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Linear Shift, Part 1 Kindle Edition

by Paul B Kohler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 117 ratings
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A word about this book:

Linear Shift, Part One is the opening part in a serialized novel. I offer this book for free with the intent of convincing you, the reader, to take a chance on a relatively unknown author. If you like what you've read, there are three more "episodes" to this story. Each part is priced from two to four bucks. At any point, you can grab the completed project, simply titled: Linear Shift, for around five dollars.



... I just sat in the silence, wondering why this day was destined to be so disastrous. There was nothing left for fate to deface.

A distraught widower on his last leg. An unexpected mission back in time.

When Peter Cooper has a bizarre encounter with a desperate Army general, he’s suddenly catapulted to the year 1942—World War II is in full swing. Peter is charged with altering a single moment in time. If he fails, his personal history could be jeopardized. If he succeeds, he may very well alter the outcome of the war. But, unbeknownst to him, a secret society looms, threatening to destroy everything, and ruin any chance of him returning to the life he once knew.

With his personal fate—and the fate of the entire world—in his hands, Peter must be willing to stop at nothing to succeed. Is the once broken man up to the task?
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00FAHAOVI
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Global Endeavor Publishing; 1st edition (September 17, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 17, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2004 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 86 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 117 ratings

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Paul B Kohler is the International Bestselling author of the highly acclaimed novel Linear Shift. His recent work includes Turn, Detour, and Reversion, from The Humanity's Edge Trilogy, along with several short stories. His short story, Rememorations, was included in The Immortality Chronicles - The Best Anthology Of The Year as voted in the 2016 Preditors and Editors Readers Poll. Rememorations was also nominated for Best American Science Fiction.

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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AM Robins
5.0 out of 5 stars A great setup!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2014
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Linear Shift, Part I is, as the title suggests, the first in a series. This first part is a teaser for the rest of the story. The series is a time-travel book with serious character development. That is to say, the main character is not jumping around like a Doctor Who wanna-be. No sir, in Paul's book, the protagonist has had a rough go of it for many years and all of it is coming to a head.

What I like about this part of the story is that it is a time-travel book without any time-travel. The author sets up the situation and the characters, but does not actually have anyone zipping through time causing butterfly effects. Time-travel, then, is just "a thing" in the story not "the thing." It's a very promising way to start the series.

Part two of this series is already on Amazon. I look forward to seeing if Paul can deliver on the setup he has already laid down for his readers.
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W. Swardstrom
4.0 out of 5 stars Ready to see what the future (or is it the past?) holds...
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2013
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As I dipped into Paul Kohler's "Linear Shift: Part 1," I was immediately intrigued. Kohler sets up a story where our protagonist, Peter, has nowhere else to go but back...in time. Peter's wife died in a drunk driving accident a few years ago and then was laid off from his job a year before this story begins. His teenage kids barely understand and treat their father with the level of annoyance/contempt that comes with the attitude of adolescence.
With their home on the verge of foreclosure, Peter is approached by a face from his past and an offer that would solve his financial problems. Take a trip back to the 1940's. We see Peter's reluctance to go, but ultimately, we the reader know just as well as Peter does, that he will go.
With four parts of Linear Shift planned, Kohler leaves a lot of room for the story to grow in future installments. What is planned for the mission? Who else is going on the trip with Peter? How is it going to affect his future? His kids? His wife??
I enjoyed the story and look forward to the future (or should I say, past) adventures of Peter.
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3.0 out of 5 stars ok
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2014
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I wasn't impressed with the story. I found it to be a little stilted and the story line rushed in some places and slower in others. I am hoping as I get into the story that it will loosen up and flow better.
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Jada Ryker
5.0 out of 5 stars Time to Pick Up Linear Shift
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2013
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Decades ago, Dr. Bernard Epson worked on his theory of time travel. He didn't know his wily Dr. Epson's assistant was a member of a secret group known as the Society. His goal was to stop Dr. Epson from completing his work and solving the problem of time travel.

Fast forward to today. Peter has it rougher than most single fathers. He lost his wife. He faces continual challenges in rearing his teenage son and daughter. After the loss of his job, Peter is on the brink of losing his home. When a face from his military past surfaces with the answer to all of his problems, Peter embarks on an exciting secret mission.

Linear Shift, Part One, by Paul Kohler, is an interesting short work. An excerpt of Part Two is included at the end of the book as a special treat.
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Deborah Stachowiecz
2.0 out of 5 stars Dust Jacket Snippet Does NOT A Book Make, Even As Part 1
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2014
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What little of the story, released as "Part 1", was a fairly well written teaser I'd expect from a "Sample" or dust jacket synopsis. It was not adequate as a "book"...not even for an electronically self-published project. The author simply got carried away by his excitement over his "idea" and figured he'd catch what money he could by "serializing" his effort while still writing his manuscript. I was so irritated by the paltry dab of the "novel" offered as Part 1, I doubt very much I will risk $2.99 for Part 2. Fool me once, shame on you....fool me twice, shame on me!
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kimmyschemy06
4.0 out of 5 stars Promising!
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2016
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The best part of this book is the character development. The author was able to paint a vivid picture of a man consumed by grief over the loss of his precious wife but struggling to be strong for his children. The disruption and devastating effect of such an ordeal were thoughtfully portrayed in Tori’s difficult behavior and Brett’s silence as the two children pulled away from their father.

However, this book is too short to be enjoyed. For one, without a culmination, nor a denouement, the plot is incomplete as there is no resolution in the end. Though I understand that this is only the first of a four-part series, I could say, the initial excitement and interest built in the first part might be lost unless the reader reads the second part and the rest of the book. This may entice some readers but may disappoint others.
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Dottie
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2019
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It made me want to read more to find out the conclusion of the story. Will it appear on Amazon?
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krissyl
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2013
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Linear Shift is a time-travel novelette that sucks the reader in from "Chapter 0" (the author's cleverly done prologue). Peter, the main character, is recruited for a mission that will take him back in time to 1942. Linear Shift is a relatively short work, but Peter and the supporting characters are very well-developed. The dialogue is snappy and often humorous, and the plot unfolds at the perfect pace to keep readers interested. (I actually finished it in one sitting.)

I recommend it to regular sci-fi readers, as well as dabblers, and am excited for the next installment of the series!
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Sylvia
5.0 out of 5 stars Part 1 of 4, this is a great start to the story.
Reviewed in Canada on November 23, 2017
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This is short story that is part 1 of a 4 part serialized novel. I enjoyed this immensely, Paul describes the main character and his difficult situation so well. He has a difficult decision to make and I can't wait to read parts 2 - 4 which are already on Amazon.
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Linda Todd
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 22, 2014
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A great story but it ended before it started but did like it just the same and can't wait to read the other books in the series. Well thought out characters and story line was enjoyable to read. I would be happy to recommend this wonderful book to my friends and my heart felt thanks to the author Paul B.Kohler & my thanks to him for the privilege of reading him amazing book and look forward to reading the other books as I said before. So with that all said keep smiling and happy reading to all with love from wee me. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Pater Wolfe
1.0 out of 5 stars Book Linear Shift by Paul B. Kohler
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2020
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I expected to get a book not a couple chapters of a book, I will not be buying any more of the author's so called books
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Nigel Greenhill
3.0 out of 5 stars I thought book one in the series was good, though I am not sure if I will ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 26, 2016
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I thought book one in the series was good, though I am not sure if I will be buying the rest of the series yet I will read it again before I make my mind up.
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bushbaby
2.0 out of 5 stars Probably a good plot but poorly written
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2023
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I had no problem with the short length of this "book" because it was made clear up front that it was just a free taster.
The plot is potentially quite good, but sadly the writing style is awful. I found it impossible to read because it is so stilted, I had to just skim to get an idea of the plot. I would strongly recommend that the author joins a critiquing group such as Critique Circle to get some detailed feedback on how to write a more readable story.
Two stars for the plot, but I would find it impossible to read any more.
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