The Carousel Effect

A small-town rancher. A mysterious artifact. A journey through time that will change everything.When Max Arnold, a dedicated rancher and heir to a century-old family legacy, stumbles upon a strange artifact buried on his land, his quiet life takes a sudden, extraordinary turn. Desperate for answers, he reaches out to his old college friend, a scientist with secrets of his own. Together, they unravel a mystery that defies logic and plunges them into an unprecedented world of time travel. As the artifact's true power is revealed, Max must navigate a web of deception, hidden truths, and unforeseen consequences. In a race against time itself, he discovers that the past, present, and future are more connected than he ever imagined.

Blending the charm of a small-town mystery with the mind-bending possibilities of time travel, The Carousel Effect is a thrilling addition to the Jerrod Series, and science fiction debut from Wayne Hughes. A story of loyalty, discovery, and the timeless question: What if?