The Time Ship is a time travel novel. Dr. Brian Miller, a physicist is investigating what might be a buried ship along with the military and NASA. During the investigation, he accidentally triggers a time travel mechanism designed for ultra-long distance communications. He discovers he's landed in his 18 year old body, but the original occupant is still present. In the process of visiting his young self he gives himself the courage he needs to pursue the one girl he has always loved. His mother helps to keep the ship from falling into the wrong hands to protect the spirit of her son. In the process everyone's life is changed.