Erased by Christopher Coates - A Time Travel Sci-Fi Thriller

“★★★★★ “Erased will make you think about time travel in a new way””

— Amazon review

Synopsis

They built a time machine to fix the past. Now the future may never forgive them.

When physicists Marcy Miller and Connor Bellman first travel through time, their mission is simple: save a life and right a personal wrong. That first leap into the past is a success. But as their ambitions grow—to eliminate some of history’s greatest evils—the consequences begin to spiral out of control.

What starts as a bold attempt to reshape human history becomes a harrowing journey through fractured timelines, alternate realities, and devastating choices. Each return to the present brings a world more unrecognizable than the last—one where the people they love, and even themselves, may no longer exist.

As the cost of rewriting the past grows heavier, Marcy and Connor must confront a chilling truth: some events aren’t meant to be undone.

ERASED is a tense, time-bending sci-fi thriller that explores the price of tampering with fate—and what it means to live with the world you've made.

Ready to enter a world where every decision echoes across time? Read ERASED today.

Excerpt from the book

Five Years Ago

Despite the pain medication in his system, Spencer Reynolds felt an increased heaviness in his chest, as though an unseen weight pressed down on him. With each passing moment, he sensed himself slip further away, drifting down a dark tunnel because the oxygen-carrying blood no longer circulated through his body. In the distance, he could hear the frantic activity as doctors and nurses worked around him.

Suddenly, a voice pierced through the fog and shouted a single word: “Clear!” Then a jolt of intense pain shot through his body like a bolt of lightning.

As the fiery pain slowly dulled, Spencer’s mind began to clear, but the struggle for breath remained. Gasping for air, he fought against the darkness that threatened to consume him.

“Doctor Reynolds, can you hear me?” a concerned male voice asked. “Your heart stopped again. We had to defibrillate you to get it going, but it has resumed beating, at least for the time being.”

Spencer wanted to ignore the man’s words and drift back into unconsciousness, but he managed a weak nod. As his level of alertness increased, he could make out a woman’s voice issuing orders to her team.

After what seemed like an eternity, Spencer felt awake enough to allow his eyelids to flutter open, revealing the harsh fluorescent lights that buzzed above him. As he blinked away the lingering effects of the brief lack of oxygen to his brain, he noticed a woman leaning over his hospital bed. Her dark features and thin build stood out from the blue hospital scrubs and white coat she wore. The woman, a petite African American with a concerned expression, was leaning over his bed. Despite the worry in her eyes, she forced a smile, and Spencer remembered that comforting expression. It was Doctor Douglas, his cardiologist.

Though he knew she was highly skilled at her job, he also understood she wasn’t his biggest fan. His attitude since being admitted had been less than cooperative, often laced with sarcasm and impatience. But at this moment, as he saw her standing there, an unexpected wave of relief washed over him.

“Hey, Doc,” he croaked out, his voice still raspy and weak.

She replied, “You gave us quite a scare. How are you feeling?”

Spencer hesitated, his throat dry and his senses still muted. “Like I’ve been hit by a truck,” he admitted.

“That’s to be expected after everything you’ve been through. Your heart is currently stable, and that’s the most important thing right now.”

As she spoke, he could see the determination in her eyes. It reminded him that there was a mutual goal despite their occasional clashes—a hope for his recovery, and Spencer felt grateful for her persistence.

His room in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit was white and sterile, with noisy machines that surrounded him, their tubes and wires connected to his body.

Other medical personnel were present. Some were familiar, and others weren’t. He knew they’d all hurried to his room when the code was called. All were eager to do whatever they could to revive him when his heart stopped for the third time in as many days.

FAQ

What genre is Erased?

Erased is a fast-paced time-travel sci-fi thriller with elements of medical suspense, alternate timelines, and near-future technology. It blends action, moral dilemmas, and high-stakes science fiction.

Is Erased part of a series?

No — Erased is a standalone novel. You can enjoy the entire story from beginning to end with no prior reading required.

Who is Erased written for?

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy mind-bending time-travel stories, techno-thrillers, alternate-reality adventures, and novels that explore the consequences of changing the past. Fans of Blake Crouch, Michael Crichton, or Daniel Suarez will feel right at home.

What is Erased about?

The story follows a groundbreaking medical experiment gone wrong — one that alters the protagonist’s past and threatens his future. As timelines shift and reality reshapes itself, he must uncover the truth before everything he knows disappears.

Where can I buy Erased?

You can purchase Erased through all major online retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play Books, and Apple Books. The links are available directly on this page.

What formats is Erased available in?

Erased is available in eBook, and in some stores, paperback editions. Format availability may vary by retailer.

Will Erased appeal to fans of time-travel fiction?

Absolutely. The novel explores the scientific, emotional, and philosophical consequences of rewriting history — hallmarks of great time-travel fiction.