The Spartan Sacrifice: A Jump in Time Novel, Book Four
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Seventeen-year-old Dan Renfrew and his partner, Sam Cahill, know that stopping Victor Stahl's ruthless quest for global domination means risking another journey into the past. This time, their mission takes them to ancient Greece, on the eve of one of history's most legendary battles: Thermopylae.
Outnumbered by the vast Persian army, the Spartan warriors and their allies are preparing to make their desperate stand. But as the armies gather and the fate of Greece hangs in the balance, a horrifying accident threatens to unravel history itself.
Suddenly, Dan and Sam face a danger even greater than Victor Stahl's sinister plans. With the historical timeline at risk and the battle drawing closer, they must navigate a world of fierce warriors, shifting loyalties, and deadly consequences to prevent a catastrophe that could change the future forever.
As time runs out, the young adventurers must confront an impossible question: What are they willing to sacrifice to save a history that has already been written?
Combining thrilling action, historical intrigue, and the high stakes of time travel, The Spartan Sacrifice is an unforgettable adventure for teen and young adult readers who love epic battles, unexpected twists, and heroes willing to risk everything.
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About the author
Andrew Varga is the author of The Jump in Time series of historical adventure novels, including The Last Saxon King, The Celtic Deception, The Mongol Ascension, The Spartan Sacrifice, and Ordeal at Orleans. His fiction draws upon a lifelong fascination with the people, cultures, and defining events of the past, weaving historical detail into compelling narratives of adventure and discovery.
Varga's passion for history began when his mother revealed their family's Viking ancestry. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, specializing in history and majoring in English. His continuing study of European history has taken him to castles, museums, battlefields, and other historic sites throughout Europe. An avid collector of medieval arms and armor, Varga brings both scholarly curiosity and a personal appreciation of material history to his writing.
Inspired by his children's enthusiasm for historical fiction and fantasy, Varga began creating stories that bring the distant past to life for contemporary readers. He lives in the greater Toronto area, where he continues to pursue his interests in history, literature, and music.
