The Apostle John Series

He's accepted his Christianity. She fears the consequences. Will they overcome the most traumatizing of God's tests, or fall to accusations of heresy?   Feast of Tabernacles, 92 AD. Benjamin is finally feeling more at peace. Able at last to move on from the woman he thought he would marry, the devout Christian takes immense pride in his work as scribe for his great-grandfather, the Apostle John. But he risks scandal when he shares a few forbidden words on the street with a beautiful young Jewess.   Excited to spread the good word, Benjamin hopes the Jewish family's interest will one day reunite him with the alluring woman. So he's shocked when her father suddenly attacks the innocent girl, beating her to the brink of death.   Will the word of God guide them to safety in the face of violent zealots?   Light of Truth is the moving third book in The Apostle John Biblical fiction series. If you like a wide breadth of fascinating characters, heavily researched historical context, and rich religious backgrounds, then you'll love Susan M B Preston's paradigm shift of the soul.   Buy Light of Truth to illuminate the way today!

Descended from Jesus's last living disciple, will one young man's journey to find his path in life lead him further from God? AD 92. Benjamin aches for a deeper purpose. Although tired of being shunned and targeted for his faith, he yearns to join the endeavors of his great-grandfather, the Apostle John. But leaving the family's oil-trading business becomes even harder after a brutal attack on his father fills him with rage. Embarking on a two-year trip with the aging apostle as he visits his fellowship groups, Benjamin's adventures start to shape him into a man ready to choose his future. But Benjamin's faith is challenged when his return home brings hardship… and unexpected heartbreak. With uncertainty challenging him from every direction, can Benjamin overcome his anger with God? Hold the Faith is the captivating first book in The Apostle John biblical fiction series. If you like fascinating character interactions, twisting religious narratives, and well-researched Christian history, then you'll love Susan M B Preston's enthralling tale. Buy Hold the Faith to start the journey today!

This last book in the Apostle John Series asks… Will their faith sustain them through the trials ahead? As they try to support each other, they all face their own challenges. Risking another rejection from her Jewish daughter, Elizabeth must make the journey to where she is living, hoping to talk to her. Is it true what a mysterious messenger from Rome tells the brethren in Ephesus? Will Giannis trust God and take up the call to go to Patmos? Do the believers trust that God is working His purpose out, and keep the faith once delivered? Biblical fiction at its best!

His troubled spirit shook him to his core. Can the last living apostle's nephew make peace with his prayers being unanswered? Benjamin feels lost. Heartbroken after the woman of his dreams was given to another man for marriage, he finds his faith in God faltering. And though he's never performed physical labor before, he signs on for the hard toil of a grape-picker and leaves his life behind.   Having earned the respect of his fellow workers, Benjamin ends the season strong, tanned, and yearning for the love of his family. But on the return trip home, he's horrified to discover that a cruel purge approaches for all who hold to Christianity.   Can Benjamin overcome the daunting challenges before him and find his purpose at last? Grow in Grace is the enriching second book in The Apostle John Biblical fiction series. If you like tales of development, battles with doubt, and heavily researched historical landscapes, then you'll enjoy Susan M B Preston's reentry into acceptance. Buy Grow in Grace to walk with the early Christians today!  

Another award winning novel in the Apostle John series. Solo Medalist in the 2018 New Apple Book Awards - Religion and Spirituality Finalist In the 2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards  Is it any wonder a  reviewer said – 'Inspirational story with characters that leap of the page' The questions as we follow the characters into this book are… Does Rachel convert to Christianity or will her doubts win? Will Benjamin marry? Is it true>? Is one of the brethren murdered? Persecutions and betrayals; Love and fear via with each other. Plots are hatched and false teachers continue their attack on the church established by Jesus Christ. Words are twisted but sound plausible... can the brethren withstand the pressures? Are John's predictions true? Is he taken to Rome? Will this be the end for the believers in Ephesus? Join the characters in this action-packed and dramatic novel in the Apostle John Series. Experience life as they might have lived it