"The Time Traders" by Andre Norton is a mid-20th century science fiction story about a rebellious young man, Ross Murdock, who is offered a chance to avoid punishment by volunteering for a secret government project. Ross, with his troubled past, chooses this mysterious path, leading him to time travel and the exploration of strange new worlds. The story shows Ross as a resourceful and cunning character thrust into this unusual situation. After meeting a judge and a military officer, Ross discovers this project may be his shot at redemption and is taken to a hidden base where he faces intense tests and meets his fellow volunteers, each with their own quirks and backstories. The early parts of the novel sets the scene for Ross' journey to becoming a time trader, suggesting he will have to face challenges as he goes back in time and deals with the dangerous parts of the experiment he signed up for; and the combination of action and the excitement of time travel draws readers into a speculative world.
The Time Traders
By Andre Norton
Given a choice between punishment and the unknown, a young man journeys through time to face dangers and alter the course of history.
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About the AuthorAndre Alice Norton was an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, who also wrote works of historical and contemporary fiction. She wrote primarily under the pen name Andre Norton, but also under Andrew North and Allen Weston. She was the first woman to be Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy, to be SFWA Grand Master, and to be inducted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Andre Alice Norton was an American writer of science fiction and fantasy, who also wrote works of historical and contemporary fiction. She wrote primarily under the pen name Andre Norton, but also under Andrew North and Allen Weston. She was the first woman to be Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy, to be SFWA Grand Master, and to be inducted by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
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