TimeRiders: The External War, by Alex Scarrow

 

TimeRiders: The External War, by Alex Scarrow, is the fourth in the Time Riders series. Sal, Maddy, and Liam has been given a second by working at the time travel agency. A change in history has caused Abraham Lincoln to be brought to the future. In this new state of limbo the Civil War will not every end. Maddy must confront colonels on both sides of the war to convince them of a cease fire long enough for the agency to restore history and put Lincoln back in his own time.

A main part of this book that I thoroughly enjoy are the characters. After reading three other books with them I've grown to know them personally and understand how each one handles different situations. I have also really enjoyed seeing their relationships grow and become more like family within the agency. I really enjoy how real life events are incorporated into the books, but always with a little twist that becomes the "what if" question. The interactions between Liam, Sal, and Maddy and historical figures are always written really well and enjoyable interactions, especially since each of them are from different time periods.

Reviewed by TB, Grade 12

Montrose Library