Ancient Historical Fiction

One part Dashiell Hammett, one part Dan Brown... When Theophilus, a Roman merchant, is tasked by King Herod to find the body of Christ and prove he didn’t rise from the dead, Theophilus goes down a road that will change everything he ever believed in. From the author of The Mouse that Roared. Also previously published under the titles Testament of Theophilus, The Seven Hills, and Merchant of Rome. “Mr. Wibberley has woven several important and widely neglected truths about nascent Christianity into an absorbing story.”—New York Times Book Review

Jesus' burial cloth could be the most important Christian relic from all history. Men and women risked their lives to save it - and destroy it. Can it survive war, famine, plagues and earthquakes? Lives, reputations and fortunes are on the line in this powerful and fast-paced Christian historical fiction. Intrigue and action, mystery and suspense are woven throughout the book spanning 14 stories, 3 continents and 2 millennia. Is the Shroud of Turin the only witness of the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Let this story help you decide. This Christian historical fiction, The Only Witness, ...

Peter Thornton doesn’t believe in God. Or rather, he doesn’t believe in one God. “All paths are valid,” he teaches his university students. One evening he ventures to the archaeology museum and touches an artifact recently discovered from ancient Babylon. At the touch he is transported three thousand years back in time to Old Testament Babylon. Somehow the people know him as Rim-Sin, sorcerer and high priest to the gods of Babylon. The moment he arrives he is accused of murder—a murder Rim-Sin committed—and he must run for his life. Against the backdrop of Nebuchadnezzar’s ...

“Cambyses was a madman. Darius was a huckster. But Cyrus was a father to us.”-Persian proverb. In the ancient world kings ruled as despots, their subjects at the mercy of their every whim. But a mule, a half-breed child of two kingdoms, was destined to rule with tolerance and the restraint of law, earning him the name of Cyrus the Great. Warned by a prophetic dream, his grandfather sought to kill him on the day of his birth. But his destiny could not be thwarted. Author J. P. Hall vividly depicts the exciting and thought-provoking life of this historic figure, drawing from such sources ...

Fans of Fablehaven and City of Ember will devour Michelle Paver’s bestselling fantasy series about one boy’s epic fight against evil and the wolf who guides him.

A thriller, The Carswell Covenant combines Egyptian history and archaeology, adventure, and mystery with real-life and fictional characters in a manner that will challenge the reader to separate fact from fiction. In 1335 BC, after his final pleading with pharaoh, Moses is given a covenant to the Holy Land. In 1922, the author's grandfather, real-life University of Pennsylvania archaeologist Clarence Fisher, finds a document in King Tut’s tomb that could change the course of history. In 2001, a programmer at Carswell Bible College finds an overlooked passage in the Dead Sea Scrolls that ...

In this third story, Peri has become the de facto leader of the Cold Springs tribe, though he still resists the mantle. The tale follows his invention of such things as the spear-thrower, chimney, and the beginnings of agriculture - things that will markedly improve the lives of his fellow humans. He and Gia mate, and, in hopes of finding more lost members of Gia’s former tribe, set out to travel the great river to the sea. Despite the awe his ideas engender in those around him, he remains humble and commits himself to helping those in need - even the ones he doesn’t like.

Ra the Mighty is Pharaoh's Cat, Lord of the Powerful Paw. He is not Ra the Royal Babysitter. How's a cat supposed to fit in all his snacks and naps when his charges keep getting into mischief? Ra's new job only gets harder on a voyage up the Nile, leading to a fearsome palace where crocodiles swarm the waters. Then Pharaoh's son disappears. Has he run away? Has he been eaten by crocodiles? Has he been kidnapped, or worse? Ra and his fellow Great Detectives, Khepri and Miu, set out to discover the truth, but the palace is home to many secrets.

A killer prowls the sands of the unfinished Great Pyramid, and only one man can stop him. Hemi, Egypt’s brilliant Grand Vizier, has dedicated his life to engineering the magnificent pyramid for his beloved cousin and Pharaoh, Khufu. But when Hemi’s closest friend is found murdered, the bonds of trust between the cousins begin to unravel, threatening the very foundation of their grand project. As the body count rises around Khufu’s Great Pyramid, Hemi must confront the ghosts of his past and unearth long-buried secrets. Amidst the turmoil, an unexpected challenge arises in the form of ...

Does he bring salvation or devastation? On the brink of hanging up his sword for good, seasoned warrior Torac Bratton returns to action for a beautiful, endangered lass. Accused of murder, Leana MacKern has no choice but to trust the handsome warrior, Torac. With secrets of his own, Torac holds her heart and her fate in his hands. Find out why thousands of readers have fallen in love with Hildie McQueen’s brave highlanders. You’ll be up all night to finish this tale of finding love amidst the darkest danger.

Spy. Diplomat. Scholar. Adventurer. Princess. This is the untold story of Princess Kleopatra's coming of age before she met the men who would make her name live on in history. The cherished daughter of the powerful Greek pharaoh, King Ptolemy XII, she fought the treachery of her siblings, endured exile and betrayal, and defended the throne from hostile forces on every side. High drama and ancient history combine in this exhaustively researched account of the early life of Egypt's infamous queen, at once a beautiful seductress, brilliant politician, and the most powerful ruler of her time. ...

On a warm September night in 490 BC, Kalliope slips out of the city of Sparta and begins a journey to Athens under cover of night. She’s being hunted. She’s escaping the onerous Spartan marriage custom of young men kidnapping their intended brides. Neither Kalliope nor her widowed father, legendary Spartan fighter Andronicus, approve of this custom. She sets off with a sword and provisions, headed, she hopes, to freedom. After an eventful journey, Kalliope arrives in Athens just in time to witness the mobilization of Athens’ citizen army to meet the overwhelmingly superior forces of ...

Before Cleopatra, Before Caesar – A Tale of Two Titans Locked in History’s Fiercest Rivalry! Herodotus himself recounts this extraordinary story, set five centuries before Cleopatra’s rise. At its heart lies a breathtaking duel of wills: Queen Tomyris, the indomitable ruler of the nomadic Massagetae, and Cyrus the Great, the legendary King of Kings who sought to conquer the known world. Their fateful clash would echo across the ages, shaping the very foundations of history. Step into an epic of passion, betrayal, and vengeance that redefines the boundaries of courage and ambition. In ...

Three unforgettable journeys filled with danger, discovery, and destiny. Book 1: The Lost Ark – When an eccentric professor vanishes atop Mount Ararat, ex-National Geographic photojournalist Sam Ward is hired to track him down. But this search for Noah’s Ark turns deadly as Sam and archaeologist Faye Roberts stumble upon a hidden base with a sinister purpose. Now, they must outrun ruthless enemies while uncovering one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. A high-stakes thriller perfect for fans of Clive Cussler and James Rollins. Book 2: The Grail Quest – Mystery ...

Isolated in a desolate corner of Algeria, Dr. Jade Asher-Reece unearthed the greatest archaeological finds of the century. As she pieces together the lost secrets of the Heroes of the Trojan War, the Hebrew Judges, and the last great Pharaoh, her excavation team is beset by the harsh environment, jealousy, and betrayal. Worse still, dangerous forces are plotting against her. Will she be able to solve the mysteries of the Bronze Age before it is too late?

In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with 18-year-old Jesus changes everything.

Norman Mailer's dazzlingly rich, deeply evocative novel of ancient Egypt breathes life into the figures of a lost era: the eighteenth-dynasty Pharaoh Rameses and his wife, Queen Nefertiti; Menenhetet, their creature, lover, and victim; and the gods and mortals that surround them in intimate and telepathic communion. Mailer's reincarnated protagonist is carried through the exquisite gardens of the royal harem, along the majestic flow of the Nile, and into the terrifying clash of battle.

When famine forces Ruth to choose between safety and loyalty, she follows her widowed mother-in-law to a foreign land with nothing but courage. In the fields of Bethlehem, a wealthy landowner named Boaz notices this determined Moabite widow gleaning grain to survive. As their paths intertwine, both discover that love can bloom in the most unexpected circumstances. Tim Sawyer's intimate retelling brings ancient Israel to life in this timeless story of loyalty, redemption, and second chances. Get your copy today and discover why Ruth's journey from outsider to beloved still resonates ...

The decadence of Imperial Rome comes to life in S.P. Somtow's Literary Titan Award-winning novel about one of ancient history's wildest characters. The historian Suetonius tells us that the Emperor Nero emasculated and married his slave Sporus, the spitting image of murdered Empress Poppaea. But history has more tidbits about Sporus, who went from "puer delicatus" to Empress to one Emperor and concubine to another, and ended up being sentenced to play the Earth-Goddess in the arena. World Fantasy Award winner S.P. Somtow weaves a vivid adventure about one of the most colorful personalities ...

Ancient Rome, 50 AD. Agrippina secures her son Lucius’s fate through her marriage to Emperor Claudius. Though more intelligent than her previous husbands—and with a power that is absolute—for a time she bends her husband to her will. Claudius is gentle as a lamb with a rope around its neck. So it is, that Lucius is adopted into the imperial family and becomes Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus.