Contemporary
Caught in a deadly game of power and revenge, Rico, Mary, and a gangster named Fats find themselves on the run. As the game unfolds, long-buried questions surface and with demons both personal and literal to face, only the Fates know who will survive.
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Rico, Mary, and a gangster named Fats find themselves on the run beyond the veil of death, caught in a deadly game of power and revenge.
Their fates lie in the hands of Octavius and his embittered daughter, Livia, who can never forgive her father for gambling away her mother to the devil, Wrath.
As the game unfolds, long-buried questions surface — about destiny, fulfilment, and the true nature of the soul.
With demons both personal and literal to face, only the Fates know who will survive.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
What an enthralling read. Borrowed Time really captivates you. Draws you in to the fast paced twists and turns between life and the afterlife. There are so many exquisite details, characters, switching from one world to the next. A game controlled by the gods of the afterlife. How the story ends left me feeling like there would be a sequel. A great read!
I didn’t expect the chapters to be so short, and at first I wasn’t sure how I felt about it, but very quickly I realised how clever it was. The short, sharp chapters constantly left me on small cliffhangers, making the book incredibly addictive to read. It reminded me of Game of Thrones in the way the story jumps between different characters and plotlines, letting you slowly piece together how everyone connects until their paths finally converge. What I loved most was how the book lets you see the world through different characters’ eyes. You’re not just following their stories, you’re almost observing them from above, then diving into their individual perceptions. It gives the whole narrative a layered, multidimensional feel, and the way the author ties it together is genuinely impressive. The fantasy twist on the afterlife is brilliant too. The idea that we might all be pawns in someone else’s game, or that certain people cross our path just to deliver a message, adds a deeper, almost philosophical element to the story. It’s a unique take that really stuck with me. Overall, this is a fantastically written book that’s extremely easy to pick up and hard to put down. The short chapters make it dangerously bingeable, and the story, characters, and clever twists kept me fully immersed from start to finish. I genuinely enjoyed it and highly recommend it to anyone who loves fantasy with depth, mystery, and a fresh perspective.
An excellent read! It was very difficult to put down. The short chapters flitting between the two scenarios were very engaging, as were the characters! The storyline is highly imaginative, dealing with power struggles, betrayal and revenge between the gods, demons and humans. Just imagine if we were controlled by gods and fate…maybe we are! Highly recommend you read this.
Stephen Brotherton's Borrowed Time had me captivated and enthralled immediately. A story that superbly mixes time travel with fantasy and occult vibes. It's cleverly written, portraying a race for survival, pitching humans against gods and fantasy warriors. Who will come out on top? If you love your books with a supernatural, sci-fi and fantasy twist, then this is the book for you. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Borrowed Time took me by surprise. This isn't the type of fiction I would usually choose to read. Plots involving fantasy and other worlds have not previously captured my interest or imagination, but Borrowed Time had me hooked from the first chapter. I enjoyed getting to know and understand the characters as the plot unfolded. I felt compelled to read the book at every opportunity to ensure I didn't miss anything!
