Book 2 of the Joseph Bridgeman series picks up immediately where Book 1 ended. Joe is back in the present and attempting to integrate into his new life that’s been greatly altered after saving his sister in the past. But when an enigmatic time traveller arrives in his shop, Joe is blackmailed into accepting a new mission. Joe is sent back to 1960s London, where he witnesses the murder of an innocent woman by a notorious gangster. Joe is given the ultimatum to either save this woman, altering history for the better, or his sister will be taken from him once again. Joe has to act quickly, and with the help of his old chum Vinny and a magical pocket watch, Joe once again jumps back in time to change the course of history.
Similar to Book 1, the story is fast-paced, cleverly crafted, and full of exciting twists. For those who don’t want to invest in the whole series, there is sufficient backstory that this could be read as a standalone. In comparison to Book 1, the overall storyline is not quite as compelling but still manages to keep listeners engaged with a truly unique plot and the introduction of several intriguing new characters.
Narrator Ray Porter delivers another top-notch performance, bringing exuberant energy to many high-intensity action scenes. The story builds throughout and presents several unforeseen twists in the second half. The epilogue delivers several hints of what is to come in further installments, suggesting an even more complex and fascinating series for listeners!
