Synopsis
At the trial of Christ, Theophilus, brilliant young assessor raised in the Roman
aristocracy, stands behind Pontius Pilate and whispers, "Offer to release
Barabbas." The strategy backfires, and Theophilus never forgets the sight of
an innocent man unjustly suffering the worst of all possible deaths-Roman
crucifixion. Three decades later, Theophilus has proven himself in the legal
ranks of the Roman Empire. He has survived the insane rule of Caligula and
has weathered the cruel tyrant's quest to control the woman he loves. He has
endured the mindless violence of the gladiator games and the backstabbing
intrigue of the treason trials. Now he must face another evil Caesar, defending
the man Paul in Nero's deranged court. Can Theophilus mount a defense that
will keep another innocent man from execution? The advocate's first trial altered
the course of history. His last will change the fate of an empire.
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From the Back Cover
At the trial of Christ, Theophilus, brilliant young assessore raised in the Roman aristocracy, stands behind Pontius Pilate and whispers, “Offer to release Barabbas.” The strategy backfires, and Theophilus never forgets the sight of an innocent man unjustly suffering the worst of all possible deaths—Roman crucifixion.
When he returns to Rome, Theophilus must prove himself in the legal ranks of the Roman Empire. He endures the backstabbing intrigue of the treason trials and the attempts of a cruel tyrant to control the woman he loves. But his struggle for revenge leaves a stain on both the empire and his own troubled soul.
Ultimately, he will face the most notorious Caesar, defending the man Paul in Nero’s deranged court. Can Theophilus mount a defense that will keep another innocent man from execution?
The Advocate’s first trial altered the course of history. His last will change the fate of an empire.
About the Author
Randy Singer is a critically acclaimed author and veteran trial attorney. He has penned nine legal thrillers, including his award-winning debut novel Directed Verdict. In addition to his law practice and writing, Randy serves as a teaching pastor for Trinity Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He calls it his "Jekyll and Hyde thing"--part lawyer, part pastor. He also teaches classes in advocacy and ethics at Regent Law School and serves on the school's Board of Visitors. He and his wife, Rhonda, live in Virginia Beach. They have two grown children. Visit his Web site at www.randysinger.net.
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