A daring blend of history, technology, politics, and adventure — The Cast in Time series is the genre-bending saga you didn’t know you needed.
What if you had the knowledge of the modern world… but lived in the past? What if you weren’t just surviving—but building an empire?
Welcome to Cast in Time, Book 7 “Duke of the West”. The latest book in a series that throws a 21st-century man into an altered past and watches him reshape the world—one kingdom, one rocket launch, and one unexpected alliance at a time.
Launching in July 2025, “Duke of the West” is part historical epic, part political thriller, and part sci-fi reimagination. It’s the tale of a man who didn’t ask for power—but once given the chance, decides to use it to forge a better world. At least, that’s the plan…
From Jungle Landings to Empire Building
The stakes are already sky-high. After crash-landing in the Amazon due to fuel shortages, our protagonist is back on his feet—gold secured, territories multiplying, and visions of global unification underway.
But power has its price.
From crafting economic policy using “tourism passports” and adventure trips, to negotiating with tribal councils over rent paid in knives and axes, Duke of the West delivers a fascinating tapestry of world-building. Every decision has real consequences—economic collapse looms, cultural tension bubbles, and infrastructure must grow fast to keep pace with ambition.
Where Strategy Meets Steel
In this alternate reality, titles like Baron, Countess, and Earl aren’t just historical nods—they’re the building blocks of governance. Italy has just been absorbed into the growing empire, and territories across the Americas are next. Airbases spring up in places named Phoenix, Dallas, and New York—a nostalgic homage that makes this altered world feel eerily familiar.
But all is not pomp and pageantry.
Corruption hides in land disputes. Criminals are hanged. Con artists are sent to dig the Panama Canal. Our protagonist walks a tightrope between mercy and order—and his solutions are often as clever as they are ruthless.
Rockets, Radio Beacons, and… Topless Sunbathing?
One moment you’re marveling at the creation of a high-powered radio system inspired by World War II’s WLW station; the next, you’re chuckling at topless tanning sessions on a secret Florida cove—because even in a reimagined past, there’s room for scandal, tan lines, and paparazzi.
Cape Canaveral becomes a bustling launch site. The locals—descendants of the Seminole tribe—negotiate “rent” in hand-forged tools. Meanwhile, Eleanor (our sharp-witted co-ruler) keeps everything balanced—whether she’s managing her tan or dishing out intel on royal romances.
Yes, Cast in Time also has romance, politics, secret weddings, and royal pregnancies to spice things up.
A Journey You Won’t Forget
As the world tour unfolds—with stops in Iroquois territory, Florida, and beyond—each chapter reads like a geopolitical thriller with a pulse. But when a radio transmission goes dead in Buenos Aires, and a frantic “Mayday!” is followed by gunfire, you realize the stakes just skyrocketed.
Now it’s a race against time, with troops mobilizing, dirigibles launching, and danger lurking on the pampas.
Why You’ll Love Cast in Time
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If you love alternate history novels
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If you’re fascinated by leadership, legacy, and world-building…
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If you enjoy clever twists, political intrigue, and subtle humor…
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And if you appreciate characters who feel real—flawed, funny, fiercely determined…
Then Cast in Time is for you.
Coming July 2025 – Be Ready to Turn the Clock Back… and the Future On
Whether you’re a fan of history, sci-fi, or just love a smart story with heart, Cast in Time will pull you in and keep you turning pages. With memorable characters, sweeping world-building, and an unexpected sense of humor, this is a book series that sticks with you long after the final chapter.
