The Shadow of the Eagle

By John A. Brainerd

A Roman officer sworn to the eagle. A persecuted people clinging to the cross. One choice that will change everything.

Lucius Aelius Varro has spent years enforcing the will of Rome with unwavering discipline. Known as the Eagle's Shadow for his ability to root out dissent, he is feared by enemies and respected by the legion. But everything begins to fracture when he witnesses a Christian child miraculously healed and encounters a widow whose fearless faith challenges the empire's cruelty.

As persecution intensifies in Antioch, Lucius is torn between the empire he has served all his life and the truth he can no longer ignore. The corrupt tribune Marcus Septimus demands obedience, yet the Christians offer forgiveness, hope, and a strength that defies the darkness closing in around them.

When Lucius finally casts off his Roman cloak and swears loyalty to Christ, he steps into a dangerous new life-one where protecting the innocent may cost him everything. But in the quiet glow of oil lamps and whispered prayers, he discovers a peace he never knew existed.

The Shadow of the Eagle is a powerful Christian historical novel about courage, redemption, and the moment a hardened soldier chooses the light over the empire. Perfect for readers who love Roman-era drama, faith-driven transformation, and stories of spiritual awakening forged in the fires of persecution.

Step beyond the walls of Antioch and witness the rebirth of a man who once lived in the shadow of the eagle-but now walks beneath the cross.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9334483539
• ISBN13: 9789334483536
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: John A. Brainerd
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"