Ann K. Simpson
Romance
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Adventure
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Nods to the Movie!
Childhood best friends. A high school test.
Will they change the Titanic’s fate, or will it change theirs?
​​Charlie is a seventeen-year-old Malibu surfer who lives in the moment and is so not into time travel. Now she’s facing Windline Academy’s dreaded Junior Year Test, a trip in time designed to mold her into the girl her parents and school want her to be. The rules are clear: no changing history and no interfering with the senior who’ll be sent to report any infractions.
When Charlie learns her test is to sail on the Titanic, she vows to hide out in her cabin. But soon she meets the ship’s colorful passengers and has to choose between her conscience and passing the test. To make matters worse, Quinn, her childhood best friend turned annoying and super popular senior, shows up to keep her on track.
Sparks fly when she and Quinn clash, but soon their perspectives—and their hearts—meld under the Titanic’s stars. Time, they learn, is a tough adversary, and in the end, the Titanic changes Charlie’s future . . . forever.
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I pulled him back down to me, this time for a slow-burn kiss, the kind designed to set your hair on fire and take all the oxygen out of your lungs. I didn’t want to talk. Didn’t want to think. Didn’t want to hear any high school crap. We were on the deck of one of the most famous ships in the world. He was a guy in a tuxedo. I was a girl in a glamorous gown. We’d danced the night away.
It was our movie moment.
More Praise for the Book
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"This is time travel done right: a new look at an iconic event in history, filled with plenty of heart, romance, and adventure. If you love strong female characters, fun historical details, and edge-of-your-seat action, then you won't be able to put this down." -Rachel Carter, author of the So Close to You series
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"Simpson has done her research; she brings the Titanic to life with sumptuous, detailed descriptions of the ship’s décor, the fashions on display, the food, and many of its notable passengers and crew. In addition to being an action-packed adventure, the narrative raises a quintessential question of morality: Can Charlie, knowing that some 1,500 people will soon die in the frigid Atlantic, really refrain from trying to prevent the tragedy?" - Kirkus Reviews
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"This novel is more than historical fiction; it is a reflection on destiny, choice, and the lessons we inherit from the past. The seamless narrative, well-rounded characters, and meticulous respect for history combine to make The Titanic Test unforgettable. For history enthusiasts and lovers of immersive storytelling, this book is a treasure—a beautifully crafted tale that bridges time, offering fresh perspective and emotional depth in equal measure. Simpson delivers a story that lingers, reminding us of both life’s fragility and the enduring threads that connect us all."
- Literary Titan
