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A sweeping Christian fiction epic, Maximus is part mystery, part detective story, and filled with intrigue.

General Maximus is a battle-weary commander of one of Rome's finest legions. When he returns from a long, bloody campaign, he finds himself questioning his life. Word has reached Rome of a man named Jesus, who is causing a stir in faraway Judea. Maximus, disguised as a Jew, is sent to investigate the situation and assess his potential threat to Rome. In this innovative rendering of the story of Christ, we see Jesus from the perspective of an outsider. Stripped of his cultural identity, Maximus is therefore free to ponder whether he can believe Jesus and find a new purpose in his own life.

©2015 Richard L. Black (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Great Story!

I enjoyed the historical content and the way it was written. We need more great stories like this one!

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Excellent!

Loved it!!! Highly recommend this book. Look forward to the next one. Wonderful first book.

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Excellent Biblical Fiction

I enjoyed this Audible, great story line about what could have been. Brought me to a place where I could imagine being in that time period. I thought the end happ

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Almost excellent

I enjoy historical fiction and especially biblical stories like Maximus. The characters are developed so you tend to care about them. We all or most know the story of Christ, however, I’m truly disappointed when the story of Jesus end with his crucifixion - no resurrection? I would have enjoyed what the characters thought and their reaction to this bit of information. Sadly no such luck.
It was still worth the time invested to listen.

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Excellent storyline!

Enjoyed God moving in the hearts of the characters. This book transported me in time.

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Wonderful, inspiring read!

Brings the gospels to life! The character development was wonderful! The narrator did a great good transitioning from character to character.

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A man searching to know God

Loved the story and the characters. I enjoyed the book on the road. A good listen!

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Good story, Needs Better Ending

Enjoyed the story. Wish the author would of spent more time on the ending. Very disappointed in that. I didn’t want to take a star

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Amazing

Loved this book! Seeing the effect Jesus had on one with no real understanding of Jewish religion or culture, was enough to bring tears to my eyes.

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A Beautiful Story of our Savior

I only wish they would have included more dialogue with Jesus.
It was great to look at a few of the Romans as compassionate people.
I will always be eternally grateful for the birth and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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