The Observer Effect
Time calls the shots.
Unwitting time traveler Joseph Bridgeman is adjusting to life in the present and wondering if his traveling days are behind him. But when he’s contacted by The Continuum, an organized group of time travelers based in the future, he learns his career is just getting started.
The Continuum needs Joe’s help. One of their operatives is missing, last seen in nineteenth-century Paris and they believe Joe’s ability to see the past might be the only way to find him. Teamed up with Gabrielle Green, an acerbic, wisecracking traveler, Joe heads back to 1873 on his most dangerous mission yet, one that will take him deep inside a burning opera house.
But how will Joe succeed when his new companion clearly hates his guts, the missing traveler disappears the second anyone sets eyes on him, and a familiar foe threatens to trap them in the past for good? With help on hand from his best friend, Vinny, and mysterious clues hidden in his sister Amy’s paintings, Joe must hone his gift, develop new skills, and figure out a way to complete his mission before the blazing inferno comes crashing down around them all.
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Nick Jones
Nick Jones is an author whose stories stretch the limits of imagination, blending rich narratives with a deep understanding of human nature. With a background shaped by diverse experiences and an innate passion for storytelling, he crafts novels that are as thought-provoking as they are compelling, pulling readers into worlds that feel both familiar and thrillingly new.
Born and raised in the UK, Jones' journey into writing was far from traditional. His early years were filled with a curiosity for both the written word and the complexities of the world around him. It was this curiosity that led him to experiment with different genres, ultimately finding his voice in suspenseful thrillers and intricately woven mysteries. As a writer, his storytelling is fueled by a love for puzzles—whether it’s the psychological twists within his characters or the larger, layered plots that keep readers on edge until the final page.
Joseph Bridgeman
The Joseph Bridgeman series by Nick Jones is a captivating blend of thrilling mystery, complex characters, and mind-bending puzzles. Set against a backdrop of shadowy conspiracies and intellectual intrigue, this series follows the life of Joseph Bridgeman, a man whose past is as fragmented as his understanding of the world. With a knack for uncovering hidden truths, Joseph’s journey is filled with unexpected twists, moral dilemmas, and an ever-deepening mystery that pulls readers in with every turn of the page.
Joseph Bridgeman consists of four books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
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The Joseph Bridgeman books by Nick Jones just get better and better. My favourite series!

