Peter Lerangis is the author of more than one hundred and sixty books, which have sold more than five million copies and been translated into thirty-three different languages. His books include The Colossus Rises and Lost in Babylon in the New York Times bestselling Seven Wonders series, and two books in The 39 Clues series (The Sword Thief and The Viper's Nest). Peter is a Harvard graduate with a degree in biochemistry and has run a marathon and gone rock climbing during an earthquake—though not on the same day. He lives in New York City with his wife, musician Tina deVaron, and their two sons, Nick and Joe. In his spare time, he likes to eat chocolate.
This is an emotional journey, full of heart, about family and wanting to change the past. It's the kind of story that stays with you long after reading, and it will resonate with many. - Booklist With this exciting adventure, Lerangis (the Seven Wonders series) captures the diversity of New York throughout the decades....the thought-provoking concept and Corey's own heartbreaking attempts to prevent tragedy should easily draw readers. - Publishers Weekly [A] light, fast-paced adventure full of lively dialogue and action... a welcome addition to time-travel literature - School Library Journal A trilogy opener with all the makings of a grand tale. - Kirkus Reviews The plot rockets along but notably avoids sacrificing details for pace, and it offers up plenty of word puzzles, trivia, and bits of New York history along the way. Corey and Leila... are likable, genuine, and brave, just the kind of kids that readers would want to join on an adventure, including this one and those to come. - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books