The Spartan Sacrifice: A Jump in Time Novel, Book Four

by Andrew Varga

Overview

Whoever Controls the Past Writes the Future

With Victor Stahl’s plot to rule the world on an unstoppable path in the present, seventeen-year-old time jumper Dan Renfrew and his partner Sam realize that their only hope of putting an end to Victor’s scheme is to jump into the past again. They arrive in Greece in the year 480 BCE just before the legendary Battle of Thermopylae, where a heavily outnumbered force of Spartan warriors and their Greek allies bravely try to prevent Greece from being overrun by the invading Persian army. But when a horrible accident happens in the past, Dan and Sam discover that Victor’s plot is the least of their worries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781955307116
Publisher:	Imbrifex Books
Publication date:	08/05/2025
Series:	A Jump in Time , #4
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

About the Author

Ever since his mother told him he was descended from Vikings, ANDREW VARGA, has had a fascination for history. He’s read hundreds of history books, watched countless historical movies, and earned a BA from the University of Toronto with a specialist in history and a major in English. Andrew has traveled extensively across Europe, where he toured famous castles, museums, and historical sites. During his travels he accumulated a collection of swords, shields, and other medieval weapons that now adorn his personal library. Andrew currently lives in the greater Toronto area with his wife Pam, their three children, and their mini-zoo of two dogs, two cats, a turtle, and some fish. It was his children’s love of reading, particularly historical and fantasy stories, that inspired Andrew to write this series. In his spare time, when he isn’t writing or editing, Andrew reads history books, jams on guitar, or plays beach volleyball.
Ever since his mother revealed that he’s descended from Vikings, ANDREW VARGA has been captivated by history. He has studied extensively, read hundreds of history books, watched numerous historical films, and earned a BA from the University of Toronto with a specialist in history and a major in English. Andrew has traveled across Europe, explored famous castles, museums, and historical sites, and over time, has built a collection of swords, shields, and other medieval weapons. He currently resides in the greater Toronto area with his wife Pam, their three children, and their lively mix of two dogs, two cats, a turtle, and some fish. It was his children’s passion for reading—especially historical and fantasy stories—that inspired Andrew to begin writing this series. Outside of his writing and editing work, Andrew enjoys reading more history, playing guitar, and participating in beach volleyball.

Editorial Reviews

"A captivating tale of time-traveling teenagers who endure the brutal reality of ancient Greek infantry battle to save the modern world"—Thomas R. Martin, Author of Ancient Greece and Jeremiah O’Connor Professor in Classics, Holy Cross University

“A thrilling mixture of history and high-stakes adventure” —Allison McGeorge, Teacher-Librarian, York Region District School Board, Ontario, Canada

“An immersive historical experience fused with world domination and teenage angst” —Dr. Christine Crawley, Emerson Park Academy, UK

“Rich settings and dynamic adventure that unravels as Dan races to set history right” —Skylar Hamilton Burris, Editor, Ancient Paths Literary Magazine

“Andrew Varga masterfully weaves time travel, high stakes, and gripping action into a story that kept me turning pages late into the night.” —Oksana Marafioti, Author of American Gypsy

“A tapestry that is both vivid and captivating, making time travel seem almost plausible.” —Ruth Mormon, Librarian

"Varga pays careful attention to historical details to bring the past to life while also creating an action-packed tale of adventure" —Beth Castrodale, award-winning novelist and editor of Small Press Picks


Praise for the Jump in Time Series of Books:

“Fun adventure and interesting historical background”—Kirkus Reviews
“Unreservedly recommended”—Thomas J. Howley, Historical Novel Society
“Edge-of-the-seat time traveling historical fiction”—Sharon Bennett, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
“Action, adventure, and romance”—Booklist Magazine
"Moral, ethical, and historical dilemmas that challenge characters and readers to understand the nature of paradoxes, conflicts of interest, and personal impact on outcomes”—Midwest Book Review

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