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Susan M.B. Preston

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Historical Fiction, Spirituality, Christian

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I bring early Christianity to life by writing fiction based on fact for people who enjoy Biblical history.
I asked... What was it like for those first 'Followers of the Way? My discoveries led to the award winning Apostle John series. Two Readers' Favorite Finalist Awards and one IAN Award.

"Researching life in the 1st Century AD is a combination of mystery tour and treasure hunt," she says.
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	Hold the Faith (Apostle John #1) 4.23 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Grow in Grace (Apostle John #2) 4.50 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Light of Truth (Apostle John #3) 4.67 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hell Shall Not Prevail (Apostle John #5) 4.90 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Keep the Flame (Apostle John #4) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Impact With Wings: Stories to Inspire and Mobilize Women Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs by Suzanne Andrews, Jagruti Bhikha, Karen Bairley Kruger 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hold the Faith: Early Christianity Comes to Life (The Apostle John Series) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Biblical Fiction or Biblical Fantasy

The truth about Biblical fiction is that those of us who write in this genre generally believe the Bible. I say generally, because over the years I have read books supposedly in this genre, but the writer has taken a person, or part of the Bible then write a version of their own.

Biblical fiction or Biblical fantasy

I like Biblical fiction and hav

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Apostle John (5 books)
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Daughter of Cana (Jerusalem Road, #1)

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Earth's Remnant (Jewel of The Stars - Season 1, #1)

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