



Earth’s climate is spiraling out of control, until a glimmer of hope emerges from an unexpected source.
In a world ravaged by exponential climate upheaval, Earth experiences a core flip, unleashing an unprecedented cascade of chaos. Reshaped field lines and violent magnetic shifts interact with solar flares, creating Super Auroras — and with them, unexpected paranormal time portals all over the planet.
Researcher, Sara Gathers, vanishes in a flash of bright light, and awakens in the same place, but decades earlier. She knows no one, and everything is different, but the Auroras are finally gone.
Stuck in time with nothing but wits and determination, Sara is committed not to waste this opportunity to alter Earth’s deadly course.
But who will believe her story?
With so little time and so many wrongs to right, where can she begin?
Then, it dawns on her that there is someone who could eventually help. Someone she trusts and loves, but who hasn’t met her. . .yet.
WESTERN LIGHTS is a heart-pounding hard sci-fi adventure where a future for humanity depends on altering the past, and where home is as close as the connections you keep.
PRAISE FOR WESTERN LIGHTS
“Western Lights is a highly entertaining blend of hard science fiction, fantasy, and page-turning, fast-paced adventure.”
“the hard science aspects are integrated very smoothly into the action-packed plot, creating an entertaining and immersive novel with lots of exciting twists and rising stakes.”
“Recommended to fans of both thrillers and hard science action tales.”
—Sarah Pierzchala for Readers' Favorite (5 star review)

A thrilling journey through a near-future world grappling with sudden and violent environmental upheavals."
"Schaefer’s writing is vivid and fast-paced, pulling you into the chaotic world he envisions with little room to catch your breath."
"A must-read for fans of eco-thrillers and science fiction."
"Schaefer combines scientific intrigue with heart-pounding action, making it an engaging and thought-provoking read."
"Perfect for readers who enjoy being thrown into the deep end from page one."
WINNER Literary Titan SILVER Book Award
(August 2024)


WINNER 2024 Literary Titan GOLD Book Award: Fiction

2024 Reader’s Favorite Bronze Medal Winner in Fiction - Time Travel
