Masada

The Rome and Judea war has ended and it’s the year 72 C.E. Masada, is the only fortress left to be taken, it raises high above the Dead Sea in what is now Israel. Two years on Flavius Silv, the commander of the famous Roman Tenth Legion, marches toward Masada to capture or kill the 960 Jewish zealots who hold it.

This moving and powerful novel tells the story of 17-year-old Simon ben Eleazar, son of the Jewish leader of Masada. Simon learns to help victims of the enemy’s attack as he struggles with his love for Deborah, betrothed to his best friend, discover the adventure and the painful decision Simon must make.