When Alex accidentally activates a mysterious device, he, his reckless brother Ricky, and clever sister Vanessa are flung through time rifts to Ancient Egypt, feudal Japan, and Victorian London. Each rift threatens to unravel history, erasing their present. Teaming up with a quick-witted Egyptian scribe, a fierce samurai-in-training, and a cunning London thief, the siblings must collect rare materials to stabilize the device and outwit the shadowy Chronomancer, who seeks to rewrite time itself. With history collapsing and their way home at risk, they’ll need courage, teamwork, and a bit of sibling chaos to save the timeline.
Time Rift Runners is a fast-paced YA sci-fi adventure brimming with historical intrigue, witty banter, and heart-pounding action. Perfect for teens who love Percy Jackson’s humor and Doctor Who’s time-twisting thrills, novella follows three siblings as they navigate chariot chases, samurai battles, and dinosaur-filled London streets.
Martha Russel is a dedicated writer, loving mom, and lifelong dog lover whose books blend heart, curiosity, and page-turning storytelling. She writes across children’s books, trivia, and young adult fiction, including the educational Ollie Explains It All series—bilingual stories designed for young readers—and her fun, fact-filled Trivia for Kids titles.
Martha is also the author of The Hallway Chronicles, beginning with The New Hallway, a YA story following siblings Alex, Ricky, and Vanessa as they face a new town, betrayal, and a fast-moving mystery that tests their bond.View all by Martha Russel
