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Jerusalem’s Rain Named One of Booklist’s Top Ten Christian Novels of 2003

     Selected as one of Booklist’s Top Ten Christian Novels of 2003, Jerusalem’s Rain is a revisionist look at the life of Simon Peter, following one of the greatest pivotal moments of religious history the crucifixion.  Tormented by his recent actions the shameful denial of his Lord and Master Peter is forced to come to terms with his faith, and with himself. Called "Lliteras' great achievement" in a starred review by Booklist, Jerusalem’s Rain explores the flaws, triumphs and failures of Jesus’ beloved disciple as he struggles with the question, Once you have betrayed your Lord, where do you turn?

     Through Peter’s story, D.S. Lliteras brings to life Roman-occupied Jerusalem in its darkest hour, a time of transition when admitting to being a Christian could mean your life.  Lliteras offers an unflinching look at what it really meant to be a follower of Christ in this time of great persecution, and unearths the difficulties Jesus’ disciples had to face in order to maintain an unwavering faith.

     Jerusalem’s Rain is the tale of a simple man caught in extraordinary circumstances and how his life was changed forever. Lliteras brings to life not only Peter, but also the many devotees of Christ, men and women, who historically played a crucial role in the early days of Christianity. Based on biblical fact, and presented in fictional format, Lliteras masterfully recreates the life and times of one of the most prolific men in history.

The authors’ previous work, The Thieves of Golgotha and Judas the Gentile, have been noted as "thought provoking" by Library Journal and "subtle, provocative" by Booklist.

Fiction  •  ISBN 1-57174-340-5  • $19.95  • Trade Cloth