The Travelers
Aug 2026 · Sold by Penguin
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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. Now in paperback!
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 like a haunted mansion than a 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.
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 like a haunted mansion than a 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.
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. Now in paperback!
When twelve-year-old Ben Turner’s mom unexpectedly passes away, he's forced into the care of t...
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About the author
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.
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.
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