The Conqueror

Constantine's Empire, Book 1

By: Bryan Litfin

Narrated by: Michael Braun

It is AD 312. Rome teeters on the brink of war. Constantine's army is on the move. On the Rhine frontier, Brandulf Rex, a pagan Germanic barbarian, joins the Roman army as a spy and special-forces operative. Down in Rome, Junia Flavia, the lovely and pious daughter of a nominally Christian senator, finds herself embroiled in anti-Christian politics as she works on behalf of the church.

As armies converge and forces beyond Rex's and Flavia's controls threaten to destroy everything they have worked for, these two people from different worlds will have to work together to bring down the evil Emperor Maxentius. But his villainous plans and devious henchmen are not easily overcome. Will the barbarian warrior and the senator's daughter live to see the Empire bow the knee to Christ? Or will their part in the story of Constantine's rise meet an untimely and brutal end?

Travel back to one of the most pivotal eras in history - a time when devotion to the pagan gods was fading and the Roman Empire was being conquered by the sign of the cross.

©2020 Bryan M. Litfin (P)2020 Recorded Books

Honest and appropriate depiction of human nature and desire

This is an interesting story set in a fascinating time that captivates the attention. The stories of the various characters reveal hearts and actions under the controls of various powers, whether pagan or divine. This book reveals honest and appropriate depictions of human nature and desire in a way that is not “sold” to the audience as bold and crass, but refreshing and sobering. I enjoyed every moment of this work.

A favorite fictional Christian author!

I was so excited to find a new series by Author Bryan Litfin! His books are so captivating!

Fan of Chiveis? You’ll love this

As a fan of Bryan Litfin’s Chiveis trilogy, I was looking forward to his next publication. Weaving a rich understanding of ancient church history and an engaging, imaginative and classically good-vs-evil storyline, Litfin does not disappoint.

Distracting pronunciation

The unfortunate American pronunciation of Pompeianus as Pompy Anus made the narration less enjoyable.