The Thieves of Golgotha

"Startling, surprisingly successful."
        --Booklist
 
"Though-provoking,,,Recommended."
        --Library Journal
 
"A sympathetic fictional portrait."
      --  Publisher's Weekly
 
"A tough, vivid, extraordinary novel." (starred review)
        --John  Mort  (author of Christian Fiction, A guide to the genre)

One event has had more influence on Western culture than almost any other in history: the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. For 2000 years the world has sought to better know, and to better understand, this man and His message. But what about the two criminals who were crucified alongside Jesus on that historic day? Who were these men who were tied by fate to one of history's most extraordinary teachers? Little or nothing has been told of their story.

The Thieves of Golgotha is an intensely dramatic portrayal of these two felons and their final days: Nikos, a free-born Greek sold into Roman slavery by his father, and Azriel, an unrepentant, agnostic Galilean. In prison they meet Bartholomew, a follower of Jesus, whose unshakeable faith gives them pause, and Barabbas, the Judean who would be released so that Jesus could fulfill His destiny. From their prison window, they observe the trial with Pilate; and finally they meet Jesus on the crosses of Golgotha.

Praise for Jerusalem's Rain by D.S. Lliteras:

"Top 10 Christian Novel of 2003. Lliteras' great achievement."
                        --Booklist (starred review)
 
"Best genre Fiction of 2003. Outstanding biblical novel."
            --Library Journal
 
"In Jerusalem's Rain, D.S. Lliteras completes the author's portrayal of Jesus with a new look at Peter and his anguish."
            --Publisher's Weekly
 
"D.S. Lliteras has written a compelling and memorable tale...fascinating reading."
            --Midwest Book Review

Praise for Judas the Gentile by D.S. Lliteras:
  
"Top 10 Christian Novel of 2000. Subtle, provocative."
            --Booklist
 
"Judas' struggle to understand his motives, his faith and his destiny propel this tale."
      --Publisher's Weekly
 
D.S. Lliteras has given readers much to think about in Judas the Gentile."
            --Midwest Book Review
 
"A true work of enduring literature."
        --Wisconsin Bookwatch

Praise for The Silence of John by D.S. Lliteras:

"Outstanding...Highly Recommended."
                        --Library Journal (starred review)

"Lliteras sees in them [women] the best humankind has to offer."
                        --Booklist (starred review)

"The Silence of John explores the loyalty and sacrifice of Jesus' female disciples, John's helplessness, and the cultural exclusion of women at that time."
                        --Publisher's Weekly