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Prelude

Ashley McConnell (1994)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesQuantum Leap #4
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.71
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipMystery

Hero archetypes

ScientistTime Traveler

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersTime-Displaced

Tropes

Time TravelSabotageFish out of WaterQuest

Themes

Technology and EthicsFriendshipInnovationConspiracyTemporal Paradox

Synopsis

Dr. Sam Beckett and Admiral Al Calavicci begin an experiment called Project Quantum Leap and discover the secret of time travel via computer. But someone wants to sabotage Quantum Leap before it starts.

Is Prelude appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Based on the TV series, this prequel explores the origins of time travel technology with mild tension from sabotage elements. Content is likely similar to the PG-rated television show.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language.

Publisher age: Adult (Teen+)·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Fans of the Quantum Leap TV series will enjoy learning how Sam and Al's time-travel adventures began.

Tags

Tie-in NovelScience FictionTime Travel FictionPrequel