Praise for Mike Chen "If you're tired of grim, grueling apocalypses with high body counts and bleak horizons, A Beginning at the End offers an intimate, surprisingly gentle vision of post-disaster humanity, less concerned with how we might survive than with why-and for whom." -Alix E. Harrow, Nebula and Hugo finalist and author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January "A Beginning at the End is both a thrilling chronicle of the end of the world and a timely reminder of what is most important in life-family, love, and hope."-Peng Shepherd, author of The Book of M "[The characters] all grapple with questions of identity and morality, of what it means to be part of a family, of what we're willing to sacrifice and for whom. This is a story that's as fun as it is moving. Mike Chen has richly imagined every detail. A Beginning at the End is truly a special addition to the post-apocalyptic genre, and it stands up right alongside heavy hitters like Station Eleven and The Last." -Megan Collins, author of The Winter Sister "Clever, thrilling and full of heart, it is an instant sci-fi classic.
" -Hypable.com on Here and Now and Then "In this heartfelt and thrilling debut, Chen revitalizes the trope of the absent and unavailable father. Chen's concept is unique, and [his characters'] agony is deeply moving. Quick pacing, complex characters, and a fascinating premise make this an unforgettable debut." -Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Here and Now and Then "Chen's debut novel is a welcome addition to this well-traveled genre, with the theories and mechanics of time travel not getting in the way of the character- and plot-driven story. Highly recommended for readers both new and familiar with the genre, and for fans of Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife or books by Connie Willis." -Library Journal, starred review "This gripping, fast-paced time-travel thriller is also a warm, moving story of a man pulled between two lives and families. With plenty of humor and suspense, Chen has crafted an original and captivating story.
" -Shelf Awareness, starred review, on Here and Now and Then "Chen carefully balances heart, humor, and precise world building to bring alive an emotional and genre-bending story." -Booklist on Here and Now and Then "A subtly woven meditation about the fragility of time raises the bar in this smart, fun, and affectionate story." -Kirkus Reviews on Here and Now and Then.