Sussman, David

Davey Sussman is one of Max's fellow trainees. He is described as being tall with dark eyes and hair, "thin-faced with a long nose, a wide mouth, and deep, dark eyes that gave nothing away." He isn't widely liked and is seen as cocky. When the historians are asked to work in pairs, Max gets stuck with him as a partner. His main area of expertise is Early Byzantine. His other two specialities are Roman Britain and the Age of Enlightenment.

Sussman travels with Max to the Cretaceous period for three month mission. On day 74, Sussman revealed his true colours by sexually assaulting Max while she was sleeping. Luckily, Max woke before a lot happened and sprayed Sussman with pepper spray. She kicks him out of the pod and restricts access, so only she can open the door. Despite what has happened, Max decides to stay and complete the assignment.

Sussman tries to kill Max and it turns out he's been working with Clive Ronan, who kills him.

Max gives him credit in the Cretaceous holo they produce.