Set against a backdrop not dissimilar to our own reality, Yesterday’s Tomorrow unfolds in a world that echoes many before it—a conventional setting graced with humble beginnings yet uniquely spun. In this science fiction novel, readers will encounter a protagonist propelled into action, a daring individual who challenges the status quo and urges us to contemplate a new reality.

Should you muster the courage to plunge into this seemingly too-familiar fictional realm, you will find Yesterday’s Tomorrow to be a compelling read. The book invites readers on a journey as narrated in the first person. We come to embody the central character, Elton Nett, viewing this curious and strange world through his discerning eyes.

Yesterday’s Tomorrow provides a slightly futuristic, alternative perspective of Earth. It’s a world where The System—a process created to benefit us—begins to inflict harm. Though this may sound like a familiar narrative, Keys’s rendition stands apart. His storytelling echoes inspirations from works he’s read, paying homage where appropriate, yet this remains unequivocally his tale. This is Earth, but not as we know it; it’s the world as Keys wants us to perceive it.

Having existed for at least a generation, The System was not welcomed with optimism or naiveté, and yet humans are infamously pliable. We often cling to innovations, lured by promises of ease and convenience. But what defines humanity, and how does it separate us from mere animals? Yesterday’s Tomorrow poses unsettling questions, probing what we become without those defining characteristics.

This undercurrent of thematic exploration accompanies the adventure we undertake with Elton. True craftsmanship in writing is assessed not merely by what is conveyed but how. Some authors might force their narrative upon the readers; others, like Keys, subtly draw them into the story. With almost effortless grace, he weaves a narrative that captures the mind, allowing readers to lose themselves in the plot.

Blending elements of science fiction, post-apocalyptic scenarios, and alternate reality, Yesterday’s Tomorrow stands as a multifaceted work. If you seek a novel that transcends genres to deliver a gripping story, then Yesterday’s Tomorrow by Dorian Keys will prove a satisfying read.

Pages: 217 | ASIN: B0BND2BPJ1