Maximus Hardcover – March 3, 2015

Thankyou for a great trade just an outstanding book

This book held my attention from beginning to end, practically glued to the chair. It's a really awesome read if you're interested in this time-period.

A heart-warming story which follows two men. Maximus, is a general and battle weary from fighting endless campaigns that have no meaning and of gods that offer no purpose. He is sent on a secret mission from the emperor to investigate the claims of a certain Nazarene who some believe is the long awaited Messiah. Along with his best friend, Androcoles, they are tasked with finding out if he poses a threat to Rome. What they find will change their lives...For a first time author, I thought he did a wonderful job. I connected with the characters and the story follows the biblical account from the point of fictional characters. I recommend it to those who enjoy Christian, historical fiction.

At 9% into the book, I was wondering if I could finish. I wanted to like this book but the writing style seemed elementary. It eventually redeemed itself, perhaps because I became absorbed in the telling of a good story. If you like tales of collateral 'damage' of the incarnation of the Son of God and his interaction with creation, you should read this book.

I very much enjoyed reading this book, as it intertwined historical events with fictional characters. The journey of Maximus and his loyal friend as they find truth and peace is remarkable and an emotional read. It is well written, thought provoking, and brings a different perspective from a Romans point of view, who may have been touched by the Savior's hand.

Cast a different light on Jesus Christ and the salvation he was offering. Book wove a nice story into the last days of Christ, a story from the perspective of a non-Christian who found something in Christ's message that offered hope and salvation.

I enjoyed the story from the start clear through to the end, it’s well written and touching! I recommend it!

Was disappointed in the story as it could have been a significant historical fiction work. Found it to be biased, did not portray people of the time accurately and was 'preachy'. The Christian values were overdone, causing more of a negative over reaction when I am sure that was not the intent. Mr. Black needs some research in Roman culture and I would recommend Rosemary Sutcliff's Roman/Britain trilogy.

REALLY not what I expected. Being a fan of 'classic' history military, I was expecting a 'Vespasian' romp through Judea.However, I was very surprised to find it a re telling of the new testament with an unusual angle. I actually found myself sitting awake at night challenging my beliefs - in a positive way.Will defo pass this around the family