The Universe Doesn't Do Second Chances Author:Sean-Paul Thomas Crystal Book Reviews — '...This is Sean-Paul Thomas's motif told in roller-coaster fashion at times and others like a smooth, graceful ride down a Viennese canal, true romance! But who's to say what's true and what's all wrong? This unusual novel will entertain you but also leave you reflecting about your own love journeys that didn't happen bu... more »t happened. It's a reflection on making sense out of what seems impossible - it's love!Very nicely crafted contemporary fiction, Sean-Paul Thomas...
' Sandra's Book Club
'...Written in reverse mode, this tale answers the "what if" questions in Liam's life. I couldn't help but enjoy Liam's witty and naive nature. His endearing gullibility, especially when it came to girls, was present throughout his lifespan. It was funny...''...the characters were quirky and somewhat fascinating...' '...What I liked best was the unique story line of time travel and re-living past moments. The writer definitely has a knack for stories...'
Synopsis
A lonely man in his late thirties living an average life of missed opportunities and regrets especially regarding the opposite sex, dies in a plane crash somewhere over the English channel. When he awakens in a subdued and bizarre subconscious state, he is granted by the powers that be a second chance to spend a day with the two women in his life who made an impact on his heart. Yet never had the courage to let go of his social fears and inhibitions and act upon his natural instincts and desires at the time of meeting them.
The first part of the book takes place over one day in the awe inspiring Gothic city of Edinburgh in 2004. When our hero meets Alex on a bus. A beautiful young tourist girl from the Czech Republic. They embark upon a magical one day adventure around the city together. Only the more time our hero spends with his new love interest, the more her hidden secrets and real intentions for being in the city come to surface.
The second part takes place in the late eighties. Our hero wakes up back in high school upon the gorgeous tropical Island of Cyprus. Here he is granted the second chance to meet Sarah. The pretty and athletic tomboy. Who steels his heart while helping each other deal with school bullies, army brat life, dark troubles at home, all in one magical summers day adventure, both young lovers will never forget.« less