A Centurion’s Journey: New Historical Novel Explores One Soldier’s Adventure with the Apostle Paul and the Power of the Gospel will be Free to Download for Five Days Starting Tomorrow, October 29, 2024

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Author Larry Morgan Captivates Readers with a Riveting Tale of Faith, Family, and Forgiveness in 1st Century Judea

What if the arrest of a single prisoner set in motion an unexpected transformation—one that would change the life of a hardened Roman soldier forever? In “A Centurion’s Journey”, a new historical novel by Larry Morgan, readers are transported to AD 60 in the heart of ancient Judea. A compelling blend of biblical narrative, personal struggle, and adventure, Morgan’s book offers an immersive exploration of a Roman centurion’s encounter with the Apostle Paul—and a spiritual journey he never saw coming.

Julius Vagus, an officer of the Roman Legion, is given an order to arrest a man causing an uproar: Paul, a fervent preacher of the Way and former persecutor of Christians. But what begins as a routine assignment leads Julius on an extraordinary three-year expedition from the dusty streets of Jerusalem to the perilous seas en route to Rome.

Along the way, Julius wrestles not only with turbulent waters and shipwrecks but also with the deep wounds of unresolved family conflict and the growing realization that his prisoner may hold the key to a peace he desperately needs.

With its masterful storytelling and meticulous historical detail, “A Centurion’s Journey” offers a fresh perspective on the early days of Christianity through the eyes of someone who had every reason to resist it. Readers will find themselves captivated by the characters, immersed in the dramatic settings, and compelled by the life-changing power of the gospel woven into Julius’s journey.

Larry Morgan’s  “A Centurion’s Journey” will be free and available for download on Amazon for 5 days, Tuesday, October 29 through November 3, 2024. Here’s what one reviewer said:

John Conshafter

5 Stars The Power of Believing
This centurion character is fictional but the story is from the Book of Acts in the Bible. Very enjoyable read for any faith. Mr. Morgan has presented the data and the story line of two individuals starting out on different paths but connecting in many ways as the Centurion and the Apostle spend much time together.

For interviews, contact: larry@lwmorgan.com

Website: https://lwmorgan.com/

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Larry Morgan earned an associate’s degree in engineering during his forty years in mechanical design and project management at a chemical processing facility. Now retired, he and his wife live in Wenatchee, Washington, where they serve in their local congregation and enjoy their grandchildren. The couple have served on various missions in Thailand, Uganda, Brazil, Peru, and China, and have also traveled extensively to Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Rome.