-J. J. Overton-
Historical and Science Fiction Novels
Historical Novels
Beneath a pounding tilt hammer, an implement is
Forged by an apprentice from a white-hot billet
Of steel. Thus begins a 250-year history.
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The implement is a spade. It is passed down
Generations of men and women and is witness to
Events as significant as the forging of nations, and as
Intense as tilling the soil for survival.
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A powerfully told story of people over the
Ages, their triumphs and their tragedies,
Their loves and their jealousies.
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A thrilling journey, illuminated by the triumph
Of the human spirit over adversity.
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And now, the Sci-fi series, The Grid Saga
'Darkly electrifying. Stuns like lightning.'
Dominique Scott
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In the first book of The Grid Saga, Jem Dearden, a leading member of the SHaFT organisation, inherits Dearden Hall and a remnant of the ancient Forest of Arden called Leofwin's Hundred. He discovers his late father's research about an unusual building hidden deep in the forest. It is alien, and leads to . . .
Different times and different worlds . . .
An unavoidable evil that must be fought . . .
And love,
can love endure over a millennium of time?
In Second Pass, book two of The Grid Saga, an ancient scroll is discovered. It blows the lid off a conspiracy of silence at the highest level.
As the Earth faces destruction, Jem Dearden and the SHaFT organisation hit the GO button.
They have to live up to their motto;
Nos Successio Procul Totus Sumptus.
We Succeed At All Costs.
Curiosity can be a snare and, because of his curiosity back in the nineteen-sixties whilst conducting an unusual experiment, Professor Charles Villiers and his colleague, Dick Martell disappear.
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Some fifty years later, Harry Stanway decides to investigate. In Villiers' disused laboratory in Repository One at MoD Kineton, what Harry opens up threatens the destruction of the Prime Reality.
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Can Jem Darden and SHaFT find a way to avert impending doom?
Read on, in ‘A Question of Realities’.
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The Grid Saga is science fiction at its best! There is time travel, alien first contact and conspiracy theory. Read the Amazon reviews.
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'A truly wonderful and capturing story that should not be missed. One chapter is all it takes to fully immerse yourself in Jeremiah Dearden's world. Would definitely recommend!'
'Fantastic read for Science Fiction fans. Entertaining from beginning to end with a refreshing storyline (no spoilers!). Very much looking forward to the next books.'
'This book is unbelievable, its captivating, mysterious, the characters in the book fit perfectly wow! Can't wait for the 2nd & 3rd grid sagas. JJ you could have a blockbuster on your hands. All the best with it.'
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'I enjoyed this book very much. It was quite meaty, but that gave you more to think about and more reason to read on. I am looking forward to reading the next one. I hope its out soon.'
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