The Mine byJohn A. Heldt
In 2000, Joel Smith is a cocky, adventurous young man who sees the world as his playground. But when the college senior, days from graduation, enters an abandoned Montana mine, he discovers the price of reckless curiosity. He emerges in May 1941 with a cell phone he can't use, money he can't spend, and little but his wits to guide his way. Stuck in the age of Whirlaway, swing dancing, and a peacetime draft, Joel begins a new life as the nation drifts toward war. With the help of his 21-year-old trailblazing grandmother and her friends, he finds his place in a world he knew only from movies and books. But when an opportunity comes to return to the present, Joel must decide whether to leave his new love in the past or choose a course that will alter their lives forever. THE MINE follows a humbled man through a critical time in history as he adjusts to new surroundings and wrestles with the knowledge of things to come
One of my favorite movies is Back to the Future, so I was happy to read the Mine. I loved the time period, the 40's and the 50's are so interesting to me. I think it was neat that Joel was able to see his grandmother. This book had me on the edge of my seat. It was a great read. I didn't like all of the bad language but everything else was good. I give it *4 stars.
I enjoyed this book and the others in the series.
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