'A brilliantly observed study of friendships, adolescence, family dynamics and first love. But it's also thought-provoking and very moving too, as an exploration of the working of time and the magical thinking that affects all who are grieving a lost loved one. Beautifully written, poignant, witty and emotionally resonant.' Dan Brotzel, author of Hotel du Jack and Wolf in the Woods

'I loved every single page of it. The MC is faced with such a sad reality and to see his journey throughout this story is absolutely heartbreaking and wonderful at the same time. Anyone who enjoys reading stories that makes them cry, this is one book you should definitely pick up.' Goodreads reviewer

'This is such a powerful story... A wonderful blend of philosophy and suspense.' Reader review

‘This race against time will stir a mixture of deep thought and emotion in you that makes you want to hug your family and never let them go! … Make sure you hang on tight for some delightfully unforeseen twists and turns!’ Reedsy reviewer

‘The story is action-packed, and right from the first page, you will be hooked as you join Jason on his nail-biting race to make the most of his second chance. This is an edge-of-your-seat story with wonderfully real characters.’ Readers’ Favorite reviewer

‘This is a fun take on the time-travel problem and I enjoyed this book immensely. Highly recommended.’ Readers’ Favorite reviewer

‘Well-written and satisfying … highly recommended for readers who enjoy stories with time loops and murder mysteries.’ Readers’ Favorite reviewer

‘Tightly woven and skillfully wrapped up. The climax was subtle but sharp.' Goodreads reviewer

‘I started reading the book on a Friday afternoon and finished it the following morning which is a testament to the draw of the story.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘A very clever time-loop novel that is about much more than that. It explores love, family, relationships and bereavement in a sensitive and moving way, with well-drawn and complex characters. Kept me engaged throughout and kept me guessing until the end. I felt myself holding my breath in parts of the story as I rooted for Jason and the family.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I loved everything about this book, which drew me in from the first page and kept me hooked throughout... Woolf keeps the reader on their toes the whole time, and there are several unexpected twists that make this book exciting to read for both teenagers and adults.’ Goodreads reviewer

★A new YA novel by the award-winning and international best-selling author Alex Woolf!
★A Suspense and Time Travel Sci-Fi for Young Adults, which is a gripping tale of love, loss, and resilience. Join Jason on a journey through time, where every decision carries the weight of destiny and every moment holds the promise of redemption.

Alex Woolf
An award-winning author of books for both adults and children, Alex Woolf has published nearly 100 novels and non-fiction works. He has won many honors, including the prestigious ASE Book of the Year Award ( from The Association for Science Education), The RED Book Award (from Falkirk Council), and The Guardian's Best New Children's Book of the Month.
His non-fiction works cover a wide range of themes, from the scientific and natural world to political science and social issues. To date, his most significant work is ‘The History of the World’. Since its first publication in 2008, the book has sold tens of thousands of copies in English-speaking countries and has been translated into seven different languages.
A prolific writer of popular science books, Woolf is also the co-author of the bestselling children’s science book series ‘You Wouldn’t Want to Live without’ series, which is currently a global hit, licensed in over ten countries and regions. His work "Think Like a Scientist" won the prestigious British Association for Science Education's Book of the Year Award (ASE).
His fiction spans crime, mystery, sci-fi, historical, steampunk, and horror genres. His sci-fi trilogy ‘Chronosphere Book’ series, which has been licensed in China and included in Hugo Award winning novelist Cixin Liu's Youth Sci-Fi book series, together with his master work The Wandering Earth’s YA edition. The book series is ranking Top Children’s Book Bestsellers for years. And his horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He is also a regular author for Fiction Express, online publishers of interactive stories for schools. Fiction Express is read by 1.2 million pupils in over 8,500 schools around the world. In 2014, he published the steampunk-style science fiction series Iron Sky, marking his first forte into the steampunk world.

When Jason loops back in time, he thinks he can save his brother’s life – but the past is not so easily rewritten…
Haunted by the tragic loss of his brother, Archie, in a fire, Jason is given a miraculous chance to rewrite history. Following a mysterious accident, he wakes to find himself transported back a year, with Archie alive and well.
Jason sets about changing the course of history to prevent his brother’s death. Instead, he discovers unsettling secrets about the people around him – from those in his closest circle to Archie himself – until the shocking truth about what will happen on the night of the fire reveals itself.
As danger looms and secrets unravel, Jason finds himself in a nail-biting race against time to save his brother from his grim fate.