The Spartan Sacrifice

“Varga’s lively, accessible writing and quick historical backgrounding pull everything together in this highly recommended adventure”—Beth Kanell, Historical Novels Review

“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 PicksPraise 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