Book Review of 'Midnight Rider' by D.K. Till

Hello Bookworms!

With how much our current world is in turmoil, I am finding that I am praying more while also seeking to escape the madness. On my quest this year of reading outside my go-to genres, I have now entered into sci-fi territory, a place I never thought I'd be. Just like the other genres I've dipped my toes into, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it!

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Sci-Fi/Time Travel novel and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours.

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Midnight Rider by D.K. Till, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Midnight Rider
Series: Time Passengers #2
Author: D. K. Till
Publisher: Spring Mountain Publishing
Release Date: July 31, 2025
Genre: Christian/SciFi/Time Travel

Journalist Thea and her fiancé, Giles, couldn’t be more excited about joining Coltrane McMurray’s inaugural journey to the year 2123. Or is it apprehension? After all, what if something goes wrong?

Their fears are validated when they arrive to find an alien world of scorching heat, flying cars, and eerie, human-like robots.

And a brutal murder by person or persons unknown.

As murder suspects, they are not allowed to leave. Until the police claim they solved the crime.

Finally free to go home, Thea’s nagging doubts about the case continue to haunt her. But to learn what really happened that awful day, she and Giles must give up their happy lives in 2023 to return to the future.

But unforeseen setbacks and heartbreak devastate them in 2123. And who is the mother-daughter duo that bear such an uncanny resemblance to Thea? Forced to master technology far more advanced than anything she’s ever seen, Thea vows to solve her friend’s murder. But will she ever see her home again?

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My Review

Midnight Rider is a deeply immersive reading experience. I think at one time or another we’ve all wondered what the future of the world will look like, and this novel gives a glimpse of what could one day be. There are a lot of subjects that are currently hot-button issues that are seen through a futuristic lens, giving thought-provoking insight into what could possibly manifest in the future. I found it fascinating and pondered each concept while I also tried to work out the murder mystery that drives the overall story in my head along with the characters.

I truly loved this novel, which is shocking since I am not typically a sci-fi girlie. The Back to the Future movies are some of my all-time favorite movies, and I could see some of the inspiration from that franchise in this narrative, which further endeared me to this book. I often found myself daydreaming about our world and the future and wondering if what was written could actually come to fruition one day. It was so fun to free my mind for a moment.

When I picked up this book, I didn’t realize it was part of a series, as this feels like a standalone, but I’ve already got the first novel on my TBR and cannot wait to consume it. This was truly such a fun read that I am now wondering if I can call myself a sci-fi fan! The flow is wonderful, the overall narrative allowed me to mentally check out, and I got to experience a world that felt like it was more than a story but an experience.

My Rating: ★★★★★

About the Author

D.K. Till writes Split-Time Fiction With A Twist, a blend of the dual timeline fiction she enjoys mixed with a big helping of the sci-fi she loved as a child. The indie author from the land of microbrews and coffee snobs fell in love with reading in kindergarten when her older sister taught her to read. She used to impress her parents’ friends by reading aloud the entire short story The One Hundred Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins. In first grade, she knew she wanted to write stories, too. Throughout her childhood and teens, she either had her nose in a book or was attempting to write one.

But life got in the way, marriage and children set her dreams aside for higher purposes. Today, with children grown and enjoying retirement, she’s reopened that dream package and is now living the life she had only imagined.

The author is a huge fan of the Back to the Future trilogy, inspiring her to write time travel, too. Thus the Time Passengers series was born, perfect for fans of Back to the Future and The Terminator. A classic rock lover, she names her titles after hit rock songs of the 60s and 70s - Starry Starry Night, Midnight Rider, and Nights in White Satin.

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Tour Giveaway

(2) winners will each receive a print copy of Starry, Starry Night plus a $10 Amazon gift card!

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