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Trunk of Scrolls: Paths of Faith and Fire

To save her life, he must walk through fire

In a world where everything they once knew lies in ruins...

After a catastrophic earthquake devastates ancient Antioch, young nobleman Marcellus and his beloved Byziana embark on a desperate journey across a land where danger lurks at every turn.

She dreams of finding safety in the arms of the powerful Belisarius, a man who promises her the world… but Marcellus knows a dark secret that could destroy everything she hopes for.

As they face relentless enemies—from ruthless bandits to the untamed wilderness—Byziana struggles with a faith she feels has abandoned her, while Marcellus fights to keep her from a path that could lead to her doom.

But when they finally reach Constantinople, they uncover a chilling conspiracy that threatens not just their lives, but the very soul of the empire.

In a race against time, they must unravel the secrets of the ancient Scrolls… or lose everything to the shadows closing in around them.

Prepare for an epic adventure where love and loyalty are tested, faith is challenged, and the only way to survive is to discover the truth hidden within…

Trunk of Scrolls: Paths of Faith and Fire.

This summer, the past will be shattered, and the future will be forged in fire.

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About the Book

AD 526. In the opulent world of ancient nobility, young Marcellus of Antioch enjoys wealth, power, and the cherished friendship of his lovely neighbor, Byziana. But beneath this veneer of luxury, Marcellus harbors a hidden shame that haunts his every step.

When an apocalyptic earthquake shatters their world, Marcellus is thrust into a perilous adventure. Armed with only a sword, a dog, and a trunkful of ancient scrolls, he must protect Byziana and her siblings as they journey across the wilds of Byzantium to recover the family’s lost fortune.

Marcellus treacherously leads his beloved to what he knows will be her doom, to deliver her into the clutches of her future husband, Belisarius.

But when he unearths a conspiracy threatening the Byzantine Empire, only decoding the ancient scrolls can save the future of their world.

But before he can stop her, a conspiracy threatens to topple the empire, and facing his darkness is the only way to decode the ancient scrolls, which will …

Can Marcellus decipher the scrolls to save the empire, or will Belisarius’s sinister plot rob him of everything he holds dear?

If you crave epic adventures, faith-testing intrigues, and the enigma of forbidden love, embark on a riveting odyssey with Marcellus and Byziana in Trunk of Scrolls: Paths of Faith and Fire.

Strap on your sandals; your journey awaits! Take and read today.

Details

Author: Darlene N. Bocek
Series: Trunk of Scrolls
Genres: Historical Fiction, Young Adult

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About the Author

Darlene N. Bocek

Darlene Bocek and her family live in Izmir, Turkey. She and her family are Marvel MCU, early Star Wars, and Twilight Zone fans and her favorite MCU character is Rocket Raccoon. Besides being a pastor’s wife, she is mom to four wonderful young adults, each one her most favorite.

The family lives on an olive farm overlooking the Aegean Sea. To date, they have ~~nine~~ ~~sixteen~~ twenty-four cats, three giant dogs, two cute Havanese doggos and one African Grey parrot. (Check HERE for pictures!) Most pets are named for movie characters.

Making the Bible accessible, the main message of her stories, is dear to their family's heart. If she had free time, Darlene would enjoy cooking, gardening, painting, sewing, and training her wild animals.

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