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REVERSED: The Lion and The Cross
In a world where Timbuktu, Cairo, and the Andes rise as empires—while Europe stumbles in chains—five unforgettable lives collide in a battle of knowledge, power, and hope.
The Lion and The Cross — Book One of The Faithfire Cycle — is an epic blend of history and allegory that What do we crown, who do we silence, and what seeds will we plant for tomorrow?
At the heart of this reimagined world stand unforgettable
Idris, the scholar who learns to read the sky itself.
Sami, the hungry boy whose spark could ignite a generation.
Robert, a beggar-turned-rebel whose crown is made of ash.
Suleiman, the lion whose thunder shakes nations.
Matteo, the Venetian spy weaving shadows where light falters.
Together they carry knowledge, vengeance, rebellion, and hope—forces that will decide not only kingdoms, but the fate of a world rewritten.
More than a novel, The Lion and The Cross is a parable about oppression and freedom, shadows and flame, power and the fragile seeds of hope.
Richly layered, cinematic, and deeply allegorical, this debut by Al Santos blends history, faith, and imagination into a saga for readers who love epics that wrestle with power, justice, and destiny.
The Lion and The Cross — Book One of The Faithfire Cycle — is an epic blend of history and allegory that What do we crown, who do we silence, and what seeds will we plant for tomorrow?
At the heart of this reimagined world stand unforgettable
Idris, the scholar who learns to read the sky itself.
Sami, the hungry boy whose spark could ignite a generation.
Robert, a beggar-turned-rebel whose crown is made of ash.
Suleiman, the lion whose thunder shakes nations.
Matteo, the Venetian spy weaving shadows where light falters.
Together they carry knowledge, vengeance, rebellion, and hope—forces that will decide not only kingdoms, but the fate of a world rewritten.
More than a novel, The Lion and The Cross is a parable about oppression and freedom, shadows and flame, power and the fragile seeds of hope.
Richly layered, cinematic, and deeply allegorical, this debut by Al Santos blends history, faith, and imagination into a saga for readers who love epics that wrestle with power, justice, and destiny.
243 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 12, 2025
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