At the trial of Christ, Theophilus, brilliant young assessore raised in the Roman aristocracy, stands behind Pontius Pilate and whispers, “Offer to release Barabbas.” The strategy backfires, and Theophilus never forgets the sight of an innocent man unjustly suffering the worst of all possible deaths—Roman crucifixion.Three decades later, Theophilus has proven himself in the legal ranks of the Roman Empire. He has survived the insane rule of Caligula and has weathered the cruel tyrant’s quest to control the woman he loves. He has endured the mindless violence of the gladiator games and the backstabbing intrigue of the treason trials.Now he must face another evil Caesar, defending the man Paul in Nero’s deranged court. Can Theophilus mount a defense that will keep another innocent man from execution?The advocate’s first trial altered the course of history. His last will change the fate of an empire.
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“Singer is a well-established legal thriller author, but The Advocate
takes a huge swing away from this genre into historical fiction as
readers follow Theophilus, a real person from the New Testament books of
Luke and Acts, on a fictional journey. In doing so, Singer presents a
compelling tale based on two real trials: that of Jesus and that of Paul
in Nero’s court. This book is a riveting look into ancient Rome and
offers parallels to our current political climate.”
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RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)