What happens when regret, aliens, and second chances collide? In this episode of Sci-Fi Book Pod, Space Admiral Kandas and Space Cadet 2nd Class Shane dive into A Gift of Time by Jerry Merritt. When Micajah Fenton discovers a crashed time glider and a mysterious virtual woman, he's thrown into a life-do-over that challenges everything he thought he knew about fate, family, and redemption.

Expect a nerdy, heartfelt sci-fi book discussion packed with talk of time loops, Southern settings, swamp wisdom, and even dinosaurs. If you've ever wondered whether reliving your life would be a blessing or a paradox waiting to implode, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to A Gift of Time

02:20 Themes of Time Travel and Personal Reflection

05:12 Character Development and Relationships

07:52 Exploring the Setting and Cultural Context

10:32 The Role of Aliens and Time Travel Mechanics

13:16 Redemption and Life Lessons

16:01 The Rapture and Its Implications

20:53 The Time Traveler's Payment

22:19 Consciousness and Identity in Time Travel

24:20 The Journey of Storytelling

25:10 Exploring Relationships and Betrayal 27:08 The Concept of Immortality

29:39 Reflections on Time and Change

31:42 The Value of Life Experiences

34:23 Character Development and Personal Growth

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