Description:
1429: A city under siege. A future in the balance.
When another glitch in time threatens the fabric of history, eighteen-year-old Dan Renfrew and his partner Sam Cahill jump into the past again. They land in medieval France, just before Joan of Arc's miraculous lifting of the Siege of Orléans. But this is a world dominated by religious intolerance and fear, where one wrong step could lead to torture or death at the hands of Catholic priests. And when accusations begin to surface, Dan and Sam find themselves in an impossible race against time. To survive--and keep history intact--they must outwit fanatics, dodge soldiers, and endure the chaos of 1429. One wrong move could cost them their lives . . . and rewrite the future forever.
The first four books in this series are:
The Last Saxon King (March 2023) **2024 Red Maple Honour Book Award, Forest of Reading Festival and **2024 Gold Winner, Teen Fiction Award, IBPA Book Awards The Celtic Deception (August 2023) **2024 Editors' Choice, Historical Novel Society The Mongol Ascension (September 2024) **2025 Winner, Young Adult Fiction, IBPA Book Awards The Spartan Sacrifice (August 2025) **2025 Editors' Choice, Historical Novel SocietyBrief description: 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.
Review Quotes: 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