The first book in The Time Warrior Sagas, A Time For Glory by Martin L. Strong throws readers right into the middle of a brutal battle in the distant past - when fighting still happened man vs. man instead of push-of-a-button vs whole countries. There is something different about that ancient battle, though: Logan and his companions do not belong in that time. They have time traveled from the year 2143. All seems to be well in that future, maybe too well: people are bored, some lack the will to live because there is no challenge in their lives; there's nothing to fight for, nothing to worry about, nothing to hope for, nothing to dream about. Suicide is the second most common reason for deaths in the future. People are literally bored to death. Logan does not want to be one of those people. He joined the fighters' guild that uses time travel to enable their members to experience what it is like to be part of something, and to fight for something. But one day, something goes wrong. One day, the guild's training isn't enough. Logan finds himself in a rather peculiar situation, and needs to change the past to save a friend's life.

I always find time travel stories a bit mind-bending, and thus interesting to read. A Time For Glory by Martin L. Strong did not disappoint. The first chapter was a bit too long for me, and it took a while to get to the part where readers learn about Logan's background. But that's about the only thing I could complain about. Once you get into the story, it's an enjoyable journey (not so much for Logan, but for the readers!). The book is quite descriptive, and you won't have any issues with having the fights and battles in front of your mental eye. Fortunately, the time travel in this novel has some rules, so you don't get too confused with time travel paradoxes. It's a good start to what promises to be an exciting series.

A Time For Glory: Book One of The Time Warrior Sagas by M.L. Strong is about a utopian future where, for a growing minority, life is anything but perfect. The novel centers around Logan, a creative entertainment designer in the year 2143, who is also a member of the Iron Guild, a company that has turned time travel into a tourist attraction, or rather, an escape from the mundane existence of a hyper-controlled society. With boredom and suicide at an all time high, the government’s attempt to provide every need and comfort of its citizens has backfired, spurring the creation of the warrior guilds and a draw to more dangerous times when traits like honor, loyalty, and courage were valued above all. When a time bounce goes awry, Logan is blamed for misconduct and is shunned by his other shield brothers. But when one of these shield brothers goes missing on a trip to the past, Logan will have to overcome not only his own demons, but legions of Roman soldiers to get his friend back … and to prove his own worth.

A Time For Glory by M.L. Strong is wickedly addictive and imaginative. I was immediately intrigued by the idea of an imperfect Utopia, especially when so many current novels set themselves in a dystopian future. The whole idea that the government has made life so peaceful and planned, and where crime is essentially eliminated, that it spawned the creation of these time travel guilds where it's perfectly acceptable to send people back in time to kill other people is horrifying yet at the same time so creative. Strong is able to combine elements from movies like Gattaca and Gladiator in this novel; two completely different worlds that strangely come together in an exciting way. I will say that while I rooted for Logan to overcome his struggles, I was morally cringing at his chosen method of entertainment, though Strong made a good attempt to make me overlook that in the worlds he created. I applaud Strong’s knowledge of historical characters and events, and appreciated the references to the demands and details of physical training, though in some cases the latter overshadowed the former. Overall, the book was a fast read, full of unexpected turns, and a fun ride to the past and future. I am looking forward to seeing where the second book in the saga takes me.

Forced to retreat as the Danes close in on their flanks, Logan and Dawson flee. The Saxons were losing this battle. Reunited with their savage ally, Arthos, they finally find the space to activate a strange device. Before the Danes' eyes the three Saxon warriors vanish from sight. But that was not the end of this trio, it was simply the conclusion of another adventure. The year was 2143, and combat experiences were all the rage to stem the growing boredom of the masses. Time travel was just one of the benefits of being a member of the Iron Guild. There was a rule that was always upheld; you protected your shield brother. When Logan did his first 'bounce,' he had fled, leaving Dawson to fend for himself. Logan had been shamed, but since that day he had upheld this rule.

Logan and Dawson experienced many battlegrounds together, and as soon as they arrived back, Logan was already preparing for their next one. But it didn't go as planned. From the very onset everything went wrong, resulting in grave danger to both of them. Separated and tortured, they barely managed to escape with their lives, but, to Logan's surprise, on his return he found a lie had been woven, one which questioned his honour and destroyed his friendship. Sent into a spiral of despair, Logan almost loses everything. Then came the news, Dawson was missing. Logan will do everything he can to bring his friend back, despite Dawson vowing if their paths ever crossed again he would kill Logan. Discover ancient conflicts in Martin L Strong's multi-layered tale, A Time For Glory.

A Time For Glory is part of Martin L Strong's Time Warrior Sagas and makes for an action packed, roller coaster of a read. From jumps and battles in history to character turmoil and conflict, Martin L Strong successfully weaves a believable cast and world and, as in life, everything and everyone has their own agendas. The author shows talent in both character development and imagery, making it easy to visualise everything that transpires. There are enough futuristic elements to satisfy a sci-fi reader, while not alienating those who would shy away from the genre. Martin L Strong presents excellent ideas in the theory and application of time travel, inclusive of the debates and repercussions of such an undertaking.