I've mentioned a time or two (or maybe a million) that I love a good Biblical novel. This one is close to the top in that category, so I'm giving it 5 stars.
A teeny bit about the book: Quintus's father insists that he learn the art of battle, so he trains--even though he'd much rather be an architect. Nero, the adopted son of Caesar Augustus, bullies him unmercifully, but one day it's Quintus who wins. You'd think that would be great, but it isn't long until Caesar dies, and Nero is now the ruler of the land. He comes after Quintus, but Quintus's father sends him with a message to a friend in Jerusalem, getting him out of danger. However, Nero takes Quintus's family's land in retribution. He's determined to win back their honor and possessions, but he falls from grace in Jerusalem too.
There's a woman he can't get off his mind, Jael, the Jewess who helps him escape the cross her brother put him on. He's on her mind, too, but definitely not the way he wants.
Danger lurks at every turn during this stormy part of the Bible when Paul gains in popularity among the believers. Great research, great writing, great book! Available from Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
I was given a free copy of this book by the author, but the opinions and evaluations are mine.
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