Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic

By: Armand Baltazar

Narrated by: Ramon de Ocampo

For fans of Rick Riordan and Brian Selznick, author-artist Armand Baltazar introduces Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic, the first in a new science fiction/fantasy series that explores a world painted new by the Time Collision.

You’ve never seen Earth like this before: continents reshaped, oceans re-formed, cities rebuilt, and mountains sculpted anew. Dinosaurs roam the plains alongside herds of buffalo, and giant robots navigate the same waters as steam-powered ships.

This is the world Diego Ribera was born into. The past, present, and future coexisting together. In New Chicago, Diego’s middle school hallways buzz with kids from all eras of history and from cultures all over the world. The pieces do not always fit together neatly, but this is the world he loves.

There are those, however, who do not share his affection. On his thirteenth birthday, Diego learns of a special gift he has within, a secret that is part of something much bigger—something he cannot understand. When his father, New Chicago’s top engineer, is taken by the Aeternum, Diego must rescue him and prevent this evil group from disrupting the fragile peace humanity has forged.

Don't miss this amazing world!

Armand has created this incredible universe for us to explore. Don't be fooled by Audible's Kids 8-10 rating, it is a good read for all ages. Although it is certainly appropriate for kids, I would tend to push the age range up to mid teen (juvenile fiction).. I think that Audible's rating does not do the book justice. I eagerly await the next installment!
Thanks Armand (and son)

I really got caught up in the action!

This seemed a bit slow at the beginning, but then I got caught up in a world that combined "Steamers" (people from all ages past), "Midtimers" (people currently alive at the time of the schism, and "Elders" (people from future times). Lucy and Paige join Diego and Petey in their daring quest to save captured family members. They join a band of seafaring pirates and explore untapped talents and discovered a home away from home, a family in the Rangers. It was really gripping the world the author painted, and listening to it on Audible really made the story come alive!

An adventure for the wandering heart

Good writing and spectacular voice performance by Ramon, this is the third book that he has recorded that I have listened to. Now I will look for the next!

fantastic

this book was full of imaginative characters. the overall theme of the story was also interesting. the plot was not overly predictable nor was it outlandish. the narrator did a good job at using multiple accents to portray the different characters. overall I would say that this is a must read.