The Emperor and the Ring

Seeker Trilogy #2

by Jeff Gaura

Rome ruled Judah in the first century, but neither party wanted the other. The book is action-packed and takes place in ancient Judah as well as in the Colosseum of downtown Rome. Two Hebrew cousins experience great atrocities and feel that they have no other hope than to attempt to cross the sea to reach Rome and seek an audience with the emperor. Along the way, they both evade and experience traumatic events as they seek out an opportunity to get their family back. They meet changers of history as they, themselves, become part of Hebrew history books.

280 pages, Paperback

Published June 21, 2021

About the author

Jeff is a multifaceted Christian author, adventurer, and coach whose life experiences fuel his captivating storytelling. A former IT executive and public school teacher, Jeff served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal, where he taught science, built schools, and founded The Nepal Project—a nonprofit that constructs educational facilities in the Dang Valley and has raised over $50,000 for grassroots efforts. His adventures span high-altitude treks in the Himalayas, cycling the Blue Ridge Parkway, and leading expeditions in Spain, France, and Alaska.
As the Chief Threshold Officer at Threshold Academy, Jeff coaches elite athletes who have secured 19 national podiums and two world championship finishes in triathlon and duathlon. Holding USA Triathlon Level 2 and ACSM certifications, he emphasizes holistic growth and inspires others to overcome their limits.
Jeff's writing blends faith, history, and redemption in the multi-generational "Seekers" series, set in first-century Palestine amid Roman rule and Christianity's rise. Books like Correae Chronicle, The Emperor and the Ring, and Of Healing and Finding Home explore identity, trauma, and divine purpose. His nonfiction Letters to and from Eternity draws from real events. Discover his God-inspired tales on Amazon.com and jeffgaura.com—where adventure meets eternal truth.

Reviews

[Stacie]

I won this book off the goodreads giveaway so I had to buy the first book before I could read this one.

I do have to say that I enjoyed this one more than the first. The action and faith that all the characters had was what kept me going. There were slow parts, but it would pick up and then slow down. I loved how we went from Mishi, Rufus, and Yael to Caleb, Eliza, and another Yael. They each were going through something and now we are left with them searching for that healing. Can't wait for the next book.

[Jeff Gaura]

Battle scenes, trauma, and historically accurate depictions of combat in the Coliseum make this a good one.