Tempus · The Phoenix Man

High-concept, speculative fiction all delivered in a rip-roaring action adventure, from the best-selling author of the Joe Hunter thrillers.

What if everything we thought we understood about the nature of time was wrong?

In the nuclear devastated landscape of London, James Rembrandt delivers law and order with a firm hand and uncompromising resolve. In his violent world it takes a violent man when dealing with cannibalistic scavengers. But Rembrandt was never born to the hellish Old City: he is a man out of time and place, but even he doesn’t know it.

When he is snatched from death, and deposited in an alternate time and dimension, he has finally come home. But he has returned to a place alien to him, and a world suddenly on the verge of destruction when a wormhole tethered between dimensions begins merging both Earths. Our world is about to be consumed, and the future of mankind relies on Rembrandt. He must again transvect, this time to avert the war that destroyed his parallel world, and seal the planet destroying breaches. He has already died once: he could die again. But what is one man’s worth compared to that of billions?

PRAISE FOR MATT HILTON'S PREVIOUS BOOKS:

Sharp and hard hitting . . . Matt doesn't allow himself to get complacent, but continually delves deeper into the psyche of Joe . . . Fast-paced, action-filled and completely addictive, Matt shows his continuing maturity as a writer with an exhilarating ride that still maintains humour and wit. (www.shotsmag.co.uk)

A thrill-a-thon book that packs in more action than all three hit Bourne films rolled into one. It's a wham, bam, bone-crunching treat! (Alex Gordon, Peterborough Evening Telegraph)

"...tight plotting and an Oscar winning performance from his lead." **** www.crimesquad.com

“…enticing, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable. He (Hilton) writes with strength and conviction.” **** www.crimefictionlover.com

“Roars along at a ferocious pace...” (Observer)

“Hilton's action scenes are his strongest suit and he uses them to very good advantage in this book.” (reviewingtheevidence.com)

“Matt Hilton delivers a thrill a minute. Awesome!” (Chris Ryan)

“Hilton hijacks the reader on page one of this white knuckle terror ride - and doesn't let go.” (Daily Record)

“Hard-hitting and fast-paced, I was hooked from start to finish.” (Simon Kernick)

“Vicious, witty and noir. Hilton is a sparkling new talent.” (Peter James)

“Electrifying.” (Daily Mail)

“Action-packed from start to finish.” (Heat)

“Matt Hilton delivers another hardcore, action-packed gritfest featuring a cold-blooded killer with a heart of gold.” (Daily Record)

“Packs the pace and action to make it a highly relishable read.” (Sport)

“Matt Hilton delivers a house-burning, body-slamming car crash of violence. Give it a go, you won’t regret it’ (The Sun)