Charlie's Trips

A gripping YA science-fiction novel that spans time, space, memory, and destiny.

Charlie Bradshaw is a teenage soldier from the American Midwest. One day, a violent tornado tears him from his life and propels him to the West Coast. Twenty-one years later, he emerges from a days-long coma with no memory of his past - but with a disturbing gift: precognition. Sharp and relentless visions force themselves upon him, revealing another imminent disaster that only he can foresee.

Blending a quest for identity, mystery, and suspense, Charlie's Trips takes you - with a touch of humor - on a journey where every vision could change the course of history.

For his first novel in English, French author Jack Felson plays with several literary and cinematic myths as he introduces us to a new kind of character, able to see into the future when he lost his past. And delivers a quick, forward-looking time-travel adventure tale that is simple and full of twists and turns in the same time. The result is humorous and gripping, the best combination for high-level entertainment.

"An enjoyable time-travel thriller, with an exciting climax. Felson manages the increasing pace and momentum of his fairly simple plot with a good deal of readable prose." - Kirkus Reviews

"If you have the right sense of humor, you're definitely in for a treat. The sheer absurdity of the book will have you laughing. Felson's knack for bringing a scene to life will have you rolling. Once he stops focusing on trying to write and actually just tells the story, this book becomes a gem. (...) If you have a quirky sense of humor, this is seriously number one on my suggested to read list. If not, but you enjoy science fiction, you'll still enjoy it." - Minding Spot

"Come on, Random House, you need a hit, publish this." - Popbitch, 2012