance. It made me happy and sad. It made me laugh and cry. It was an amazing story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I swear I felt every emotion known to humans. This was a beautiful story.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely LOVED this book!… Very well written with characters that you feel like you have become friends with.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow... amazing story… I became so engrossed in the tale… The ups and downs that tell the story between these characters to the end is riveting.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Love this book!… This was a real page turner. Not your Hallmark love story. I couldn’t put it down.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautiful blend of history, mystery and romance! LOVE it!!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent… What a great story. Hate for to end... I don’t know how I’m gonna find another series to replace this one.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fabulous! One of the best time travel books I’ve ever read! Very satisfying and the characters are well developed. Love it!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “WOW!! Fabulous plot! Shapiro completely outdid herself. Character development rocked and the plot was gripping!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The whole series was amazing! I couldn’t put it down. I read all six books in under two weeks. I would definitely tell Everyone to read this series. I hope it goes on TV. It would be so awesome.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent. This was a wonderful book and series. I can’t say enough. The writing was excellent. The storylines were exceptional. The characters awesome. I highly recommend it.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ View Less