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The Universe Builders: Bernie and the Time Lords: humorous epic fantasy / science fiction adventure (The Universe Builders Series) Paperback – August 28, 2019
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You need godly powers to catch a time lord...
For his newest assignment, Bernie is sent to Planet Flo to investigate a disruption in the manufacture of a glowing powder the gods want for their world. Bernie must convince the mine owner to reopen the mines, but as he travels to and from the world, every visit gets stranger. The people he’s negotiating with keep forgetting who he is. Their society is becoming unrecognizable, and their technology is advancing at an alarming rate.
Bernie’s job is becoming impossible. An unknown force is undoing his work and propelling the people of Flo towards a dark future. If the gods don’t get their glowing powder, they will wipe out the entire civilization and repopulate the planet with another species, one more capable of producing the dust they want.
The only way Bernie can save the people is to stop the entity that’s undermining his efforts. But Bernie has no idea who or what it is. Could it be a threat from another universe? Could it be a new species evolving on the planet? How do you fight an enemy with the power to manipulate time?
As the fourth installment of the epic fantasy series, Bernie and the Time Lords packs the same amount of humor and wit while amping up the mystery, plot twists, and adventure.
Grab your copy now and join our young god as he faces off against his most powerful opponents yet - the masters of time.
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The Universe Builder series has won 17 national and international awards for excellence.
- Print length383 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 28, 2019
- Grade level2 - 7
- Reading age14 - 18 years
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.96 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101944815767
- ISBN-13978-1944815769
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- Publisher : Argon Press (August 28, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 383 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1944815767
- ISBN-13 : 978-1944815769
- Reading age : 14 - 18 years
- Grade level : 2 - 7
- Item Weight : 1.07 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.96 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #3,161,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,206 in Teen & Young Adult Time Travel Fiction
- #2,073 in Teen & Young Adult Alien Science Fiction
- #6,176 in Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fantasy
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About the author

What can we say about an author who writes humorous fantasy about a young god who builds universes for a living? Meet Steve LeBel: a storyteller who masterfully blends wit, wonder, and wisdom into tales that readers can't put down.
Steve's bookshelves are a portal to his imagination, filled with fantasy, sci-fi, mythology, and the paranormal. But behind the laughter and adventures lies a depth that shapes his work. A former counselor turned hospital president, Steve brings a unique blend of empathy, intellect, and leadership to his storytelling. His fascination with psychology and science gives his characters heart and his universes structure, while his years as a Dungeon Master honed his ability to craft worlds that are as hilarious as they are immersive.
When Steve isn't writing, he's on a quest of his own. He’s explored Stonehenge, wandered the Acropolis, marveled at the Great Pyramids, and stood in awe at China’s Forbidden City. These travels inspire the grandeur and mystery found in his stories. What is he seeking in these faraway places? Perhaps the same thing readers find in his books: a sense of wonder, adventure, and the humor that comes with being human—or divine.
If you're ready to laugh, explore, and lose yourself in a universe of endless possibilities, Steve's novels await. They’re not just books—they’re adventures.
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Customers find the book an amazing read with great characters and a delightful storyline. One customer mentions being immediately engrossed in the narrative.
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Customers find the book to be an amazing read, with one customer particularly appreciating its humor.
"...Time travel is a hard Topic to include in a story and Mr. LeBel handles it very well...." Read more
"...Steve LeBel does a wonderful job making you feel like you are right there with the characters...." Read more
"...It belongs in The Museum, the best in its field, that of literature with divine protagonists...." Read more
"...I would tweek a few things here and there but I was very happy with the book and it was very fun to read." Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one noting it features divine protagonists.
"...I appreciate the ongoing character development and the expansion of their "world view" too, and I eagerly look forward to the next book...." Read more
"...It belongs in The Museum, the best in its field, that of literature with divine protagonists...." Read more
"The characters are great and the humor is fun. I like the idea of gods running in and out of universes. It is definitely whimsical." Read more
"A great read with loveable characters. Bernie and his friends continue to save the day. Can't wait for the next book to come out." Read more
Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it delightful, with one customer noting it's an excellent adventure and another mentioning it's a great continuation of Bernie's story.
"I am IMMEDIATELY engrossed in the storyline and cannot put the books in this series down! YOU MUST READ! Better than Harry Potter!..." Read more
"Bernie and the Time Lords is a delightful story that is a great continuation of Bernie's story. I will read anything Steve writes...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024I fell in love for the characters
I was such a satistafing ending and I had shed tears which doesn't usually happens to me
- Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019Existing fans of this series should LOVE this "next chapter". Time travel is a hard Topic to include in a story and Mr. LeBel handles it very well. I appreciate the ongoing character development and the expansion of their "world view" too, and I eagerly look forward to the next book.
Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019I was lucky enough to be one of the beta readers for Bernie and the Time Lords. I agreed to leave my honest review after reading the finished product. I really enjoyed all of the other books in the series so I was excited for this opportunity.
Bernie is a young god whose job is to fix universes that are not meeting expectations. Bernie is tasked with fixing Flo and it proves to be tricky to fix. Bernie can't figure out how everything keeps changing and he's on a deadline to solve this problem.
I have to say this book gave me all of the feels. I cried happy tears and tears of sorrow. I giggled and laughed. There were a few moments when I was on the edge of my seat. Steve LeBel does a wonderful job making you feel like you are right there with the characters.
These books are written to be stand alone but I do think you should read the first three books. You won't be disappointed.
Great job Mr. LeBel! I can't wait to read the next book. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022Unfortunately, here in our world we have no time travel, and so I’m forced to wait for each new installment in this series to come out. The Universe Builders series has been wonderful, so far, and I’ve done my best- but failed- to find another book that fills its niche as good as it does. It belongs in The Museum, the best in its field, that of literature with divine protagonists. Indeed, the absence of an equal makes the little lizard brain in me grumble and glower and try to worldbuild, myself, while I wait.
But ultimately, I’ll wait with baited breath for the next book in the series to hit the digital shelves.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020this book was pretty good. I would tweek a few things here and there but I was very happy with the book and it was very fun to read.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2020The characters are great and the humor is fun. I like the idea of gods running in and out of universes. It is definitely whimsical.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2019A great read with loveable characters. Bernie and his friends continue to save the day. Can't wait for the next book to come out.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2020A great lift during hard times! During this time of Corona virus we all need a little boost.I can't wait to read more about Bernie!
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- titanium_aReviewed in Australia on September 17, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars I expected a great story, Steve didn't let me down
This is almost two stories in one. Fixing a trade universe and share advenchures with his friends how does Burnie find the time, oh thats right he is a god. This story is so well written that i found hard to put down. Can't wait for the next book.
Well done Steve
- Steve HarperReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars To Story of Bernie gets better and Better!
This the 4th book in the series. The idea of God's creating Universes and All that they Contain just to supply them with Fruit, or Dust sounds Impossible. BUT,.....Steve LeBel brings the World's and Characters to Life. I'm looking forward to book 5!!
- Pankaj VarmaReviewed in India on July 24, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece
Steve has outdone himself. This is his most compelling book I have read so far. Looking forward to the next Bernie adventure.
- Random User No. 42Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Amazing as always.
These books never cease to entertain and delight.
I couldn't put it down until I'd finished it.
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2019
4.0 out of 5 stars Fab stories
I love reading Bernie's adventures and no matter what I'm reading these books always skip straight to the front of the queue. Can't wait for the next one!