The Last Converts of Christ

An adult historical novel appropriate for mature teen listeners.

In ancient Judea, the way of the world collides with the kingdom of God beneath the weight of Roman rule. Lives marked by love, ambition, faith, and violence begin to intersect.

Longinus, a Roman centurion, grapples with his beliefs and failures. His heart belongs to Kezia, a Jewish woman whose ruined reputation forces her to make the difficult choice that will secure their son’s future. As unrest grows, a wealthy spice merchant is torn between faith and fortune, while the Zealot leader Barabbas will stop at nothing to free Jerusalem from Roman occupation.

Their lives are irrevocably disrupted by a mysterious rabbi they will never forget. As their paths converge, revolution, greed, love, and desperation threaten to pull Jerusalem apart. Each must confront the truth of what redemption will ultimately cost.