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Dak, Sera, and Riq, seasoned adventurers who have previously sailed the Santa Maria and defended cities against Vikings and Mongols, now face their greatest challenge yet. Trained time travelers, they journey back to the dawn of the Greek world to safeguard the life of young Alexander the Great. Yet they are not alone: other wanderers seek to alter the past, and an epic confrontation will determine who writes history. Their mission is clear—fix the past to ensure a safer future.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: James Dashner
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