Syncing Forward offers a unique take on time travel, exploring isolation, family, and the passage of time in a deeply personal way. Martin’s struggle to reconnect with the world creates a gripping and thought-provoking read.

Lawrence cleverly uses news headlines to show Martin’s shifting time perception, making his isolation feel eerily relatable. Sci-fi fans will enjoy the subtle nods to classics like Starship Troopers and Firefly.

This is a different kind of science fiction/apocalyptic novel. It is almost a Greek tragedy as the main character endures incredible pain and loss as the world moves forward without him and there is nothing he can do about it.