Flash Back

"Absolutely stunning speculative/scifi book " ★★★★★

"Sci-fi that reads and feels a lot like literary fiction." ★★★★★

"What I loved most about this story: it made me think." ★★★★★

An inevitable breakthrough. An irresistible opportunity. The second chance of a lifetime.

My name is Charlotte Rhys Fenn. Call me Charley, and I guess you could call me a guinea pig too. I prefer to describe myself as a leader by example, though. Here begins my story, and yet, it doesn't end here.

In the not too distant future, a bioengineering breakthrough-touted the modern-day fountain of youth-will change the world ever after, one life at a time, beginning with mine. You see, like many people, I have regrets. On the verge of depression and disturbed by the machinations of our technologically-driven world, I longed for that road not taken. Then one day, the answer presented itself: Renovation.

For the unimaginative, Renovation was just another anti-aging cosmetic procedure. For me, it was the second chance of a lifetime. Transforming from fifty-five to seventeen, those long since buried dreams would be again within my grasp. And the best part: behind the fresh face of youth, I would be the same. With all my past experiences and memories on my side, I could pursue a new career and have a bit of youthful adventure as well. Two things only life regression could promise.

Still, my decision would warp my life in unimaginable ways, creating a chasm between myself and the ones I love most in this world. This is something you should keep in mind before you decide to travel down such a path-after you re-imagine the future of your dreams, that is.

Flash Back is a character-driven, speculative, mind-bending story for fans of social science fiction and literary fiction with a hint of romance.

You've likely heard it once or twice or even found yourself saying, "In hindsight...." Well, Flash Back will leave you questioning whether the rewards of being able to redo past choices are worth the risks.

Given the chance, would you drink from the fountain's waters?

BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Second Nature, book two of The Fountain trilogy.

The inevitable breakthrough. An irresistible opportunity. The second chance of a lifetime.

Generation Xer, Charlotte Fenn wishes she had made different choices. Perhaps if she had her life would not seem to be flatlining toward more of the same--the mere thought is depressing. However, just as change is certain, life itself is unpredictable. And so, in her wildest imaginings, Charley could not have guessed that hope would arrive via a medical breakthrough.

Indeed, like a dream come true, regenerative science promises to deliver both the freshness and opportunities of youth to those who seek it and even to those who do not--for somehow, it has found Charley. Now if only someone had told her hindsight has consequences.

No doubt you have heard the saying: "If I only knew then what I know now..." Imagine if the chance to do-over past mistakes and choices wasn't a pipe dream. Then ask yourself: "What would I do if I found myself standing in front of the fountain of youth?"

Find yourself at the Fountain today.

FLASH BACK is coming of age story for adults as well as a character-driven, mind-bending story for fans of speculative, literary and science fiction with a hint of romance. (Previously titled Regeneration X.)

BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Second Nature, book two of The Fountain trilogy.

An inevitable breakthrough
An irresistible opportunity
The second chance of a lifetime

Generation Xer, Charlotte Fenn wishes she had made different choices, and the what-ifs are causing a bit of a crisis.

In her wildest imaginings, she could not have guessed that hope would arrive via a medical breakthrough. Indeed, like a dream come true, regenerative science promises to deliver both the freshness and opportunities of youth to those who seek it and even to those who do not. Somehow, by whatever powers that be, this dream has found Charley.

Now if only someone had told her hindsight has consequences.

With a cast of relatable characters and a mind-bending storyline, FLASH BACK is a contemporary second coming-of-age tale for fans of speculative sci-fi or literary drama with a hint of romance.

Find yourself at The Fountain today.

BONUS This edition includes an excerpt from book two in the series, Second Nature.