Marcus Longinus: The Search for the King

By: Eunice, Richard M.

Title: Marcus Longinus: The Search for the King

Author: Richard M. Eunice

Rome called him Centurion. The Judean desert called him a fool. He called himself a soldier of truth.

Marcus Longinus is a man of iron and law, a veteran of Rome's brutal frontier wars. But when a routine execution in the backwater province of Judea ends in a darkened sun and an empty tomb, Marcus is given the most dangerous assignment of his career. Pontius Pilate has a problem: a rumor of resurrection is threatening to ignite a revolution. His order to Marcus is simple: Find the body. Silence the lie.

What follows is a high-stakes investigation through the heart of first-century Palestine. From the bustling docks of Capernaum to the hidden "upper rooms" of Jerusalem, Marcus tracks the witnesses of the Nazarene. He interviews a fisherman who walked on water, a scholar who speaks of being "born again," and a woman who was offered water that never runs dry.

But as the evidence mounts, the professional skeptic begins to crumble. Marcus isn't just finding facts; he is encountering a Kingdom that doesn't need soldiers to hold it together. When the hunter becomes the hunted, Marcus must decide where his true allegiance lies. Will he defend the Eagle of Rome, or surrender to the King of Kings?

Why Readers Will Love The Search for the King:

Immersive World-Building: A meticulously researched look into the daily life, military discipline, and cultural tensions of Roman-occupied Judea.A Unique Perspective: Experience the miracles and ministry of Jesus through the eyes of a hardened outsider and investigator.Spiritual Transformation: A powerful, cinematic redemption arc that explores themes of forgiveness, rebirth, and the "Unplugged Advantage" of eternal peace.Biblical Accuracy: A narrative that honors the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Nicodemus, Peter, and the Apostle Paul while offering a fresh, narrative-driven lens.

Perfect for fans of: The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas, Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, and the historical depth of Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion series.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYGCWQ9W
• ISBN13: 9798295840531
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Richard M. Eunice
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"