Persian slaves who fight for their lives in gladiator arenas rarely rise to be anyone's champion. But the wounded Nabonidus is soon wooed by two women-a priestess at the Temple of Artemis and a humble follower of Yeshua, Daphne. Soon he must learn the truth about himself-is he a missing Persian prince or simply an unwanted orphan?

The arena claims whatever soul may venture there, and Demetrius, a silversmith, joins forces with a giant German giant gladiator, Selsus, to confront the followers of the Way.

Meanwhile, Caleb, Suzanna, Titius, and Abigail fight through their own life-threatening challenges to join the apostle John and Nabonidus in time. Soon the arena will be packed with chanting patrons. Who will still remain standing when the final blood is spilt?

Jack A. Taylor weaves his readers through a maze of Ephesian mysticism and terror as Roman and pagan powers combine to destroy the infant movement of the Way before it takes its first steps out of its birthplace.

Jack A. Taylor (PhD) combines his forty-seven years of marriage with Gayle; his forty-three years of leadership in missions and faith communities; his award-winning authorship of fifteen books, articles, and short stories; and his experience as a Certified Thriving Relationship Coach to support others in their relationships. His academic and international experiences uniquely equip Jack to assist executive leaders in Africa through his work with Kurumbuka. He raises tropical fish as a hobby and loves to read.