Marcus Coles

Author Bio:

I have been writing novels for a few years ago but have only recently started to make an effort to, 'get them out there.' It is quite a daunting prospect but I think I am starting to get the hang of it. My first novel was a YA murder-mystery adventure set aboard the Titanic. In 2017 I set about writing an epic saga set in the first century AD. It follows a Roman soldier, Jewish Pharisee, ordinary young man and a mother and daughter. Their stories intertwine and as the story progresses they get closer and closer to an encounter with Jesus. At 250,000 words, I realised it was probably too long for most readers. This year I have been editing it to make it work as a trilogy. The first in the series is called The Breaking Dawn. I loved writing it and am excited for people to read it. I have also written some adventure novels where my main characters go in search of long-lost Biblical artefacts. These will release in 2022.

I love reading too, particularly historical novels, gothic fiction and classics. I also read history books which is what I have rearmost of. I have only discovered novels in the last few years. My favourite author is Agatha Christie and my favourite novel is The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas.

I am a History teacher in the North East of England. When I am not casting pearls before swine, I am reading, writing, watching sport or out with the family. I have been married nearly fourteen years and have three children aged seven, nine and eleven.

I am active in my local church. During the recent lockdowns, I enjoyed filming short bible studies and lessons from church history for people.

The Breaking Dawn

It is the first century AD and the iron grip of the Roman Empire is tightening around the lands of the Great Sea. Varius is a young Roman soldier, satisfied with his comfortable life in the Eternal City. When he is thrust from the family home, he ends up on a ship bound for Egypt. Here he will garrison…