Jodi Taylor

Jodi Taylor is a British author best known for her series 'The Chronicles of St. Mary's', which combines elements of historical fiction, science fiction, and adventure. Her work is characterized by humor, engaging characters, and imaginative storytelling.

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  1. 1. Just One Damned Thing After Another

    The Chronicles of St Mary's

    In this captivating and humorous tale, readers are introduced to the chaotic world of the St. Mary's Institute of Historical Research, where historians don't just study the past—they visit it. The story follows the adventures of Madeleine "Max" Maxwell, a spirited and witty historian who joins the institute and quickly finds herself embroiled in a series of time-traveling escapades. As Max navigates the perils of history, from the Cretaceous period to World War I, she must contend with the unpredictable nature of time travel, the eccentricities of her colleagues, and the looming threat of a mysterious organization intent on altering history for their own gain. With a perfect blend of humor, action, and intrigue, this novel offers a thrilling ride through the annals of time.

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  2. 2. Doing Time

    The Time Police Book 1

    In this thrilling tale, readers are transported into a world where time travel is not just a possibility but a reality, managed by the Time Police. The story follows a group of unlikely recruits as they navigate the complexities and dangers of maintaining the timeline. With a mix of humor, suspense, and unexpected twists, the narrative explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the moral dilemmas that arise when meddling with time. As the characters grow and evolve, they must confront their pasts and futures while ensuring history remains intact.

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  3. 3. A Second Chance

    At St Mary’s Institute of Historical Research, a team of time-traveling historians launches into a string of high-risk assignments that spiral from meticulous observation into desperate survival. Hounded by a relentless enemy and the intrinsic dangers of the past, the sharp-tongued narrator faces sabotage, shattering loss, and moral dilemmas that test the team’s rules and loyalties, forcing them to confront what they’re willing to sacrifice to protect history—and each other.

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  4. 4. When A Child Is Born

    During a Christmastime time-travel mission to quietly observe a pivotal historical birth, the St Mary’s historians discover that nothing about the past is ever simple. What should be a routine bit of observation spirals into peril and farce as Max and her team navigate hostile locals, tight-lipped authorities, and the delicate balance of keeping mother and child safe without disturbing the timeline. With wit, camaraderie, and a dash of holiday chaos, they improvise their way through danger and home again, reminded of the human stakes behind the history they study.

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  5. 5. A Symphony Of Echoes

    The time-traveling historians of St Mary’s hurtle through a whirlwind of perilous missions, careening from medieval intrigues to gaslit streets while trying to record—never change—history. Max grapples with grief, loyalty, and a complicated romance as a ruthless adversary turns the timeline into a battlefield. With gallows humor and constant calamity, the team scrambles to outwit rivals, survive catastrophic blunders, and decide how far they’ll go to protect the past from being rewritten.

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