Science Fiction
Date Published: July 18, 2026
Dr. Kyle Richards thought he was chasing wonder.
An Evolutionary Anthropologist, respected lecturer, martial artist, husband,
and father, Kyle journeys to Northern Norway in search of the breathtaking
Aurora Borealis and the ancient petroglyphs of Alta. But beneath the dancing
northern lights, something impossible happens. A violent geomagnetic
phenomenon tears Kyle from the modern world and hurls him across the corridors
of time.
What begins as scientific fascination quickly becomes a desperate fight for
survival.
Thrown into the Stone Age among primitive hunters, Kyle unknowingly leaves
behind clues that will survive for thousands of years. He battles Viking
warriors, walks beside Silk Road caravans, witnesses the rise of empires, and
survives civilizations most people only read about in history books. Along the
way, he encounters moments that forever alter him—including an
unforgettable friendship with a young boy who will one day become Genghis Khan
and a journey east with Marco Polo toward the legendary court of Kublai Khan.
But every jump through time comes at a cost.
As Kyle struggles to survive brutal landscapes, ancient warfare, and the
terrifying instability of the auroral corridor itself, the man he once was
slowly begins to disappear beneath scars, grief, and centuries of memory.
Meanwhile, back in present-day Pennsylvania, his wife Samantha refuses to give
up hope. Alongside archaeologists and scientists searching for answers, she
uncovers ancient carvings, unexplained historical anomalies, and evidence
suggesting Kyle may still be alive somewhere… in another time.
AURORA RIFT: A Man Out of Time is an epic blend of historical adventure,
science, survival, and emotional human drama. Spanning thousands of years of
civilization from Stone Age Norway to the Persian Empire of Xerxes, from
Viking seas to the vast Mongol world the novel asks a haunting question:
If time itself opened before you… Would you ever truly find your way
home again?
About the Author
Thomas LeBrun began his martial arts training in the early 1970s, inspired by
Bruce Lee and Joe Frazier. He formally studied Judo, Tae Kwon Do, and Okinawan
Kenpo, later expanding into Yoshitsune Ju-Jitsu under Sensei Michael
DePasquale Sr. and Jr., as well as Aikido, Arnis, pressure-point applications,
and boxing. His dedication earned him rank in multiple disciplines.
LeBrun’s path led him to the Close Protection field, where his martial
arts knowledge evolved into specialized training in defensive arts,
non-traditional weapons, and personal security. He has protected high-profile
clients such as Bill Gates, Elton John, and Whitney Houston, working in more
than 45 countries. In 2009, he created LeBrun’s American Combatives, a
modern system bridging traditional martial arts with real-world application,
later authenticated by Grand Master Ron Van Clief and Shidoshi Glen Perry.
A recognized authority in defensive arts, LeBrun earned his 10th dan in
Hogoshin-Do in 2022 and has been honored with multiple awards, including
Security Expert of the Year (2021) and induction into the Ultimate Warrior
Class (2022). He is also a multi-award-winning, #1 international best-selling
author of Hiding in Plain Sight and the Cameron Stone series, and was named
Best Action & Thriller Author in Alabama, United States of 2025.
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