Publisher's Synopsis
The Pub Professor and the Secrets of the Universe
A Novel by George A. Evans
In January 1990, Joe Merrick returns to his hometown of Nuneaton after years in San Francisco-carrying a secret that could change everything.
When Joe walks into The Sunny, the local pub hasn't changed a bit. Same sticky floors, same devoted regulars, same welcoming warmth. But Joe isn't the same man who left all those years ago. With knowledge from another time, he finds himself becoming "The Professor," explaining complex scientific concepts like quantum mechanics, gravitational waves, and black holes to anyone willing to listen over a pint.
As he settles back into the rhythm of pub life, Joe finds himself caught between two worlds:
- The Sunny, where Linda Carter, the quick-witted barmaid, offers a connection that feels like coming home
- The world beyond Nuneaton, represented by Sara, a brilliant physicist whose passion for discovery pulls Joe toward a different future
Surrounded by a colorful cast of locals-from the loyal Gaz and skeptical Mick to ambitious DJ Gina and Ethel with her racing forms-Joe must navigate his unexpected new life while carrying the weight of a truth he can't share: he's a man out of time, displaced from 2024 back to 1990 by a mysterious "glitch."
As one month unfolds in the cozy confines of The Sunny, Joe discovers that the greatest mysteries aren't found in quantum physics or black holes, but in the connections we forge with others and the choices that shape our paths through time.
A heartwarming tale of science, friendship, and second chances set in 1990s Nuneaton-where the secrets of the universe are unraveled over pints of ale, and the most complex equations are solved with laughter and the courage to embrace the unknown.
Perfect for readers who loved:
- Matt Haig's The Midnight Library
- Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove
- Richard Matheson's Bid Time Return
From George A. Evans, engineer and writer whose career has put him at the forefront of innovation and design, comes a novel that celebrates curiosity, connection, and finding your place in the universe-whether that's in the future or the past.
