Time Risk 3: Amelia Earhart: A Time Travel Mystery and Historical Adventure

by Elyse Douglas

A vanished plane. A fragment of broken time. A mission that will rewrite the future.In 2029, the physicists at the Time Lab detect a strange anomaly looping endlessly over the Pacific Ocean—an impossible tear in spacetime that aligns with the day Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan vanished in 1937.

When the data confirms that Earhart’s Lockheed Electra is trapped inside a fragment of broken time, time traveler Rachel Hunt is chosen for a dangerous enter the unstable loop, rescue the legendary pilot and her navigator, and return before the fracture collapses forever.

But things go wrong, and Rachel’s journey to rescue Amelia Earhart is only the beginning of a time-travel mystery with an outcome Rachel and the Time Lab team could have never imagined.

From the windswept skies of the Pacific to the shadowy corridors of the future, Time Risk 3: Amelia Earhart delivers a breathtaking fusion of historical mystery, science-fiction suspense, and human courage.

Perfect for readers who enjoy the sweeping imagination of Stephen King’s 11/22/63, the historical immersion of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander, the scientific intrigue of Michael Crichton’s Timeline, the classic wonder of Jack Finney’s Time and Again, and the emotional depth of Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife.

Genres: Time Travel

372 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2025

About the author

Elyse Douglas is the pen name for the husband and wife writing team of Elyse Parmentier and Douglas Pennington. Elyse began writing poems and short stories at an early age and graduated with a Master's Degree in English Literature. Douglas grew up in a family of musicians, astrologers, and avid readers. Some of Elyse Douglas' novels include: "Time Change," The Summer Letters," "Daring Summer," The Christmas Eve Series" and "Time Stranger." They reside in New York City.

Reviews

[Fred Barnes · Rating 5 out of 5]

A TIME-TRAVEL THRILLER THAT ADDS A FEW DIFFERENT TWISTS AND TURNS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

☆☆☆☆☆

Lae, Territory of New Guinea under Australian authority 1937 sets the stage for this suspenseful thriller that brings time travel, historical fiction, and a murder mystery that will surprise you around every page and leave you sitting at the edge of your seat from the beginning to the end wondering how Rachel is going to save the day and escape with her life as she heads into another adventure this time to try and save Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan.

Time Risk 3: Amelia Earhart: A Time Travel Mystery and Historical Adventure (Book 3 of the Time Risk Series) by Elyse Douglas is a time travel lover's dream. If you haven't had the chance to read any of the books Elyse Douglas has read, I highly recommend this book and series. The characters are well written and draw you into the book or series as soon as you start reading.

In this third installment, Rachel Hunt a former detective from Cleveland and time traveler travels from 2029 to 1937 to save one of the most famous female aviators, Amelia Earhart, and her navigator, Fred Noonan from their final flight from Lae New Guinea to Howland Island in the South Pacific during their around the world flight. Though Rachel has traveled from 2029 to 1942 and 1912, this trip back in time is one that is harder, more dangerous, and repeatedly just might be her last time traveling through time and just might bring the end of her life in 1937.

Like I mentioned above, this is a great book and a great series and it looks as if Elyse Douglas opened the door for at least one more additional books. Let's hope she decides to go a step further and writes many more. If you are into a great time travel thriller, this book and series is for you. You will not be disappointed. I hope you will enjoy.

Quotes:
"We're honest and low class, and proud of it."

[Mitch Ginsburg · Rating 5 out of 5]

If your into time travel stories Elyse Douglas will keep you engaged!

I have read the entire time risk series along with many of the other time time travel books by the Elyse Douglas Duo. Can't wait for book 4 and see where Rachel ends up next. All their books that I read good reads and page turners.

[suzanne mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Escapism at its finest

Like the characters and mystery surrounding this concept of travel. History with some bending g of facts helps to lead on to follow. Enjoy the game.

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachel jumps the shark

Time travel adventures are one thing but rescuing a famous 1930s personage and bringing her into our crazy world makes this newest chapter pure pulp fiction, or rather, like those movie serials of the 30s and 40s. But the Douglas team pulled it off by putting their traveler in dire jeopardy in a jungle jail charged with murder! But, this reader is more interested in what happened to the famous aviatrix here in 2029!

[Laurie McCormack · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read!

Once again, the author has painted such a vivid picture of the past. The result of endless research and the gift of storytelling that I found compelling in the first two "Time Risk" books. As an Australian and of an age when I grew up with imperial currency, those simple descriptions of shillings and pounds took me back to those days. All part of a rollicking adventure whose pace never falters as the reader (me😊) has to navigate all the twists and turns of the story. So I'm now looking forward to Rachel's next adventure!

[Karen Edgecombe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time Risk 3: Amelia Earhart

This was a thrilling book to read. I read it in one day because I couldn’t stop! I have read three of Elyse Douglas’ books and there will be more in the future.

[Chris Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual, great plot, believable characters, tension and no disappointment with the ‘final phase’. As usual I didn’t want to put the book (my kindle) down and took every small opportunity to read a few pages.

Looking forward to now adventures in book 4. There’s going to be a book for, right? Please!

[Donadee's Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A vanished plane, a fractured time, and a mission that could rewrite history.

Time Risk sweeps you into a world where a vanished plane and a fractured loop in time hold the fate of Amelia Earhart. When physicists discover her Lockheed Electra trapped in a broken fragment of history, time traveler Rachel Hunt is chosen for a daring mission to rescue the legendary pilot. What begins as a quest to save Amelia becomes a journey of courage, suspense, and human connection across eras. This gripping blend of mystery and adventure is waiting for you—get your copy today and step into the story.

• ASIN: B0FVMH124B
• Publication Date: 12/9/2025
• File Size: 1.5 MB
• Print Length: 372 pages
• Genre: Alternative History - Time Travel Romance - Alternate History Science Fiction

[Joyce Calkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Time Risk – Book 3 is an absolutely gripping time travel story that pulls you straight into the action from the very first page. The writing is so vivid and immersive that you feel like you’re right there with the characters, experiencing every moment alongside them.

The pacing is fantastic – it’s one of those “on the edge of your seat” reads where you just have to know what happens next. The tension builds naturally, and every twist in the timeline keeps you fully invested in the story.

If you love time travel, high-stakes adventure, and storytelling that makes you forget you’re reading a book, Time Risk – Book 3

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting travel into the past

We all know Amelia Earhart, we have all fantasized about what happened to her. Elyse Douglas takes us in another wild direction. One filled with failure, success, failure and of course, success. Mix that with family drama and you have a wild adventure.
I love the action of our heroin, her no nonsense attitude. I could have pared down a lot of the detailed discussion of every scene and exactly what everyone was wearing. Or was that put there to give a rest to heart pumping?

[Darlene Brunell Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Best Time Travel Series!

I’ve been hooked since the first Rachel Hunt, Time Risk Series! Pearl Harbor, the Titanic and Amelia Earhart, Oh My!!! Such monumental events in our history and the books make you feel like you are right there reliving history! All the books are an adrenaline rush, I stayed up way too late every night to see how Rachel escaped one hair raising event after another! I highly recommend this whole series!!

[Elle Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

mystery flight and rescue

A fascinating tale of a time traveling team trying to rescue Amelia Earhart on her cross Pacific Ocean flight to nowhere. Our Time Traveler heroine tries to rescue Amelia from her tragic last flight from obscurity. Facing death at the hands of several scoundrels and a disrupted technology of time travel back to 1937 make for a great background for possibly a great survivor story.

[debbi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like ALL of Elyse Douglas' books, but this one really appealed to me as I was a flight attendant with a love of aviation and a curiosity about Amelia Earhart. Since I also like time travel themed books, this one was a winner. Has quite a few twists and turns, and let's just say, if I were younger, I'd learn how to fight.

[Carey Mundy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find these time travel books fascinating and have read many of them by Douglas. This one sends Rachel back in time to try and save Amelia Earhart from the last leg of her flight in 1937. But things so wrong and there is a good chance Rachel won’t make it back. Twists and turns made it an exciting read - and my first book of 2026!

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great concept for a book!

It was so nice to reunite with all of the characters from the previous stories. Each one has more depth and has been well defined and it makes for a wonderful tale about time travel - it’s risks and rewards. There were amazing twists and turns and the authors once again made a riveting story.

[Melanie Sears · Rating 4 out of 5]

One problem I had with this book is that it was similar to the last book in that Rachel goes to a past time and stays in a funky hotel. She meets the characters in the book at the hotel. It just seemed to much alike book 2.

[Douglas Schwab · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by they Elyse Douglas team.

I really enjoy reading these Time Travel mysteries. They really keep me reading like not so many books I have read. Thank You E&D for the great books. I can’t wait to hear about Rachel’s next project.

[Debra Chiaro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flying into the Past

Remembering all that has been written about Amelia Earhart has only intrigued me more to read this book of the series. It's been amazing. I highly recommend it. By all means don't miss it. Many thanks to the authors!

[Ralph Labriola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rachel's adventures just keep getting better. Excellent story. Cant wait for the next one.
Thank you

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!!

Elyse Douglas never disappoints! I would have to say that the most fun with this story was the history behind the adventure! I can’t wait until Book 4 is released!

[Andrea L Pecor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exhilarating

Kept me turning page after page! Great read! If you start this book be prepared to be blown away. I'd give it 10 stars!

[Sheelagh · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put it down. So good.

I loved it. Another excellent and riveting story in this series. I can't wait for Rachel's next Time Risk adventure.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!

I've always enjoyed these authors' books - I've read most of them. But this protagonist, and this writing, is the best of them all.

[Siouxfan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Time Risk Book 3 was the best one yet and her writing seem to get better each time I read Elyse Douglass Books! Highly recommend reading all her Books!!

[David Mitchell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Best in the Series

This book was more complex than book 1&2. It had to be more historically correct. I look forward to book 4.

[Aubreyanna Coe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Series

I'm completely fascinated by the stories and I find the writing style right up my ally and easy to read.

[Donna Hartz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really didn't care for this book in the series. it sends a lot of time with personal problems and leaves with her sister still on life support. For the 2nd time she is murder suspect. I need to reread the end. I think it suddenly stops and I got into about other books

[Belinda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fan-bloody-tastic!

[Erwin Van Den Broecke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent chapter in this ongoing intriguing story. I couldn't put it down.