The Time Traders is the first book in Andre Norton's Time Traders series. First published in 1958 by World Publishing Co., The Time Traders is told from the perspective of Ross Murdock, a young criminal faced with a choice: be turned over to the new Rehabilitation Service or volunteer for a secret government project.Murdock chooses the secret government project, hoping for a chance to escape. At the Arctic base he learns what the project is, and instead of escaping he joins a team posing as Beaker Traders during Europe's Bronze Age. His team makes several jumps through time searching for the source of technology the Reds are using to gain advantages in the present.Perfect for readers who love classic science fiction adventures with time travel twists and government intrigue! Norton masterfully combines thrilling Arctic expeditions with mind-bending temporal missions, creating a pulse-pounding tale that launched one of sci-fi's most beloved series. If you enjoy stories where criminals become unlikely heroes in humanity's fight for survival across time itself, this groundbreaking novel will keep you reading late into the night.