Inbetween by Megan Huntly
The beginning of an epic journey in a world where time does not exist. Imagine opening your eyes while the building is falling apart around you. The room is familiar yet different, and nothing seems to make sense.
You must run for your life, only to enter an unknown world. One without electricity or animals, and to top it all off, time does not seem to exist. This is where Finn, Emelie, Dax, and Victoria find themselves after work late one night.
Having fled the collapsing building, they must survive in this strange new world. First, they have to find food and shelter before they can even contemplate finding a way back home.
When they meet a handsome stranger, their chances of survival improve, or do they? This world will test the bounds of their loyalty and friendship. Where dangers lurk around every corner.
The ultimate question is: will they make it back alive? Join Finn, Emelie, Dax, and Victoria on their wild friendship-defying adventure.
Time Stands Still in This Mind-Bending Survival Tale
Have you ever wondered what would happen if time itself ceased to exist? In Megan Huntly’s gripping novel “Inbetween,” this mind-bending concept becomes a terrifying reality for four ordinary office workers who find themselves thrust into an extraordinary situation.
From the very first page, Huntly masterfully crafts a sense of disorientation that mirrors her characters’ experience. The collapse of their familiar workplace serves as a perfect metaphor for the shattering of their reality, and what follows is an intensely atmospheric journey into a world that defies our fundamental understanding of existence.
What particularly strikes me about this story is how Huntly uses the absence of time as more than just a plot device. It becomes a lens through which we examine human nature and relationships. The dynamic between Finn, Emelie, Dax, and Victoria feels authentically complex, with each character bringing their own vulnerabilities and strengths to the group. Their struggle isn’t just about physical survival – it’s about maintaining their humanity in a world that seems to have lost its own.
The introduction of the mysterious handsome stranger adds another layer of intrigue to the narrative. Huntly cleverly plays with our expectations here, making us question whether help in this timeless wilderness comes at too high a price. The way she weaves together survival elements with psychological tension creates a unique blend of genres that keeps you guessing at every turn.
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What’s particularly refreshing is how Huntly approaches the survival aspect of the story. In a world without electricity or animals, the characters must get creative with their survival strategies, leading to some genuinely innovative problem-solving that feels both realistic and engaging. The absence of traditional timekeeping adds an extra layer of psychological pressure to their already dire situation.
