Douglas Mcdonough's Newly Released "In the Shadow of His Cross" Is a Deeply Captivating Fiction That Carries Political Intrigue, Love, and Revenge Set in the 1st Century

MEADVILLE, Pa., June 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "In the Shadow of His Cross" is a journey into the place of Jerusalem that tells a fictional story of what happened over two millenniums ago, during the time of Jesus' crucifixion, while focusing on the men who lived in his shadow. "In the Shadow of His Cross" is the creation of published author Douglas McDonough, a teacher for troubled youths who, at nineteen, had an accident that left him in a wheelchair permanently. After twenty-three years of teaching, he retired to focus on his love for writing and got involved with a nonprofit organization that supports an orphanage in Africa. A foundation that helps children in their education was formed in his name after he passed.

McDonough shares, "Over two thousand years ago, a man named Jesus of Nazareth lived, preached about love and forgiveness to his friends and followers, ultimately was crucified on a cross, died, and rose on the third day. It is a story that has been told and retold for millennia. But what do we know about what was happening in the shadows of Christ's cross?

"In the Shadow of His Cross is a fictional story of political intrigue, love, and revenge. Titus is a centurion of the Roman army assigned to maintain peace and order in one of the furthest outreaches of the Roman Empire. There, he navigates the dangerous political waters in Jerusalem, following his orders while also using the power plays between Pontius Pilate, the governor of the Roman province of Judea, and Caiaphas, the high priest of the great temple of Jerusalem, to his ultimate advantage.

"In the shadows, we also meet Dysmas. Dysmas is a man no different from many of us. He is a devoted husband and father, doing his best to raise his two young children in difficult political times. He is a hardworking craftsman and a loyal neighbor. But something happens to change him, to seal his destiny to be crucified alongside Jesus of Nazareth. Is forgiveness and redemption possible? Find out what took place In the Shadow of His Cross."

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Douglas McDonough's new book is a beautiful read that brings out a story that will engage the readers to hear about the characters involved in the events that happened in Jerusalem. This is a story of fiction that creatively narrates what went on at the time when people were solely fixated on Jesus and His crucifixion.

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Consumers can purchase "In the Shadow of His Cross" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

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