A Debt In Time

Ancestral Debt Anthology

Fiction - Time Travel
244 Pages
Reviewed on 11/08/2025
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Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite

A Debt In Time by Bryan James Beck is the first book in the Ancestral Debt Anthology. James hates his job; it’s going nowhere, and he’s barely making enough to survive. And then there’s the strange, realistic dreams he keeps having. A death in the family results in a strange bequest, a chest that contains the power of time travel. An ancient debt must be repaid, and now James must become a time traveler, journeying across the ages to repay the debt. Along the way, friendships he never dreamed of are created, while he faces danger beyond anything he ever imagined. When he discovers it’s all because of a deal with the witches of Ireland, he needs to find the truth behind it, but first, he has to convince himself that he, and he alone, is worthy of this journey. Can James be the first to succeed where others have failed?

A Debt In Time by Bryan James Beck is a fun time travel adventure that takes readers on an amazing journey through history. The prologue is intriguing enough to draw you straight into a story of courage and adventure. This is about family ties, bloodlines, and unexpected friendships, with plenty of humor thrown in for good measure. It’s a book you’ll sink straight into, and you’ll struggle to put it down until it ends at the beginning; read the book, and you’ll understand. The characters are lovely, so likable and relatable, and it’s very clear that Bryan put a great deal of time and effort into the research for this story. The plot is exciting, easy to follow, and thoroughly engrossing, and it’s highly recommended to readers who want something just a little bit different. Can’t wait to read the next installment.