Second chance

By Robert Hoskins

A single moment can echo across a lifetime-what if you could step back and change it? In a world where the ache of missed opportunities collides with the wild promise of time travel science fiction, the boundaries between regret and redemption blur in astonishing ways. Set against the vivid backdrop of the 1960s science fiction boom, this gripping narrative follows a daring experiment with the enigmatic temporal transgressor device, a machine capable of altering past decisions and rewriting the course of a life. The story's pulse lies in the universal longing to mend what once went wrong, as a journey of self-discovery unfolds through the labyrinth of memory and possibility. Originally published in the pages of Amazing Stories magazine, this work captured the imaginations of a generation hungry for new frontiers-both in space and within the human heart. Its themes of second chances and the perilous seduction of changing one's fate resonate as strongly today as they did upon first release. The tale's exploration of regret and redemption is rendered with the brisk inventiveness and emotional depth that defined public domain science fiction of its era. Leo Summers' evocative illustrations, restored with care, enrich the experience, inviting readers to lose themselves in a world where every choice reverberates through time. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to the intrigue of altering fate or a classic-collection buyer seeking a cornerstone of the genre, this Project Gutenberg eBook stands as a testament to the enduring power of speculative storytelling.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374127202
• ISBN13: 9789374127209
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 26 Pages
• Weight: 0.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"