The Mongol Ascension - (Jump in Time) by Andrew Varga (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

MISSION: SAVE THE WORLD

DESTINATION: ANCIENT MONGOLIA

Seventeen-year-old Dan Renfrew has more to worry about than the usual challenges of teenage life. He's a time jumper, a member of a secret organization charged with repairing disruptions in history before they change the future. And when rogue time jumpers threaten to plunge the world into chaos, Dan and his partner, Sam, must travel centuries into the past to stop them.

Their destination: Mongolia in the year 1179, a land of fierce warriors, shifting alliances, and deadly rivalries. There, they encounter a courageous young man determined to rescue his kidnapped wife. But what begins as a desperate personal quest soon becomes entangled with a far greater struggle--one that will shape the destiny of the Mongol Empire.

As danger closes in and the consequences of failure become increasingly clear, Dan and Sam must navigate a treacherous world where every decision could alter the course of history. With ruthless enemies working to reshape the past for their own purposes, the two young time jumpers face a race against time to preserve the future of the entire world.

Review Quotes

"Full of historical information, bloody fights, and intrigue." --Susan Lowell, Historical Novel Society

"This latest adventure is a doozy. It introduces moral, ethical, and historical dilemmas that challenge characters and readers to understand the nature of paradoxes, conflicts of interest, and personal impact on outcomes." --Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

"Historical notes give readers a sense of where the line between history and fiction resides." --Mary Lanni, Goodreads

"This foray into the formation of the Mongol Empire seems to fit right into the set. The historical detail is convincing." --Clare O'Beara, FreshFiction.com

"Another fabulous installment to the series! Mongolia is such a fresh setting." --Christina Brown, Bluebonnet Elementary, Flower Mound, Texas

"A great blend of fiction, fantasy, and historic action." --Katherine McCrea, Colquitt County High School Library, Norman Park, Georgia

"This is an awesome adventure for any middle school student." --Cristian Marrero, West New York Middle School, New Jersey

"Andrew Varga's story brings historical fiction with a touch of fantasy and a promise of more adventures to come." --Mitzi Sherwood, Honey Grove Library, Honey Grove, Texas

"An exciting and informative story." --Joan Hipp, Florham Park Public Library, Florham Park, New Jersey

"This is a fun series, aimed at young adults but enjoyable for older readers as well." --Carolyn Pouncy, New Books Network

"Third book in an excellent series for middle school readers. Creative plots and good use of characters." --Doug Yonce, Educator

"Andrew Varga delivers another winner. I love this series, it's not only fun but makes the reader think about history." --Sheila Lynn, Goodreads.com

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.