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Quest for the Scroll
Immerse yourself in a tale that weaves together threads of adventure and romance, in a young man’s arduous quest to protect a sacred scroll containing Saint Martin’s profound reflections on healing for both individuals and the world at large.
Fates intertwine when Magnus encounters Cynde, the spirited innkeeper’s daughter who joins him on the quest, her determination mirroring his own.
A malevolent bishop, fueled by an insatiable thirst for power leads a ruthless band of mercenaries. Relentlessly they pursue Magnus and Cynde across the ancient landscapes of Britain with one obsession, to destroy both of them, and the precious relic they guard.
Fates intertwine when Magnus encounters Cynde, the spirited innkeeper’s daughter who joins him on the quest, her determination mirroring his own.
A malevolent bishop, fueled by an insatiable thirst for power leads a ruthless band of mercenaries. Relentlessly they pursue Magnus and Cynde across the ancient landscapes of Britain with one obsession, to destroy both of them, and the precious relic they guard.
312 pages, Paperback
Published March 4, 2024
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March 31, 2026
The Quest for the scroll opens where the Bible begins and follows the life of St. Martin, who continued Jesus’ healing mission in France around 397 A.D. The main character, the courageous young man, Marcus, finds himself at odds with the church because of his focus on how Jesus healed and performed his miracles, and he starts teaching these beliefs to the monks. This makes an enemy of the self-serving Bishop, who jails him and his friend as heretics. Managing to escape the brutal prison, Marcus meets and falls in love with Cynde, an inn-keeper’s daughter, who chooses to accompany him on his dangerous mission. During the many exciting scenes and brushes with death, Marcus attempts to save the original scroll of St. Martin, and the book ends with a furious battle. This is much more than a fast-paced novel, it is a must-read for those who want an in-depth study of the Bible. Highly Recommended.
February 10, 2025
Full if scripture and swear words
First off, I love novels with scripture, but from the start, this one felt pushy, as if the author (honestly wondering if this was AI written) had a big agenda. Then, characters are swearing at one another. My teens and I were listening to the audio book, and immediately shut it off. If your looking for a clean Christian read, this is not it.
First off, I love novels with scripture, but from the start, this one felt pushy, as if the author (honestly wondering if this was AI written) had a big agenda. Then, characters are swearing at one another. My teens and I were listening to the audio book, and immediately shut it off. If your looking for a clean Christian read, this is not it.
December 20, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Spiritual Fantasy
⭐️ | Christian Fiction
Quest for the Scroll works far better as spiritual fantasy than as Christian fiction. The medieval setting and sense of mystical faith are engaging, but the theology leans Gnostic, with Scripture often applied out of context. Clean, atmospheric, and thoughtfully written—just not theologically sound. Read with genre clarity.
⭐️ | Christian Fiction
Quest for the Scroll works far better as spiritual fantasy than as Christian fiction. The medieval setting and sense of mystical faith are engaging, but the theology leans Gnostic, with Scripture often applied out of context. Clean, atmospheric, and thoughtfully written—just not theologically sound. Read with genre clarity.
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