EDITOR’S CHOICE
A gripping, thought-provoking blend of history and sci-fi, Jigsaw: Shadow Ball delivers suspense, heart, and a powerful message about justice.
David Alyn Gordon’s Jigsaw: Shadow Ball is a thrilling and thought-provoking blend of science fiction, historical fiction, and social justice. As the ninth and final instalment in the Jigsaw series, the novel takes readers on a fast-paced journey through time, where the past itself is under attack.
The story follows Temporal Guardians Francesca and Noah as they race against the nefarious Global Harmony, an organisation determined to erase the racial integration of Major League Baseball. Their mission is to protect baseball legends Rube Foster and Larry Doby, whose contributions to the sport—and to history—are at risk of being wiped from existence. The stakes could not be higher: if they fail, history will be irreversibly rewritten.
Gordon masterfully weaves real historical events with time-travel intrigue, making Jigsaw: Shadow Ball not only an engaging adventure but also a poignant commentary on the importance of preserving history. The novel’s action sequences are gripping, with each twist and turn heightening the tension. The author’s ability to seamlessly integrate historical figures into a sci-fi narrative adds depth and authenticity, making the story both entertaining and educational.
What sets this book apart is its bold exploration of historical justice, wrapped in an exciting sci-fi adventure. Fans of time travel stories, historical fiction, and socially conscious narratives will find much to appreciate here. A fitting and powerful conclusion to the Jigsaw series, Shadow Ball delivers both suspense and substance. Highly recommended.
