Meddler's Moon

"Meddler's Moon" by George O. Smith is a science fiction novel that throws a physicist named Peter Hedgerly into chaos when his future grandson, Joseph, arrives from the future with a peculiar mission. Joseph claims that Peter is destined to marry a woman named Marie Baker, a complete stranger to Peter, who is currently in love with Joan Willson. This revelation sparks a series of comical and thought-provoking events as Peter grapples with the idea of a predetermined destiny and the possibility of changing his future, all while navigating the turbulent waters of love and time travel. The novel masterfully blends humor and the perplexing consequences of temporal meddling, challenging the characters to either accept or rebel against the paths laid out for them by the echoes of tomorrow, leading to an ending where the control of destiny hangs in the balance.