A New Journey Begins: The Phantom Through Time – Echoes of Athens
- Gregg DeVoogd
- Aug 30, 2025
- 2 min read
Every story starts with a spark. For me, that spark has turned into my latest writing project: The Phantom Through Time: Echoes of Athens. This new book is the beginning of a series I’ve been dreaming up for a while—one that blends history, mystery, and the thrill of time travel into a story about choices, shadows, and the weight of destiny.
The Idea Behind the Story
What if the past wasn’t as fixed as we think?What if one decision, one betrayal, one hidden assassin could alter the course of history as we know it?
In Echoes of Athens, my characters Kade and Lena are thrown into a world where history’s great cities are no longer just relics of books and ruins—they’re alive, dangerous, and under threat by a figure known only as The Phantom.
Their first stop: Ancient Athens, a city at the crossroads of democracy, philosophy, and war. But Athens also carries secrets, and not everyone in the past welcomes visitors from another time.
Themes That Drive the Story
Time & Consequence – Every action has a ripple, and the Phantom understands this better than anyone.
Trust & Betrayal – Kade and Lena must decide who they can trust, when even allies may have their own hidden agendas.
History Reimagined – Real events, real places—but with a dangerous twist.
Why Echoes of Athens?
Athens is more than just a setting; it’s a character in its own right. From the crowded Agora to the shadow of the Parthenon, the city breathes with life and tension. The decisions made in Athens thousands of years ago still echo into our modern world—and in this story, those echoes may be rewritten.
A Glimpse at the Series
The Phantom Through Time will be a series that moves across eras—ancient Egypt, Renaissance Europe, modern America, and beyond. Each book will stand on its own, but together, they’ll weave a larger tapestry of history, fate, and the mysterious Phantom who slips between ages.
Where I’m At Now
I’m in the thick of outlining, researching, and letting these characters speak to me. Writing a time travel story means I get to dive into history while also asking “what if?”—and that’s the kind of creative challenge I love most.
Join Me On This Journey
As I write, I’ll be sharing updates, sneak peeks, and maybe even some early chapters for feedback. If you love time travel adventures, ancient history, or thrillers with a touch of mystery, this will be a series worth following.
The Phantom has already slipped through time.Now it’s our turn to chase him.


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