Saint Longinus and the Spear of Destiny

In the shadow of the Roman Empire, a single thrust of a spear changes everything. Gaius Cassius Longinus, a battle-hardened centurion, pierces the side of Jesus Christ on the cross, unleashing a miracle that restores his failing sight and shatters his cynical heart. Haunted by guilt and pursued by Rome’s wrath, Longinus flees Jerusalem, carrying the Spear of Destiny—a relic of divine power coveted by a dangerous cult.Guided by Livia, a Jewish follower of Jesus whose forbidden love becomes his salvation, Longinus journeys from Golgotha’s blood-soaked hill to Cappadocia’s austere monasteries. As his former protégé, Marcus, hunts him relentlessly, Longinus grapples with faith, forgiveness, and the violence of his past. His path to redemption demands a martyr’s courage, transforming a soldier’s sin into a saint’s legacy.Nathaniel Haselton’s novel blends gritty historical realism with profound spiritual depth, weaving a tale of love and sacrifice in the early Christian world. Perfect for fans of The Robe and Ben-Hur, Saint Longinus and the Spear of Destiny is a gripping journey of one man’s quest for grace amidst an empire’s brutality.