Timekeeper, Tara Sim
Timekeeper, Tara Sim
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Timekeeper

Author: Tara Sim

Narrator: Gary Furlong

Unabridged: 8 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/14/2017


Synopsis

Two o’clock was missing.In an alternate Victorian world controlled by clock towers, a damaged clock can fracture time—and a destroyed one can stop it completely.It’s a truth that seventeen-year-old clock mechanic Danny Hart knows all too well; his father has been trapped in a Stopped town east of London for three years. Though Danny is a prodigy who can repair not only clockwork but the very fabric of time, his fixation with staging a rescue is quickly becoming a concern to his superiors. And so they assign him to Enfield, a town where the tower seems to be forever plagued with problems. Danny’s new apprentice both annoys and intrigues him, and though the boy is eager to work, he maintains a secretive distance. Danny soon discovers why: he is the tower’s clock spirit, a mythical being that oversees Enfield’s time. Though the boys are drawn together by their loneliness, Danny knows falling in love with a clock spirit is forbidden and means risking everything he’s fought to achieve.But when a series of bombings at nearby towers threaten to Stop more cities, Danny must race to prevent Enfield from becoming the next target or he’ll not only lose his father but the boy he loves—forever. This is the stunning first novel in a new trilogy by debut author Tara Sim.

About Tara Sim

Tara Sim can typically be found wandering the wilds of the Bay Area in California. When she’s not chasing cats or lurking in bookstores, she writes books about magic, clocks, and explosives. She is the author of Timekeeper and Chainbreaker.

About Gary Furlong

Gary Furlong grew up in Wexford, Ireland. Throughout his life he has worn many hats working as a teacher, puppeteer, improv artist, actor, and singer. He can perform in general British, general American, and an Irish accent to a native level and can speak Japanese fluently. He now works full time as an audiobook narrator and voice actor from his home in Ireland.


Reviews

Meh. I am obviously just not that interested in clocks and mechanics. Timekeeper has an ambitious premise. It's a Victorian steampunk universe where the ties between physical clock towers and actual time are inextricable - when two o'clock goes missing from Colton Tower, time itself is disrupted. Dan......more

Goodreads review by Melanie

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This book came out of nowhere and hit me over the head with its awesome! Danny is the youngest clock mechanic in a alternative-world Victorian England where clock towers like Big Ben literally control time. Each city has its clock tower that safeguards its "time zone." If the clock tower stops workin......more

Goodreads review by Emily

I read an early draft of this book, and trust me—it's something you want. It has clocktowers that control time. And impish clock spirit boys. And maybe the most real teenage boy protagonist I have ever read. I absolutely can't wait until it's on shelves. Get hype.......more

Goodreads review by Snjez

3.5 stars I think this story has a great concept and a very strong beginning. It pulled me in right away and made me very intrigued. I'm really glad I didn't read the blurb before starting it, because it's kind of spoilery. It would have definitely ruined my favourite part of the story. The reasons I......more


Quotes

“Narrator Gary Furlong immerses listeners in a steampunk Victorian world…With Furlong’s stellar voice acting, the story’s many characters are distinguishable and memorable. As written, Danny and Colton’s forbidden romance veers towards the saccharine, but Furlong keeps it on the side of sweet and believable.” AudioFile

“This LGBTQ steampunk romance sports a killer premise and admirably thorough world-building…The characters—even the bad guys—are sympathetically drawn and commendably diverse in sexuality and gender.” Kirkus Reviews

“Part mystery and part romance, this fantasy novel delves into what it means to grow up and make important decisions. With an easily relatable main character struggling to fit in, the novel has a realistic and contemplative voice…A must-have richly written fantasy.” School Library Journal

Timekeeper is an extraordinary debut, at once familiar and utterly original. Between its compelling world, its lovely prose, and its wonderful characters, the pages flew by.” Victoria Schwab, author of Our Dark Duet

“Alive with myth, mystery, and glorious romance, Timekeeper will keep hearts pounding and pages turning til the stunning conclusion. Reader beware—there’s magic in these pages.” Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl from Everywhere

“Timekeeper’s premise is original and its world unique.” Entertainment Weekly

“It’s the emotional impact and diverse cast of characters that make this book soar.” BookRiot


Awards

  • Paste Magazine Pick
  • Barnes & Noble Teen Blog Pick