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Synopsis
Twenty-first-century scientist Matt Miller has achieved success beyond his wildest dreams in the American colonies. He's become a wealthy businessman and politician, with a beautifulwife and family, but the American Revolution looms on the horizon. When a prominent British politician mysteriously disappears, Ben Franklin summons Matt to London to help investigate the involvement of Patrick Ferguson, another time traveler with ambitions to change the future. Unknown to them all, a third time traveler, with motivations of their own, will join in them in a struggle across two continents to change the future of Western Civilization.
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Is Matt Miller in the Colonies appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Historical time travel adventure set during the Revolutionary War era with political intrigue and multiple time travelers competing to alter history. Mild language and violence consistent with the historical period; romance is mentioned but not central.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war and political violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in American history and time travel will enjoy this adventure about a modern scientist navigating colonial politics and investigating mysterious rivals.