2015 Christy Award finalist!2015 ECPA Christian Book Award Winner!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 … 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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Randy Singer is one of my favorite authors. Always high quality and unpredictable.
The Advocate, by Randy Singer, is historical fiction at its best. The author did an amazing job of research for this story of Theophilus, the man Luke addresses in the books of Luke and Acts that are included in the Bible. The Advocate is rich in period details, vivid descriptions of action scenes, courtroom drama, and a sweet romance, all of …
For me, the most delightful parts of the story where the trials of Christ and of the Apostle Paul. Randy Singer made it real in my mind’s eye. He emoted the passions involved in both cases. Placing the reader right in front of the defendants – hearing, feeling, seeing all that was transpiring.
The majority of the characters are ripped from the …
I love a book that I can learn things from as well as be entertained. The characters were realistic and the story line was true to history. It was perspective of a person in the time of Jesus that I didn’t realize was there prior to reading this book. I listened to it on Audible and the reader was very good. This book definitely kept my attention.
This was a great historical novel that I thoroughly enjoyed.
A great look into the lives of Biblical characters. The storyline was intriguing. I liked how he wove together the stories we known for years and gave us a new perspective on the familiar.
GREAT book fast paced action, great characters, page tuner very good read
The shaping of a long period of time before and after the death of Christ and the spread of the gospel are well illustrated in this book.
I enjoyed this book. I could hardly put it down. This book made me a Singer fan.
Awesome and deepened my faith. Will look for more books by Randy Singer.
I really liked this book.
Well developed characters! Humanity at it’s worst and by God’s grace it’s best. Honest in the struggle of the human heart for those that want to rise above hearts filled with hatred. I could not put this book down. I am inspired and challenged to be an advocate.
Very thought-provoking!