Two young scientists, David Evans and Henry Lindstrom, are trying to develop a means of transporting a human being into another time, but they will encounter more than scientific obstacles. An unscrupulous reporter is convinced that David Evans’ foster family is hiding a secret, and he is determined to discover what it is. At the same time, a fellow scientist is intent on blocking their project and is willing to do whatever it takes to destroy their work.
Just what is the secret the Stetson family is hiding, and how is it connected to the time travel project?
Time Ship is a complex portrayal of a science fiction thriller and an old-fashioned mystery.
On a deeper level, the book raises some difficult issues surrounding predestination and free will, exploring just how much control we have over our lives.