The Angel Theory by John Morelli is a time travel story that focuses more on the consequences of going back in time than on the actual process. The plot revolves around the main character named Bill. He had an old friend who has invented the world’s first time travel machine. Although Bill is initially wary of getting involved with such a machine, he eventually gets so immersed that his life changes in drastic ways. The tale delves deeply into the time-altered events in Bill’s life and how they affect him, his family, and many others. This isn’t so much a repetition of the butterfly effect that most time travel books focus on. It's more about how the power that comes from being able to go back in time is irresistible and will have a far-reaching impact on anyone who chooses to use the time machine.

The Angel Theory by John Morelli is a well-thought-out, well-written chronology of one man’s experiences with time travel. The author’s attention to detail concerning finances, security, and legal matters is quite impressive at times. The book also does a good job of describing Bill’s complex relationships with his wife and adult kids. The science used in describing the time travel machine and its development is also well presented and is just detailed enough to make it all sound plausible. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading an intelligent, exciting tale about time travel and its effects on the time traveler. Overall, this is a great story.

When Bill Arena, an attorney in New Jersey, accepts an invitation from his high school friend Peter Swanteck, a physicist in California, he does not know what is involved. Peter, a professor at CalTech, was secretly working on a research project involving time travel. While he had made enormous breakthroughs in his research, no one else knew about the project except his research assistant. Peter shares his research with Bill. However, before deciding what to do, Peter and his research aide die suddenly. Before Bill can process this, he finds himself the beneficiary of billions of dollars, an inheritance in the form of a trust. Bill’s marriage had been close to hitting rock bottom, and his children had difficulties building their careers. Will his suddenly acquired fortune improve things for his family? He also faces a tough choice: destroy a working time machine, or share it with the world. What will he do? Find out in John Morelli’s The Angel Theory.

John Morelli’s engrossing The Angel Theory is a must-read steeped in legal battles, deception, blackmail, loyalty, secrets, family, relationships, Hollywood life, and so much more. Morelli’s use of the first-person perspective made the reading experience real as he drew me into a magnificent world of creativity. He deftly captures the mood and setting of the scenes with vivid depictions. His prose had me at its mercy, continually mounting suspense as I tried to guess what would come next in the story. He narrates with a remarkable depth of sentiment, allowing me to experience the emotions of the wonderfully developed characters. Morelli brilliantly portrays characters, making them easy to connect with and comprehend their choices. The Angel Theory is a great read and I loved it.