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Nathan Maki

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I am a pastor in Ontario, Canada where I live with my beautiful wife Rachel and my wonderfully-rambunctious two-year-old Xander. I graduated with Highest Honors from Ottawa's Carlton University with a double major in Journalism and History, and a minor in English. I've always had a passion for writing and write in my spare time when I'm not doing pastoral work or managing and operating my business.

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Conn Iggulden's Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan sagas, Bernard Cornwell's historical fiction, Michael Curtis Fords' The Ten Thousand and Gods and Legions, Gilbert Morris' Winslow Series, The Thoenes' Zion Chronicles and Zion Covenant Series. Any well-written historical fiction or Christian historical fiction.

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A War Within

Nathan D. Maki

When tragedy kills your faith what is left worth living -- and dying -- for?


A War Within is Christian historical fiction based in Ancient Rome during the tumultuous "Year of the Five Emperors," AD 196. It was a time of vicious persecution of Christians and brutal civil war.

When tragedy tears his family apart, Antonius is left doubting his faith and seeking vengeance. His quest for retribution embroils him in the devastating civil war with battles in the East and West, before bringing him back to Rome. There he must decide where his allegiance lies -- with his Emperor or with his faith, family and the woman he loves. Will he choose to save his life or give it?

From the sands of the Coliseum to the distant battlefields of the Roman Empire, readers of all ages will thrill to the action, adventure and romance that fill these pages. But the real war is within. If God loves him how could this happen? And how could God demand that he forgive?

Many thanks to Bradley Wind for the amazing cover art.

 

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Dr. J wrote 1 day ago

Dear Rev. Maki : "A War Within" looks like a very inspiring, interes....

faith rose wrote 32 days ago

Thanks so much for your amazing support, Nathan. I really appreciate ....

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Hi Nathan, Sorry for the long silence from me after you forwarded yo....

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I wrote 107 days ago

Sometimes when all is lost all we can do is cling to the cross. Pressures and tragedies can push us away from God or press us closer to him. Congratulations on a tremendous, faith-building book! I'm happy to back it and give it six stars. Nathan Maki -A War Within view book

I wrote 126 days ago

Wow, Jody, What an incredible story to inspire the title of your book. As I've worked down the list toward your book I've often wondered, "What does that title mean?" This story will stick with me for sure. I can identify with what you're talking about, doing street ministry. I did that for ... view book

I wrote 126 days ago

Chapter 2: Excellent chapter again, you certainly show that you've had kids in your description. As a father of a 2 1/2 year old whirlwind I can identify with your description of Harry at least. :) I did think that perhaps you should include the actual ages of Jack and Sam too, just to help the... view book

I wrote 126 days ago

Chapter 1 I love your description of Billy’s dreams and how powerful they are. It’s poetic, and delightful, and would be especially so to children with their vivid imaginations. Black Bob starts with an accent, “Get up yer scoundrel” but drops it immediately after. “You” “You’re” are used late... view book

I wrote 126 days ago

Hi Malcolm, I'm here to read and comment as promised. Sorry it's taken a little while, I've had lots of reads I owed. :) I'll comment as I go. Prologue: I was intrigued. This conjured up a picture in my mind and drew me into the story. I want to learn, is this old man bitter and vengeful... view book

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