The Civilization Loop

by: Jason R. Thrift

Published by: Publish America

Reviewed by Carrie Spellman

Dr. Robert Peterson is bound by the government and destiny to finish the top-secret project that ended his father’s life. The first Dr. Peterson built a time machine, but it destroyed him and everything in its vicinity. His wife and child barely escaped. Now it’s Bobby’s turn, and the clock is ticking.

Certain people have known the date of the end of the earth for some time now, and they are counting on Bobby to avert it. Thrown into a secret mission, Bobby and his team struggle with science and metaphysics, good and evil, known and unknown–all in the name of continuing existence as they (and we) know it.

They learn that what appears to be the end is only the beginning. Time is cyclical. Changing the past could be exponentially dangerous, or foreordained and necessary. Regardless, they had better figure it out fast, or there will be no one and nothing left.

As a reader and reviewer, I’m torn. There are some editing issues. Some are small and easily passed over, but there are a few that are distracting and confusing.

Periodically religion is interjected into the story. It could enhance the story if you agree with the author’s views. It can be skipped over without altering the storyline drastically if it doesn’t appeal.

Lacking a science background, the physics involved in the story seem sound and appropriate. The plot line is intricate and well played out, and the characters are well developed and intriguing. At its base, it is quite an interesting take on advanced early civilizations.

Armchair Interviews says: Decent story that could have been better with more editing.