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Time Next by Carolyn Cohagan is the second installment in The Time Zero Trilogy, preceded by book one, Time Zero. Manhattan has been taken over and is being ruled by hard-core fundamentalists. The main character, Mina, and her friends – known as the Manhattan Five - have been provided with what appears to be both safety and shelter, which they desperately need, by an underground group called The Unbound. They are relaxed in a haven where the structure is far less rigid and oppressive. Slowly though, the friends begin to find themselves separated and Mina has drastic changes forced upon her. Once more, the situation feels hopeless and whether or not escape is an option once more, or where they might even flee to, is placed in Mina's lap.
Time Next by Carolyn Cohagan is a well written follow-up to Time Zero, with a new world brought to life and an upside-down flip with regard to its scenery. Still, Cohagan does a wonderful job of developing Mina, Jude, and the group (as well as the environment itself) with fully fleshed out detailing. Cohagan's skill most certainly lies firmly in the art of creating a compelling narrative. The dialogue and angst can sometimes be a little grating, but in the context of a plot and story line that have all the makings of an excellent piece of fiction, it's not a detraction. Nothing is, as The Time Zero Trilogy is a fantastic work that will undoubtedly please a wide audience, standing out from within its popular genre.
