The Mine by John A. Heldt

MINE
The Mine by John A. Heldt
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Contemporary, Historical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Length: Full Length (201 Pages)
Heat Level: Sweet
Rating: 4 Stars
Reviewed by Cyclamen

In May 2000, Joel Smith is a cocky, adventurous young man who sees the world as his playground. But when the college senior, days from graduation, enters an abandoned Montana mine, he discovers the price of reckless curiosity. He emerges in May 1941 with a cell phone he can’t use, money he can’t spend, and little but his wits to guide his way. Stuck in the age of Whirlaway, swing dancing, and a peacetime draft, Joel begins a new life as the nation drifts toward war. With the help of his 21-year-old trailblazing grandmother and her friends, he finds his place in a world he knew only from movies and books. But when an opportunity comes to return to the present, Joel must decide whether to leave his new love in the past or choose a course that will alter their lives forever. THE MINE is a love story that follows a humbled man through a critical time in history as he adjusts to new surroundings and wrestles with the knowledge of things to come.

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Joel is a wonderful character with a great deal of depth. He could turn into a crook, taking advantage of the knowledge of the future, but that doesn’t even enter his mind. He does make a few bets to build up some capitol but otherwise, he works very hard not to reveal any of his knowledge in a world on the eve of Pearl Harbor. He has a good time, but he also learns the value of hard work and he is always willing to help others. He matures as he sees life not as his playground, but as a very real place with people about to be caught up in World War II.

The supporting characters are also well-defined and very believable. It is fun to see Joel reacting with his wonderful grandmother who is now a college journalist student. He falls in love with a young lady and befriends another. He stands up for his friends in the face of bullies. And when the chance comes to return to his own world, Joel wrestles with some very complex problems.

This is both a time travel adventure and a coming of age story. It is exciting and moving, as well as a lot of fun. The author has obviously done his research into the time period and the details about Seattle in 1941 are expertly shown, drawing the reader back in time.

Lovers of time travel adventures are sure to find The Mine to be an excellent example of the genre and a most enjoyable read.

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