Daniel: Exile in Babylon: Part 1 of the Daniel Trilogy

by Brian Godawa

428 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 5, 2026

About the author

Brian Godawa has been a professional filmmaker, writer, and designer for over 20 years. His creative versatility was born of a passion for both intellect and imagination, both left-brain and right-brain. The result: Brian is an artisan of word, image, and story that engages heart, mind, and soul. Just think, "Renaissance Man."

Reviews

[Sandmann Productions · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Feast of Fiction: Brian Godawa Serves Another Stunning Course

Reading a Brian Godawa novel is a bit like visiting your favourite restaurant, you know exactly what you’re getting, and somehow it’s delicious every single time.

Daniel: Exile in Babylon continues that tradition with flair. It’s gripping, imaginative, and thought‑provoking in all the right ways.

If you like Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti, you’ll love this Bible novel series. Better yet, It’s like Ted Dekker meets JRR Tolkien. Spiritual warfare, biblically grounded novel series.

That’s the flavour Godawa serves up, bold, grounded, and cinematic.

[Howard C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating and Captivating Epic

For fans of the “Chronicles of the Watchers” series you will love this retelling of the prophet Daniel’s story. It is tremendously fascinating how the story of Daniel can be developed to make the context of ancient Babylon interesting and great storytelling. The level of research will be appreciated with the coherence of historical and Biblical narrative to present a spiritual battle that is not a sermon. The only downside is the wait for Part 2.

[Sunshinyda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohhhhh myyyy I love books by Brian Godawa & this one is great. You understand so much about what goes on both in the natural & 'up there' in the heavenlies!! My sister also tried Brian's book for the first time with Daniel & is now reading more of his books. Love your books Brian!! Excited for book 2, write faster (😉🤭)

[Karen Church · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

I look forward to the next release of this trilogy. After reading many of this authors writings this book was just as great as all his other releases. If you have never read any of his books you are missing some really awesome Christian fiction. He always refers to biblical texts throughout. His imagination is beyond words. Excellence at its best.

[Errol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not stop reading with a brilliant plot interwoven with the biblical story

As usual Brian Godawa has combined his brilliant plot with historical content. In
He has made the story of these special men live

[Peggy Corino · Rating 5 out of 5]

New Insight

Reading this book made me reread the books in the Bible about Daniel and Babylon with new eyes. I love how Brian Godawa utilizes all the historical documents to write a book that teaches understanding but Honors God.

[Dr Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterpiece of biblical integrity, suspense and character drama! Absolutely felt like I was back in time experiencing this event w all the twists and turns! Godawa masterfully did his research and brought cultural insight to this biblical story. Highly recommend!

[Marilyne Rowland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review on Daniel Exile In Babylon

I really enjoyed this book. It brought to life each character. While the story line was brought from the imagination of the author, it was very believable.

[Tina L. Hecke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

Another book by Godawa that turns into a movie s within my imagination as I read it. Such amazing writing, the descriptions, characters, conflicts, all working together harmoniously within the outline of Scripture. It's glorious and edifying.

[Ivan Martinez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Godawa masterpiece!!!

So good I read it in two sittings! I can’t wait for the second one to come out later this year!

[Ryan Hillis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a great book. But the bible is better.