Pangea and almost back

In this time-traveling adventure Freddie O’Toole is searching for his father who has disappeared in a plane crash several years earlier. His guardian sends Freddie on a secret expedition to Timor where Freddie and his crusty manservant Gruntenguile are chased by Snapahuti headhunters. After a narrow escape they discover portals that take them back to Pangea and then to ancient Africa where Freddie becomes a contestant in the Tournament of Blood. He meets the leader of master aliens the Zynes who unlocks the secret of his missing father and a dastardly deal between the Zynes and the Axis Powers in World War Two. Full-throttle dieselpunk adventure! What a sensational ride Pangea is . . . as it twists and turns careers around wild unexpected corners from the very start yet is consummately controlled by the invisible strings of [Henderson's] narration. I love the synthesis of every conceivable thing in the mix – hints of Lord of The Rings Star Wars epic classical heroes (á la Raiders of the Lost Ark) legends and myths esoterica science para-science geology geography anthropology history social iconography bread and circuses time travel and . . . Freddy! – Kingsley Allen A wild adventure ride packed with non-stop action intrigue extraordinary creatures and memorable characters. Great fun! – Michael Gerard Bauer