The Roman, the Twelve and the King (Volume 2) (The Epic Order of the Seven)

FIVE STARS (Reviewed by Lynn F. for Readers Favorite)"An excellent series that should be in every child's home library. Not only do they learn about the Bible and the characters but they go along on an adventure as well." "Nowthere are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to bewritten, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that wouldbe written." - John 21:25 Preach it, John! My esteemed fellow author indeedknows what he's talking about. Trust me, I couldn't even fully write about allof the things Jesus did that were written down. I know how overwhelmed John and this three colleagues (Matthew,Mark and Luke) must have felt in trying to capture everything Jesus did. I haveto admit it was a bit overwhelming as I began the process of tackling a book onthe life of THE central figure in all of history: Jesus Christ. I haven'tcovered every single scene of Jesus' ministry. I've hit the highlights, majorscenes and crucial things to know about the road leading to the cross. But whenit comes to the Passion, every word is there. As Michael P. Monaco explained, God spoke to me atone of his concerts in Williamsburg, and the plot line of writing the story ofJesus within the story of Handel writing Messiah fell into my heart and mind. God spoke to me on another pivotal night:Christmas Eve 2011. I was sitting in the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, GAwhen he said, "You need to get to London and sit in Handel's composing room andwrite." I replied, "Seriously, God?" To which he replied, "SERIOUSLY."So on March 5, 2012, I sat in the very room whereHandel wrote Messiah and wrote thescene of him writing it. I cannot begin to tell you how surreal that was, and Ipray that the inspiration I experienced will strike a chord in your heart thatyou've never heard before!Hallelujah and Happy Reading! From the Inside Flap A Word about the MESSIAHSeveral years ago while researching for The Voice, the Revolution, and the Jewel, Jenny L. Cote attended one of my concerts at Colonial Williamsburg. Whilelistening to my narration about George F. Handel and Maurice Greene, the HolySpirit intervened and planted the seed for TheRoman, the Twelve and the King. Eventually, a certain mouse named Nigel P. Monaco, hmmm, came upon the scene as well. Jenny's passion for the Lord and for History becomesquite evident in this book, which I know will appeal to both young and old.With her usual tenacious research, Jenny has managed to present Handel's greatchoral masterpiece Messiah with a newand unique treatment, and I personally think it will open the door for many aperson to listen to the great masterwork who may never have done so. Jenny isthe Lord's scribe, and despite all the excitement and adventure you willexperience with your familiar character friends, the Word of the Lord resonatesthroughout the book.xa0 I am grateful to have been a part of this project,and I am proud to recommend The Roman,the Twelve, and the King. Michael P.MonacoWilliamsburg, Virginia Time-Travel Thrills, Dangerous Intrigue, Heartache and Humor, Exquisite Grace and Love, and Mind-Blowing Truth It's 1735 London and composer George F. Handel ispassed over by the King of England for the most important musical post in the world;little does he know that God has a far greater assignment-- he is to compose themost important piece of music of all time: Messiah. The Order of the Seven were with Isaiah when he wrote the words, now they willbe with Handel as he sets those words to music. Nigel is given the seeminglyimpossible task of playing a mouse-sized violin in Handel's ear every night toinspire the music of Messiah. Butbefore a single note is played, the team must go back and revisit their timewith Jesus. The animals enter the life of Jesus on the day hefirst learns that he is Messiah, and are given the joy of interacting withJesus who knows who they really are. Working behind the scenes from Jesus'childhood to adulthood, the team follows Jesus and his twelve disciples throughthe joy and controversy of Jesus' ministry leading up to the painful purpose ofhis coming: the Passion. The Enemy tried to prevent Messiah's birth - now he willstop at nothing to ensure his death through the Pharisees, Judas, Herod, andPilate. But everything becomes clear as to why the Cross is the Divine Plan allalong. The powerful saga of the Roman family of Antonius continues as CenturionArmandas encounters Jesus across the years, playing a pivotal role in theevents of the greatest story ever told. Before re-entering time in 1741, the animals mustretrieve three items to bring back for Nigel to accomplish his assignment. Theclimactic ending leads up to the London premiere of Messiah. Filled with riotoushumor, tender moments, intense action, deep spiritual truths, and mind-blowingtwists in the folds of history, you will never view the life of Messiah thesame way again. Award-winning author and speaker Jenny L. Cote, who developed an early passion for God, history, and young people, beautifully blends these three passions in her two fantasy fiction series, The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz® and Epic Order of the Seven®. Likened to C. S. Lewis by readers and book reviewers alike, she speaks on creative writing to schools, universities and conferences around the world.xa0 Jenny has a passion for making history fun for kids of all ages, instilling in them a desire to discover their part in HIStory. Her love for research has taken her to most Revolutionary sites in the U.S., to London (with unprecedented access to Handel House Museum to write in Handel's composing room), Oxford (to stay in the home of C. S. Lewis, 'the Kilns', and interview Lewis' secretary, Walter Hooper at the Inklings' famed The Eagle and Child Pub), Paris, Normandy, Rome, Israel, and Egypt. She partnered with the National Park Service to produce Epic Patriot Camp, a summer writing camp at Revolutionary parks to excite kids about history, research and writing. Jenny's books are available online and in stores around the world, as well as in multiple e-book formats. Jenny has been featured by FOX NEWS on Fox & Friends and local Fox Affiliates, as well as numerous Op-Ed pieces on FoxNews.com. She has also been interviewed by nationally syndicated radio and print media, as well as international publications.xa0 Jenny holds two marketing degrees from the University of Georgia and Georgia State University. A Virginia native, Jenny now lives with her family in Roswell, Georgia. Read more