Girl Out of Time - A Novel

A young girl befriends a time traveler on the run. Now, to save the world, she must learn to fly, track down aliens, and traverse space and time.After thirteen-year-old Anna Armstrong loses her parents in an accident, she is sent to live on her Uncle Jack’s farm. She is despondent, but on her first night there, she is awoken by strange lights originating from a nearby lake. She sets out to investigate—and the skies suddenly erupt in a thunderous explosion. That’s when Anna sees a mysterious woman floating across the lake. She discovers Mara—the woman on the lake—is a time traveler on the run from frightening bone-white alien creatures. She also learns that time travel has consequences. Mara’s time-hopping escape has broken the universe, opening wormholes throughout the valley, each leading to another world. Now, Mara needs Anna’s help—together, they must use science to track down the aliens and close the portals before anything escapes. But can they figure out how before Mara’s very existence is erased forever? Girl Out of Time is a thrilling adventure of two unlikely friends who team up to take on a world of aliens, wormholes, and time travel—to save themselves and, possibly, the entire planet. Review Quote“A sparkling debut that not only thrills but motivates and inspires. A must read.” —Brett Battles, USA Today bestselling author of the Project Eden series“Girl Out of Time propels us toward a desirable horizon fueled by the power of imagination.” —Pablo Herrera, filmmaker and founder of Colectivo Piloto “[Girl Out of Time goes] beyond doing what every great fiction book does; not only did I get hooked, I now have hope. Thoroughly entertaining and wildly imaginative, Boyer accomplished two challenging feats in one fell swoop—he kept me wanting to know more while eagerly wanting to get this in the hands of our youth. Infusing our future generations with possibility and optimism is an imperative for sparking the fresh innovation our humanity desperately craves. Girl Out of Time provides a path to do just that.” —Amy Eliza Wong, Amazon bestselling author of Living on Purpose “Girl Out of Time is a thrilling adventure filled with hope, humor, and a hero you'll fall in love with.” —Rick Little, founder of International Youth Foundation and ImagineNations "Boyer forefronts imaginative inventions such as antigravity boots and cloaking devices, and astute meditations on fate and environmentalism, to devise a dynamic speculative romp that is both thoughtful and timely.” —Publishers Weekly"Introducing alien worlds and time travel elements, Girl Out of Time is an exciting novel." —Foreword Reviews"Girl Out of Time is a thought-provoking, intensely absorbing flight of fancy, perfect for every reader who dreams of flying further. " —The Children’s Book ReviewBiographical NoteCofounder of Trinity Education Group and Board Member of Opa Health, Clyde Boyer is a social entrepreneur and former farm kid who has spent his life working with underserved youth and migrant populations, and building learning hubs in Africa and Latin America. He is also a frequent public speaker and an advisory board member of SXSW EDU. A practicing Biomimic, he believes nature is the best teacher in solving many of our world’s issues. Girl Out of Time is a passion project aimed at providing hope to today’s youth. He lives in Ellicott City, Maryland.