“The Celtic Deception is a fun YA read that blends history and fantasy. I haven’t read the first book, but I found this story easy to follow. A read meant for teens, but adults can appreciate it too. I thoroughly enjoyed this mix of the reality of a historical moment and time-traveling teens trying to survive while not changing the past that would affect the future.”–D.L. Finn, Goodreads.com (02/17/2022) FIVE STARS

“The Celtic Deception is a thrilling trip back in time! Although there is a book prior to this one; the reader is not lost. Andrew Varga has written enough background so the reader knows the history of the characters. In addition, Varga has interwoven historical facts with fiction to create a very interesting story. I would definitely recommend this book to adult and young adult readers.”–Stephanie Rowsey, Librarian, Barr Memorial Library, Fort Knox, Kentucky, NetGalley.com (02/13/2022) FIVE STARS

“The Celtic Deception by Andrew Varga is the second book in the time-jumbo series. I absolutely loved the first and the second was also a terrific read. This is an absolutely marvellous time travel story that I thoroughly enjoyed. It has been superbly researched so the historical aspects ring true and seeing through the eyes of a young people from this day and age is very insightful. Just love the characters, particularly Dan and Sam. The pace of the story is excellent and the reader’s interest is continually captivated.”–Sharon Jarvis, Goodreads.com (02/11/2022) FIVE STARS

“I thoroughly enjoyed the first title in the Jump in Time, so I had high expectations for The Celtic Deception. Mr. Varga did not disappoint with a similar blend of mystery, history, and adventure. Instead of the middle ages, Dan and Sam find themselves surrounded by Celts on the verge of annihilation by the Romans. They soon discover that the time glitch was made by another time jumper who had been stuck in the past without the needed rod to return to his present. Along with deepening their relationship, Dan and Sam learn a bit more about time jumping from him. All in all, an enjoyable read. My middle school son actually read this title before I had a chance and he gave it thumbs up.”–Laura O’Neill, Netgalley.com (12/29/2022) FIVE STARS

“It is so rare to read book two of a series and enjoy it even more than the first book, but here we are. As much as I thoroughly enjoyed the introductory book, I enjoyed this one even more. The author does an amazing job of pulling you into every scene and every battle, and making you care about the characters – feeling all their emotions. This book is an immersive experience and look into a world of which little is known – but now I feel I have a better understanding of the culture that was lost so long ago. And now I am anxious for book three!”–Barbara Parker, Netgalley.com (12/20/2022) FIVE STARS

“If I could give it more than 5 stars I would. Intrigue, romance, mystery, history. This has it all! Looking forward to the next one!”–Kimberly Hofner, Goodreads.com (02/07/2023) FIVE STARS

“This was another great book in the A Jump in Time series by Andrew Varga. My 14 year old son and I listened to the first book together on audiobook, and he eagerly devoured this second book in the series, where our main characters, time traveling teens, were sent back about a thousand years earlier than the first book, to the time of the Roman occupation of Britain.”–Makenzie Clement, NetGalley.com (01/25/2023) FIVE STARS