I love books involving a bit of time-travel/parallel timelines, always enjoying the modern tv programmes like ‘Flash’, ‘Loki’ and ‘Legends of Tomorrow’. DL Orton’s “Madders of Time - Book One - Hive” follows a similar theme, to travel back in time, without disturbing the timelines but making a tiny change that alters the course of history. However, only one person can make the ‘jump’ to save humanity from those mistakes of the past - so what happens, when that person meets the younger version of the love of his life? There are many thought provoking elements, such as the ethical implications of advanced technology in dystopian circumstances, which would make for lots of interesting debates among book clubs. The layout of the chapters, giving a different emotional perspective as the narrators changed, together with the entries from the AI’s log, added intrigue and depth to the story and also made it easy to follow, since let’s be honest, following a parallel universe and time travelling isn’t a common occurrence! But let’s not forget to mention Lucky (the cat) and Tolstoy (the dog) who for me, were the main stars of the show and definitely used some of their nine lives. As the author, (a self proclaimed time-machine mechanic) says in his preface - ‘whether you’re a seasoned time-traveller or a first-time adventurer, the multiverse is calling and the ride promises to be wild!’ - this book will entertain all readers, but what this book has left me with, is the need for more. I must follow this story and can’t wait for book 2…..and book 3…..and book 4!! #Hive - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️