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by Amal El-Mohtar
4.32019
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a lyrical and yearning tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
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The best books like The Third Rule of Time Travel are:
- 1This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar4.3
- 2Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff4.2#1
- 3The Host by Stephenie Meyer0
- 4The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi0
- 5Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr4.2
- 6To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis4.1
- 7Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell0
- 8Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel0
- 9The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger0
- 10Scythe by Neal Shusterman4.6Series starter
When scientist Beth Darlow creates a machine that allows consciousness to travel back and observe moments from one's own lifetime, she believes she's found the perfect way to cope with her husband's tragic death. But as she uses the technology to revisit their past together, each observation mysteriously begins altering her present reality in impossible ways. Now Beth must unravel the truth behind her shifting timeline before her attempts to preserve precious memories destroy her future entirely.
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Illuminae
Illuminae Files #1 (works standalone)by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
4.22015601 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a intense and innovative tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
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by Stephenie Meyer
02008
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This science fiction shares a contemplative and earnest tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
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by John Scalzi
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This science fiction shares a light and irreverent tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
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by Anthony Doerr
4.22021641 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholy but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
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by Connie Willis
4.11997493 pages
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This science fiction shares a warm and witty tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
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by Emily St. John Mandel
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This science fiction shares a contemplative melancholy tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
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by Audrey Niffenegger
02013
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a melancholic but profound tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
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Scythe
Start of Arc Of A Scythe seriesby Neal Shusterman
4.62017464 pages
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This science fiction shares a thoughtful and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Third Rule of Time Travel fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Third Rule of Time Travel
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Is How You Lose the Time War | Amal El-Mohtar | 4.3 | 2019 | — | Closest match |
| Illuminae | Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff | 4.2 | 2015 | 601 | Similar vibes |
| The Host | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2008 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Kaiju Preservation Society | John Scalzi | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Cloud Cuckoo Land | Anthony Doerr | 4.2 | 2021 | 641 | Similar vibes |
| To Say Nothing of the Dog | Connie Willis | 4.1 | 1997 | 493 | Similar vibes |
| Winter's Orbit | Everina Maxwell | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| Sea of Tranquility | Emily St. John Mandel | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Time Traveler's Wife | Audrey Niffenegger | 0 | 2013 | — | Similar vibes |
| Scythe📚 Series starter | Neal Shusterman | 4.6 | 2017 | 464 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Third Rule of Time Travel?
The most similar books to The Third Rule of Time Travel are This Is How You Lose the Time War, Illuminae, The Host.
What should I read after The Third Rule of Time Travel?
After finishing The Third Rule of Time Travel, readers most commonly pick up This Is How You Lose the Time War next.
Who writes books like Philip Fracassi?
Authors similar to Philip Fracassi include Andy Weir, Blake Crouch.
What genre is The Third Rule of Time Travel?
The Third Rule of Time Travel is a Science Fiction novel by Philip Fracassi, published in 2025. It features elements of Time Travel.
How long is The Third Rule of Time Travel?
The Third Rule of Time Travel is 336 pages long.
About The Third Rule of Time Travel
Rule One: You can only travel to a point within your lifetime.Rule Two: You can only travel for ninety seconds.Rule Three: You can only observe.The rules cannot be broken.In this electrifying science fiction thriller from acclaimed author Philip Fracassi, a scientist has unlocked the mysteries of time travel. This is not the story you think you know. And the rules are only the beginning."Tense, fast-moving, surprsing, and above all else, entertaining." - Owen King, New York Times bestselling author"A clever premise digs its heels into a sci-fi thriller that breaks into a fast gallop from the first page - exciting, haunting, compelling stuff." - Chuck Wendig, author of The Book of Accidents"Fracassi weaves a tightly plotted story... a solid new entry into the time travel genre." - KirkusScientist Beth Darlow has discovered the unimaginable. She's built a machine that allows human consciousness to travel through time-to any point in the traveler's lifetime-and relive moments of their life. An impossible breakthrough, but it's not perfect: the traveler has no way to interact with the past. They can only observe.After Beth's husband, Colson, the co-creator of the machine, dies in a tragic car accident, Beth is left to raise Isabella-their only daughter-and continue the work they started. Mired in grief and threatened by her ruthless CEO, Beth pushes herself to the limit to prove the value of her technology.Then the impossible happens. Simply viewing personal history should not alter the present, but with each new observation she makes, her own timeline begins to warp.As her reality constantly shifts, Beth must solve the puzzles of her past, even if it means forsaking her future."Part Crichton, part Bradbury, and all Fracassi, The Third Rule of Time Travel further demonstrates why Fracassi is one of the best writers working today, regardless of genre." - Tyler Jones, author of Midas"Probes the endurance of grief, the importance of memory and the ultimate malleability of reality and perception." - The Wall Street Journal