No Time Like the Past

The Chronicles of St. Mary's, Book 5

By: Jodi Taylor

Narrated by: Zara Ramm

Jodi Taylor’s best-selling series The Chronicles of St Mary is back with a bang….

St. Mary’s has been rebuilt ,and it’s business as usual for the history department. But first there’s the little matter of a 17th-century ghost that only Mr. Markham can see. Not to mention the minor inconvenience of being trapped in the Great Fire of London…and an unfortunately timed comfort break at Thermopylae, leaving the fate of the Western world hanging in the balance.

Rejoin Max’s madcap journey through time in Jodi Taylor’s fifth interdimensional instalment No Time Like the Past.

Jodi Taylor, International Woman of Mystery, spent some time working undercover for North Yorkshire County Library Service. Heavily disguised as the world's most incompetent facilities manager, she shifted dead dogs, fell out of mobile libraries, and spent far too much time in the gents' toilets.

The idea to rewrite history first came to her while studying history A level at an evening class. Just One Damned Thing After Another is her first novel and was originally self-published as an e-book; it was downloaded by more than 60,000 readers on Amazon.

©2015 Jodi Taykor (P)2015 Audible, Ltd

This might be the best installment yet...

I came across this series by chance and I am so glad I did! The first book had me so glued to the story I listened to it in one session. Each sequel has had its share of excitement, twists and adventures, but this one had me from hello, all over again.

Zara Ramm's narration has once again brought the story to life perfectly. I was delighted to learn the short stories are now available in audio too.

Well done, Ms. Taylor, as a reader all I can say is... "An honour and a privilege" -- and I can hardly wait for the next one!

A Wonderful Partnership of Author and Reader!

Any additional comments?

I love this whole series! The characters have become friends I don't get to visit nearly as often as I would like to enjoy their cheerfully snarky way of meeting every event - whether good or downright disastrous. In the midst of a very tense moment, I find myself laughing out loud at some comment by Max or one of the others. I must stop reading these books around other people; my friends are beginning to wonder about me

This was the best St Mary's and Max ever!

I have loved this entire series - the adventures and intrigue with great characters! And I would listen to Zara read a phone book! No one else could make these characters come alive like Zara. This book was packed with spot on accents and lively two -three - sometimes five characters switching back and forth in conversation! Amazing and fun - a pleasure to get totally lost in their world!

I recommend this for any and everyone.

Can't wait for the next installment!

Thank you Jodi - please don't stop for a very, very long time - scratch that, ever!!!

Third time through and still dazzling

Witty, exciting and a little bit silly. A great romp and great historical detail too.

Excellent

I have thoroughly enjoyed the entire series and this one was no exception. The descriptions are clear and vivid and the travels full of adventure. I love the humor, esp Max's. Zara is an excellent reader and has Max down to perfection.

Max and Leon

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. But first read books 1-4. Love the characters. The author makes you feel like you are there.

What was one of the most memorable moments of No Time Like the Past?

When Bitchfaced Bsrkley shows up and confronts Max. We are all susceptible but Max seems to have more than her share. I live the way the entire group rally around each other in tines of crisis.

Which character – as performed by Zara Ramm – was your favorite?

I love them all but especially Max and Dr. Barstow. The narrator is excellent with every one.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No crying but the scene in the barn and the last scene were especially poignant.

Any additional comments?

I'd recommend this book and this author to anyone who enjoys light adventure with a sophisticated twist. Yet there is romance, mayhem, and time travel.

Always entertaining.

Just please write the next one! You're not keeping up! I love this series and it makes me want to travel to places I haven't been yet.

Best ever!!

Although the author rips at your heart from time to time, she also makes people look at me funny, as I wander about the grocery store giggling madly.
Narrator is absolutely top notch!!

Absolutely fabulous

I have loved this series from the first. It is adventurous, suspenseful and charming. Maxwell will make you shake your head and Malcolm and Peterson will make you hold your breath. If you like history with a lot of British humor than you would love this.

Quite Fun

I absolutely loved this wonderful book. When I got in to it couldn't stop.