Time Trap II by Richard Smith

Time Trap II by Richard Smith is a riveting race against the clock that YA readers will be hard-pressed to put down. Hector and Catherine’s peaceful new life explodes when ancient keepers of the time-travel crystals task them with another dangerous mission – teaming up to outwit a sinister British villain and prevent a future-shifting massacre of revolutionary proportions. The blurred lines between historical fact and fantasy fiction make the reading experience an immersive and intriguing pleasure. Smith poses philosophical questions that pit science and ethics against magic and youthful ambition, giving young readers important ideas to chew on, along with fast-paced action. Peppered with humor, inter-generational lessons, and an underlying respect for the wonder of history, this high-stakes fantasy stays grounded with unpredictable drama and playful charm.