Max Sterling never meant to land in ancient Jerusalem—certainly not without the time machine. But a scrambled signal and a catastrophic fold have left him, his sister Chloe, and his best friend Nick stranded in the heart of a city trembling under Roman rule.

The streets seethe with unrest. Watchful centurions patrol the alleys, whisper networks hum beneath the surface, and somewhere—hidden among the market stalls and temple shadows—a vanished time theorist has left behind a secret. One Max was never meant to find.

With no pod, no technology, and no clear path home, the trio must rely on wit, instinct, and fragile alliances to survive. Max, Chloe, and Nick are hunted by an old nemesis, while the locals speak of a man who sees much, says little, and walks with a weight that defies history. As Max unravels the mystery behind the woman who brought them here—and the echo she left behind—he realizes this moment in time may not just be a detour. It may be the fulcrum on which everything turns.

The Ancient Echo is Book Six in the Max Sterling Adventures—a high-stakes blend of time travel, historical suspense, and philosophical depth. For fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society, The Inquisitor's Tale, and The Book Thief, this installment dives into one of the most storied cities on Earth—and what happens when time refuses to let go.