Timestorm: A Tempest Novel
Forget time traveling between centuries. Here the jumpers of Cross’ Tempest trilogy leap millennia. In this conclusion, hero Jackson and his colleagues have their hands full fending off governments determined to use their unique talent for nefarious purposes. But despite the trappings of an action-adventure tale full of secret agents, clones, and alternate realities, the heart of the novel remains a love story. It’s Jackson’s determination to save Holly wherever he encounters her that drives the twisty plot to its surprise ending. With dozens of characters and multiple time lines, the story can be hard to follow. But for readers who can wrap their minds around it, the conclusion will certainly satisfy. Grades 9-12. --Karen Cruze