Meet Chana (the protagonist) She is an 18 year old woman living in Sychar Samaria. She is a Samaritan living with her parents and brother, Naftili. She loves a 20 year old shepherd and plans on marrying him until a terrible accident cripples her abba and she is forced into a marriage of a questionable older man in the village. Before that marriage can take place she is taken captive by a Roman centurion when her family cannot afford to pay their taxes. Throughout her journey she encounters Yeshua and the dragon Myrria, who has come to Earth as HaShem’s messenger to found a group that will spread and protect the Word of God.
When the head of an ancient Samaritan family is injured it throws the family into turmoil. There isn’t enough money to pay the hefty Roman taxes. The daughter, Chana is taken as compensation and forced into slavery inside a cruel centurion’s home. As a slave, Chana witnesses the miracles of Yeshua. They give her hope as she stands up to the abuses of the centurion’s children and survives unspeakable atrocities. When the centurion travels to Jerusalem, Chana is unaware of her family’s presence in the city. But the holy city brings nothing but horror when Chana witnesses the crucifixion at the hand of the Romans. Naftili, Chana’s brother, is taken as a slave in the same house as his sister, where he discovers that Chana isn’t the same girl he grew up with. Their fate to live a life as slaves seems impossible to overcome until they are rescued by dragons sent from God. But all is not easy as their faith journey continues. They will encounter obstacles designed to prevent them from becoming Dragon Guardians, faithful followers who spread and protect the Word of God.
For the last several years I have been writing this YA Biblical/Historical Fantasy. If it is part of God’s plan I hope to publish this book by the end of the year. Over the next several months I will introduce you to the characters and the conflicts they will face.
