190 pp, Quality Paperback, Ages 14-up (Sequel to The Ides of April)

PALESTINE in the first century A.D. is as disturbed and divided as it is today. The Jews have revolted against Roman occupation and as they grow more restive, Rome clamps down harder. The ten Greek cities of Palestineùthe Decapolisùwant only to continue their peaceful trading existence, but they find themselves caught in the middle of the uprisings.

Apollodorus, a merchant of Philadelpia, takes a risk and re