TIMEZONE
By Kathryne Mae
Crossing Time and Continents
Ripped from her family and separated by a century, an ordinary mother awakens in a 19th-century warrior's camp. To survive, she must defeat demons, train under martial arts legends, and place her feet upon the path of her destiny; Uncovering the dangerous truth about the origins of humanity itself.
When Everything is Taken, What Will Destiny Deliver?
The last time the Shadow People made their presence known was in April of 2016. Over the previous year, they appeared as silent observers showing up at random times watching an unsuspecting family.
TK and Zhāng—her husband—enjoyed a comfortable life in Powhatan, Virginia. Life was quiet in the country, even while raising two energetic children. An accurate description would be serene. Their powerful union forged a strong marriage and family. Well, at first glance anyway. But, was it a lie?
Then, there were the secrets. Secrets—if revealed—promised to obliterate TK’s world. After achieving a major milestone, TK travels to Hong Kong with friends. A happy event for sure. However, the return of the Shadow People, prior to her departure, generates tension between Zhāng and TK. Zhāng’s fears come to fruition, when an otherworldly abduction transports his wife into the nineteenth century.
TK—renamed YòuMù—wakes in a warrior’s camp run by Wong Fei-Hung, Lam Sai-Wing, and Leung Foon. In Camp Shí Qū, the Torment’s haunting deepens YòuMù’s emotional isolation, compounding her struggle to understand where she is, and her attempts to get back to the twenty-first century. If there is any hope of surviving, YòuMù must accept the opportunity to train in Kung Fu and the wisdom the camp administrators are trying to share.
A dark contemporary fantasy, TimeZone transports the reader into a world full of mysterious encounters, heartache, tragedy, and triumph.
Meet the Author: Kathryne Mae
Kathryne, who grew up in rural areas of New Jersey and New Hampshire, enjoyed being out in nature. After reaching adulthood and while training in the martial arts, she discovered her love of Hong Kong Action movies. Inspired by her experiences in life, and her love of ancient lore, Kathryne blends her passions into the written word for you to enjoy.
What Early Readers Are Saying
Praise for Time Zone from early reviewers and fans of fantasy fiction.
A Journey Worth Taking
“TimeZone pulled me in from the very beginning. TK stands out the most because her perspective anchors the story, drawing readers into every twist with her curiosity and vulnerability. She feels relatable in the way she reacts with a mix of confusion, humor, and courage when faced with impossible circumstances. During her moments of fear, her effort to stay calm, and her journaling make her feel deeply real and layered. The descriptive writing is a major strength, painting vivid imagery that allows readers to visualize each scene, while the blend of suspense, cultural rituals, humor, and romance keeps the story immersive throughout. The inclusion of journal entries adds depth and intimacy, providing a creative blend of personal reflection and storytelling. Each character comes across as a distinct individual, with their own tone, behavior, and purpose. I had a great time reading this book, and I can’t wait to see TimeZone released.”
Hailey R.
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