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Use these numbers when searching a bookshop catalogue or asking about a particular edition. Each source link leads to the listing used to check that edition.
| Format | ISBN-13 | Reference listing |
|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 9781398499256 | Hive ↗ |
| Hardback | 9781035827848 | iMusic ↗ |
| Ebook | 9781035827855 | VitalSource ↗ |
Time is presented by Austin Macauley as an account of true events from Thomas Murphy’s own life. The publisher describes growing up in Liverpool, early bereavement, a fatal car accident, imprisonment and the possibility of change. Our reader resources discuss those published themes and invite you to form your own response to the book.
Thomas Murphy is the Liverpool-born author of Time. His publisher’s biography describes the loss of his father in a motorcycle accident before Thomas was born and the search for identity that followed. To hear about his experience of becoming a published author, visit his Author’s Journal on this website.
Time is published by Austin Macauley Publishers. The publication date is 11 September 2026. The publisher lists 162 pages. When discussing a passage with readers using different formats, include a chapter or another nearby reference as well as a page number: ebook display settings can change how text is presented.
Paperback and hardback are printed editions; the ebook is a digital edition. Choose the format that suits how you read and check the product listing before ordering. For a reading group, everyone can choose their preferred format if you agree on a way to find passages together. The ISBN table below helps distinguish the editions.
An ISBN identifies an edition and format, rather than the story in every form. Time’s paperback, hardback and ebook therefore have separate ISBNs. Search with the number for the format you want, then confirm the author, publisher, language and binding on the listing. This is especially useful when a title or author name is shared by other books.
The website has pages in several languages to introduce Time to more readers. The editions identified here are in English. A translated description on this website does not identify a translated book edition. Check the book language on the retailer’s listing before purchasing.
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