Magnhild von Bahr-Skaap

The Archimedes Loop (The Adventures of a Time Traveller, #1) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"The Archimedes Loop" tells the story of Harold Jones, a quiet programmer from the small town of Maple Creek who lives a solitary life, his only friend being Carl Slagbäck in Sweden, with whom he communicates through their private social platform. Harold's life changes dramatically when he receives a mysterious package containing a time travel device and instructions to meet Archimedes in ancient Syracuse.

Initially skeptical, Harold eventually travels to Syracuse where he meets Archimedes and helps him understand modern physics and electronics. Together, they develop what they call "flux theory," explaining how time travel works through quantum mechanics and neural interfaces. Their collaboration reveals a perfect temporal paradox: the device Harold brought to the past couldn't exist without their collaboration, yet their collaboration couldn't happen without the device.

The story explores themes of causality, knowledge transfer across time, and the responsibility of keeping certain discoveries hidden until humanity is ready for them. Harold's socially withdrawn nature proves perfect for the mission, as his minimal social interactions create less temporal disruption.

Upon returning to his own time, Harold continues his quiet life in Maple Creek, but with a profound new understanding of reality. To his neighbors, he remains the same reclusive programmer, but now he carries the secret of one of history's greatest scientific collaborations. Only his friend Carl knows the truth about Harold's historical adventure and the elegant paradox known as the Archimedes Loop.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Magnhild von Bahr-Skaap
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Oktober 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798227381224
• Artikelnr.: 72375838

Autorenporträt

Magnhild von Bahr-Skaap is a Swedish author, physicist, and musician whose work bridges the worlds of science and storytelling. Her acclaimed series, "The Adventures of a Time Traveller," has carved out a unique niche in the science fiction genre by combining rigorous scientific concepts with the surprisingly relatable tale of an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances.

By day, Magnhild inspires young minds as a high school physics teacher in Stockholm, Sweden. Her ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting shines through in both her teaching and her writing, particularly in how she transforms dense theoretical concepts into adventures that even her protagonist - a self-proclaimed "just an IT guy" - can understand and navigate.

"The Adventures of a Time Traveller" series follows Harold Jones, an asocial, middle-aged IT professional from the United States, whose mundane life takes an extraordinary turn when he mysteriously receives a time travel device. The series chronicles his secret transformation from a barely-noticed office worker to a temporal adventurer, all while maintaining his cover as the boring IT guy that nobody at work pays attention to. The contrast between Harold's outwardly unchanging daily routine and his incredible temporal escapades creates both tension and humor throughout the series.

A doctoral graduate in Theoretical Physics from Stockholm University, Magnhild brings scientific authenticity to her fiction while never losing sight of the human element. Her works have been praised for their ability to explain complex physical concepts through Harold's perspective - a character who, despite his technical background, often finds himself googling the scientific principles he encounters in his adventures.

When not teaching or writing, Magnhild serves as the drummer and vocalist for the eclectic ensemble Bryna Fjässa & the Spånken Group. The band has created a concept album based on her "Time Traveller" series, translating Harold's adventures into a unique musical experience. As an urban forager in Stockholm, she often draws parallels between finding hidden treasures in the city and Harold's discoveries throughout time.