The Magistrate

In the early second century A.D. a conscientious Roman magistrate assumes his duties in the tranquil Bithynian city of Diakropolis unaware that under its placid surface a great and ancient evil holds sway over the town and its citizens. Marcellus the magistrate soon finds himself at odds with Siros a powerful merchant and leader of the Order of Croesus a sinister and secret organization that controls the city's commerce and politics.</p><p>As Marcellus unwittingly begins to uncover a yet darker and more evil enterprise of the Order--the exploitation and persecution of the local Christian church--he finds himself drawn into the raging conflict between the laws of the empire he is sworn to serve and the faith of the fledgling sect. On a whirlwind ride through treachery temptation and political intrigue the magistrate braves calamities of all kinds in a quest for justice and truth along the way finding unexpected allies among those who bear the curse of the empire. Filled with memorable characters and events <I>The Magistrate</I> brims with heart-pounding action and thought-provoking messages that will leave a lasting impact on its readers. The adventure concludes in <I>A Worthy Sacrifice</I> volume three of <I>The Magistrate.</I>