The Travelers

Name: The Travelers
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ISBN: 9780593111932

Greg Howard

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Nancy Paulsen Books
25 August 2026

General fiction (Children's&YA); Science fiction (Children's&YA); Romance & relationships stories (Children's&YA); Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Children's&YA)

From Edgar nominee and author of critically acclaimed The Whispers comes a tale of friendship, found family, and the knowledge that even in death, those we love never really leave us.

When twelve-year-old Ben Turner’s mom unexpectedly passes away, he's forced into the care of the only living relative he has left—a grandmother he’s never met who lives in a place he’s never been. Rutledge, South Carolina is worlds from bustling Nashville.

Upon arriving at his grandmother's house, Ben is dumbfounded by the large, stone and brick building that greets him. Clifton House appears far more haunted mansion than house and Ben can’t get over the fact that this

is where his mom grew up. Inside, Ben is surprised to see clocks—clocks of all shapes and sizes on the walls, mantels and tables. What’s even more surprising, is that none of the clocks tell the correct time and some even seem to be moving backwards.

Before Ben can ask too many questions, his stern grandmother tells him there are two rules that must be followed at Clifton House: never touch the clocks and never go up to the third floor. But on his very first night, Ben hears footsteps and hushed whispers—all seeming to come from the third floor.

Soon Ben begins to suspect there’s something more to Clifton House than broken clocks and dusty old furniture. Is it poltergeists? Hidden passageways? Or something to do with the very fabric of time itself? With the help of two new friends, Ollie and Ash, Ben embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of Clifton House and quickly finds himself in a race against time to save his family and possibly even himself.

Edgar-nominated Greg Howard returns with a heartening, twisty mystery that is also a profound journey of loss and healing.

By: Greg Howard
Imprint: Nancy Paulsen Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 306g
ISBN: 9780593111932
ISBN 10: 0593111931
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 25 August 2026
Recommended Age: From 10 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Born and raised in the South Carolina Lowcountry, Greg Howard's love of words and story blossomed at a young age. Greg writes young adult and middle grade novels focusing on LGBTQ characters and issues. He currently resides in Nashville with his three rescued fur babies—Molly, Toby, and Riley.

Reviews for The Travelers

Prasie for The Travelers: “An orphan stumbles upon adventures and tragic revelations beyond his wildest imaginings…Howard’s plotting of the time travel element is solid and doesn’t get bogged down in mechanics, which helps the bittersweet moments land. Intriguingly, the book offers readers alternate conclusions—one definitive and another with a massive cliffhanger… A good balance between speculative what ifs and characters with emotional resonance.—Kirkus Reviews