(Isstories Editorial):- Stafford, Virginia Feb 6, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – The Keeper of Time by Mark D. Trevor is now available, offering readers a richly immersive historical fantasy that blends time travel, the English Civil War, and a deeply human love story into a meditation on consequence, courage, and the unseen forces that govern history itself. Set between the ruins of a forgotten English castle and the blood-soaked fields of 1644, the novel follows one man’s unintended crossing through time–and the irreversible bonds formed on the other side.
At its heart is Mason Hill, a modern historian whose acquisition of Blackmere Castle leads him to an ancient mirror designed not merely to reflect, but to remember. When the mirror pulls him into the Battle of Marston Moor, Mason discovers that history is not a distant record–it is lived, suffered, and shaped by those caught within it. What begins as a mystery becomes a reckoning, as Mason realizes that time is neither passive nor forgiving.
A Story Where History Is Lived, Not Remembered
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Unlike traditional time-travel narratives, The Keeper of Time does not treat the past as a puzzle to be solved or a backdrop for adventure. It presents history as a visceral, unforgiving reality–mud, blood, fear, and impossible choices. The English Civil War is rendered with stark realism, dismantling romantic notions of battle and replacing them with the lived experience of survival.
As Mason struggles to adapt, his modern knowledge offers no immunity. Instead, it is his humanity–his ability to listen, to endure, and to care–that determines whether he survives. His path becomes entwined with Ana, a battlefield healer whose quiet strength and unwavering compassion stand in defiance of the surrounding brutality. Their bond, forged under fire, becomes a fragile anchor in a world ruled by violence and uncertainty.
Time as a Force That Remembers
Threaded through the narrative is the presence of the Keeper–an enigmatic, mirrored figure that observes rather than intervenes. Neither villain nor savior, the Keeper embodies time itself: patient, impartial, and aware of every ripple caused by human action. Its silent watch underscores the novel’s central question–what is owed when the past is altered, and who bears the cost?
The novel treats time not as a mechanism, but as a moral force. Every choice carries weight. Every action leaves an echo. And survival, Mason learns, is not merely about living through history, but understanding one’s responsibility within it.
Why It Matters
The Keeper of Time speaks to readers who believe history is more than dates and outcomes–it is people, decisions, and consequences. It matters because it restores gravity to the past, reminding us that the world we inherited was shaped by ordinary individuals facing extraordinary circumstances.
The novel explores:
- The cost of altering history
- Love forged in moments of crisis
- Identity under displacement
- Time as an observing, enduring presence
- The human capacity to adapt, endure, and care amid chaos
It is a story for readers who value emotional depth, historical authenticity, and speculative fiction that asks difficult questions rather than offering easy answers.
About the Book
The Keeper of Time is a historical fantasy novel that follows a modern historian drawn through an ancient mirror into 17th-century England at the height of the English Civil War. Blending meticulous historical detail with speculative elements, the book explores how love, loyalty, and responsibility endure across centuries. It is a story about survival–not just of the body, but of the soul–when time itself is watching.
About the Author
Mark D. Trevor is a novelist with a deep interest in history, human resilience, and the unseen forces that shape individual lives across generations. His work blends historical research with speculative elements to explore how ordinary people confront extraordinary circumstances. Through immersive settings, emotionally grounded characters, and a reflective narrative style, Trevor examines themes of time, responsibility, and the enduring power of human connection. The Keeper of Time is a testament to his commitment to storytelling that honors both the weight of history and the humanity within it.
Availability & Contact
The Keeper of Time by Mark D. Trevor is available in print and digital formats through major online retailers. Including Amazon.
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