Lifetimes

Name: Lifetimes
Price: 11.99 USD
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ISBN: 9781803780771

✍️ Chris Coppel

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Sequel following ex-Marine Craig Edmonds against witch Beyath across timelines.

This volume continues the saga of Craig Edmonds after his initial battle with Beyath. Now stranded in a reality where his family never existed, Craig faces total isolation. A friend from his past helps him accept this new world. Together they initiate a journey to 1968. Their objective is permanent eradication of their enemy. The text examines the cost of survival when one loses everything familiar. It does not offer easy answers or guaranteed victory for its protagonists.

Key Themes

time travel witch Beyath alternate timeline

Literary Context

Published in 2022 by Cranthorpe Millner Publishers, this work sits within the modern horror and supernatural fiction genres. It appeals to American readers interested in military-themed fantasy and dark speculative fiction that blends historical settings with magical conflict.

Difficulty

●●● Challenging

Recommended For Fans Of

Clive Barker · Joe Hill · Stephen King · Dean Koontz

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Supernatural

🏛 Cranthorpe Millner Publishers 📅 2022 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781803780771

📝 Description: Lifetimes

Chris Coppel returns with Lifetimes, the sequel to Legacy, exploring the continued conflict between time-travelling ex-Marine Craig Edmonds and the evil witch Beyath. The narrative picks up with Craig trapped in an alternate timeline where he has no wife or family, leaving him as a wreck bent on self-destruction. He eventually finds support from a friend from his original lifetime, prompting both men to travel back to 1968. Their goal is to finally destroy Beyath across all timelines rather than just one. The story draws on military and supernatural traditions, focusing on the psychological toll of losing one's reality. Coppel qualifies as an author who handles complex temporal mechanics with a focus on character survival. This book suits readers who enjoy dark fantasy and time-travel thrillers involving military protagonists. It may not appeal to those seeking lighthearted adventure or stories without violent consequences for their characters. The narrative structure relies heavily on the contrast between Craig's original life and his current desolate state. By returning to 1968, the plot attempts to resolve the threat of Beyath who harnesses both time and space. The ending remains uncertain, leaving the reader to wonder if the duo will succeed in their mission to erase the witch from existence.

💎 Our verdict on Lifetimes

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Horror Reads editorial team

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Coppel delivers a harrowing continuation of Craig Edmonds' saga, effectively juxtaposing his former life against his current desolate state. The narrative excels in examining the psychological toll of temporal displacement, offering no easy answers or guaranteed victories. By anchoring the supernatural conflict in military traditions and personal loss, the text creates a tense atmosphere of isolation. This volume suits readers who appreciate dark fantasy where characters face brutal consequences. It is particularly strong for those interested in how identity fractures under the weight of losing everything familiar. The uncertain ending leaves a lasting impression of dread.

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📖 Why choose it

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who enjoy dark fantasy and time-travel thrillers featuring military protagonists will find this sequel compelling. It offers a gritty exploration of isolation and survival for those willing to accept that victory is not guaranteed. The narrative appeals to fans of psychological horror who appreciate the cost of losing one's reality. It suits audiences interested in complex temporal mechanics and the struggle against omnipotent witchcraft. Those seeking lighthearted adventure should look elsewhere, as this text focuses on desolation and violent consequences rather than easy resolutions.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4

Based on 1 reviews

Horror Reads editorial team

Coppel delivers a harrowing continuation of Craig Edmonds' saga, effectively juxtaposing his former life against his current desolate state. The narrative excels in examining the psychological toll of temporal displacement, offering no easy answers or guaranteed victories. By anchoring the supernatural conflict in military traditions and personal loss, the text creates a tense atmosphere of isolation. This volume suits readers who appreciate dark fantasy where characters face brutal consequences. It is particularly strong for those interested in how identity fractures under the weight of losing everything familiar. The uncertain ending leaves a lasting impression of dread.