"Barely in Time" is a thrilling and hilarious novel that blends science fiction, historical fiction, and satire. It's a story of courage, friendship, and destiny, as well as a witty commentary on the follies and foibles of humanity. If you enjoy books by Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, or Kurt Vonnegut, you'll love this one. If you are looking for a book that will entertain you, educate you, and inspire you, look no further than 'Barely in Time' by George Hilislaw!
Of all the unlucky young fellows ever abused by speculative scientific theories, Danny – the protagonist of "Barely in Time", is probably the luckiest one. This purely fictional, yet alarmingly familiar world is abrim and acrawl with plotting villains, gibbering egg-heads, sadistic government officials and even more sadistic professors of liberal arts. This world is a grotty place and before it becomes even grottier, Danny has to act – yet the question is, how?