What happens when Silicon Valley invents time travel? The debut novel from Forrest Brazeal.
“A funny and distressingly realistic depiction of how Silicon Valley would handle time machines as a consumer product… propelled by awesome characters and inventive twists—and a bittersweet ending that I can’t stop thinking about.”
— Andy Weir, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Project Hail Mary and The Martian
The Book
A Silicon Valley startup just shipped the Bleb 1 — the world’s first consumer time machine. What could possibly go wrong?
Everything, it turns out. As the usual suspects scramble to monetize the most dangerous product ever built, three reluctant heroes are left racing to save the timeline before the bubble bursts and takes all of reality with it.
Paradox Inc. is "a skewering, hysterical satire" (NYT bestselling author Emma Brodie) about hackers, hubris, and the human cost of moving fast and breaking everything. The debut novel from Forrest Brazeal.
News
Preorder milestones, tour dates, and other news about Paradox Inc. and what’s next.
Deadline has the news: producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller (Project Hail Mary, The Lego Movie) have optioned Paradox Inc. for a feature film at Universal Pictures. Daniel Roher (Tuner) will direct and co-write with screenwriter Matthew Robinson (Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die). I'll share more updates here if and when the movie gets closer to production.
My hometown bookstore, Main Street Books, is hosting a special pre-order campaign for Paradox Inc. Order with them to get a SIGNED + personalized copy of the book, AND you will get a cool little flair pin that the publisher made for you. Support an independent bookstore!
Paradox Inc. is now available to preorder in hardcover, ebook, and audio from your favorite bookseller. Preorders make a real difference for a debut — thank you. Reserve your copy →
I’m thrilled to share that Paradox Inc. — a Silicon Valley time-travel satire — is coming from Ballantine Books on January 27, 2027. More soon, including book tour dates.
About
Paradox Inc. is my debut novel, but I’ve spent years telling stories in other forms: on stage as a keynote speaker, on the page as a writer, and one drawing at a time as a cartoonist.
I was formerly the head of developer media at Google Cloud, and I’m the co-founder of Freeman & Forrest. I also write and draw Good Tech Things, a newsletter and cartoon series for tech professionals. I live and write in Davidson, NC, where I collect old books in the forlorn hope that my kids will love them as much as I do.
Speaking
I’m a keynote speaker who weaves storytelling, live music, and original cartoons into talks audiences actually remember — on creativity, technology, and building things people love. I’ve spoken at conferences, universities, and private events around the world.
Contact
For speaking inquiries, media and press, rights and subsidiary requests, or just to say hello — drop a note and I’ll get back to you.