A mysterious invitation leads to a secret club for time travellers and a perilous mission into the past in this poignant and powerful new novel – a must-read for lovers of 'The Midnight Library', 'Before the Coffee Gets Cold' and 'The Time Traveler's Wife'.

Troubled ex-journalist Luke Seymour discovers an incredible untapped talent after being recruited by The Nostalgia Club – an eccentric band of time travellers who meet in the back room of an Edinburgh pub.

Honing his newly discovered – and dangerously addictive – time travel skills, Luke learns the secrets of the club's members, battles to solve the mystery of their missing leader, and plunges ever deeper into his own history – where the terrible mistake that scarred his life is waiting ...

Set in Glasgow and Edinburgh in the 1980s, 1990s and near-present, 'How Soon Is Now?' is loaded with love stories of every kind, and packed with unforgettable characters, intricate storytelling, dark humour and a uniquely human twist on the mechanics of time travel – all moving towards a powerful and emotional climax.

Combining a gripping narrative and a thoughtful exploration of complex themes, 'How Soon Is Now?' adds a literary edge to high-concept genre ideas, creating a subtle and moving meditation on love, loss and the dangerous pull of the past. Read it today ... remember it forever!

'I love time travel novels, and I loved the twist in this one. The pace was perfect, the characters distinct and memorable ... I highly recommend this book.' – Donna Spencer, Reedsy Discovery

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