Time Lions and the ChronoLoop, Krystal Sutherland
Time Lions and the ChronoLoop, Krystal Sutherland
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Time Lions and the Chrono-Loop

Author: Krystal Sutherland, Martin Seneviratne

Narrator: Lisa Ambalavanar, Vidish Athavale

Unabridged: 8 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/21/2025


Synopsis

A laugh-out-loud, edge-of-your-seat time-travel adventure perfect for fans of The Last Last-Day-of-Summer and City Spies from New York Times bestseller, Krystal Sutherland.

Twins Pearl and Patrick are no ordinary twelve-year-olds. They’re geniuses, hiding in plain sight, who pull heists all over the world to further their scientific and historical research. Their criminal activity, including grand theft auto and espionage, has made them a regular nuisance to both the CIA and MI5. But it’s all been worth it. They’ve finally achieved their greatest triumph: time travel. Pearl’s Chrono-Loop can take the twins anywhere in time! Their first stop: ancient Egypt, where they even get to see King Tut!

But when they return home, they’re arrested by TIME—The Interdimensional Misconduct Enquiry—a secret organization charged with maintaining the timeline. Turns out Pearl and Patrick didn’t invent time travel, after all—that happened two hundred years ago! And what Pearl did in ancient Egypt—killing a mosquito—could have rewritten history as we know it if not for TIME agents stepping in.

Punishment for disrupting the timeline is 100 years in the Eternal Abyss. But TIME, impressed by the pair, offers them a chance to become agents. Unfortunately, they fail their entrance exam and instead are banned from ever attempting time travel again. Pearl is furious, and when she’s offered another chance at time travel by a rival organization, she takes it! Too late, she realizes she’s been tricked and unwittingly plays a part in replacing the timeline they know with a nightmarish scenario.

Now Pearl and Patrick must clean up the mess they’ve made. But to restore the timeline, they have to go back to the beginning—to Lion Rock—to convince the real inventor of time travel to help them save time and the world.

In this electric time travel adventure steeped in unexplored Sri Lankan history, these whiz kids use their book smarts and a healthy dose of girl power to fight the ultimate villain.

About The Author

After marrying in late 2019, Krystal Sutherland and Martin Seneviratne immediately decided to put their vows to the test by collaborating on their debut middle grade series, Time Lions. Martin’s childhood was infused with his grandmother’s magical tales of Sri Lanka’s history and mythology. On a visit to Sigirya, the ancient rock fortress in the heart of Sri Lanka’s jungles, Krystal and Martin began to craft this story of the genius Amarasinghe twins and their adventure back through time. It explores overlooked parts of history and the overlooked geniuses who shape it.


Reviews

Goodreads review by The Page Ladies on August 12, 2025

Pearl and Patrick aren’t your average 12-year-olds; they're genius twins who pull off globe-trotting heists for research! Their biggest score yet? Inventing time travel! First stop: ancient Egypt. First oops: swatting a mosquito that almost wrecks history. Cue T.I.M.E, the snarky time cops who inform......more

Goodreads review by Krissi on September 09, 2025

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review. A time traveling tale with two genius siblings who have to evade the grips of the T.I.M.E. syndicate after accidentally altering the present by a seemingly small mishap while traveling t......more

Goodreads review by Mindy on August 26, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for this digital ARC! Who knew that the author of House of Hollow would do such a good job at writing a wholesome middle grade time traveling romp? Time Lions and the Chrono-Loop is Krystal Sutherland’s first project with new co-author (and husband!) Martin Senevirat......more

Goodreads review by Hwee on October 19, 2025

Pearl and Patrick, genius twins. Pearl, only 12 with a backpack full of gadgets and ready to go. Patrick aspires to a world full of libraries, and loves nothing more than…canceled plans. Already on the MI6 and CIA watchlist for their Area 51 heist, and slew of experiments, they now get entangled wit......more

Goodreads review by Libby on September 19, 2025

I really liked the Sri Lankan tie-in as I know of few books to recommend to students of Sri Lankan background. However, I wasn't as engaged with the story as I would have liked. It required too much suspension of disbelief for me. Review based on a DRC received through NetGalley.......more


Quotes

Praise for Time Lions and the Chrono-Loop:

★ “In this immersive sci-fi fantasy series launch…Seneviratne and Sutherland reference real historical figures and events to ground intricate, fantastical worldbuilding, and deploy strong characterization chops to develop fully fleshed-out protagonists. The siblings are complex and undeniably charming tweens, whose journeys…make for a vivacious time-hopping extravaganza.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“With its brisk pace, well-crafted characters, humorous asides, and abundant plot twists, this book offers a fresh take on time-travel adventures. The cliffhanger climax will leave readers eager for the duology closer. A pacy adventure, centering Sri Lankan culture and inventively reimagining time travel."—Kirkus Reviews

“The fast-paced story includes healthy doses of Sri Lankan heritage, world history, and science in a way that keeps readers engaged while learning. With the door left open for a sequel, this genre-bending sf adventure will be the next series to recommend to reluctant readers and lovers of the Rick Riordan Presents imprint.”—Booklist