MS Review – Titus and the Christian Coin – historical fiction
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Book Title: Titus and the Christian Coin: An Adventure of Faith and Freedom by Dennis Conrad
Category: Teen and Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-18), 132 pages
Genre: Christian Teen and Young Adult Ancient Historical Fiction
Publisher: Write4Christ Publishing
Release date: November 3, 2025
Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (EPUB), audiobook (audible-download)
Tour dates: Jan 6 to Feb 2, 2025
Content Rating: G. This Christian book is for teens and young adult.
Dennis does an excellent job stirring up the heart and imagination of his reader. A must read for all Christians, both young and old. — Derek Singer, Pastor, Canyon Lake Community Church, Canyon Lake, California
When Titus refuses to deny his Christian faith, Roman persecution destroys his family and condemns him to a brutal life in the copper mines of northern Italy.
Underground, surrounded by despair and danger, he must choose between hatred and hope, revenge and redemption.
From a mine collapse to an emperor’s audience hall, Titus’s journey spans the Roman Empire during Constantine’s transformative reign. Alongside Tribune Felix, he discovers that true freedom comes through forgiveness, not force. Authentic historical details bring ancient Rome to life while timeless themes of faith, friendship, and courage inspire modern readers.
This gripping adventure combines accurate historical research with compelling storytelling. Readers will witness early Christian persecution, experience Roman culture, and walk through Constantine’s palace while following Titus’s transformation from broken slave to Roman citizen.
An unforgettable tale where archaeological accuracy meets heart-pounding adventure, proving that faith can triumph over the darkest circumstances and that God’s love never abandons His people.
My MS Review
Conrad, Dennis with Derinda Babcock. Titus and the Christian Coin: An Adventure of Faith and Freedom. Menifree, CA: Write4Christ Publishing, 2025.
I enjoy historical fiction but it isn’t often I see historical fiction for teens and preteens set in 300AD.
Titus and the Christian Coin touches on the persecution of Christians during the early years of Christianity. A topic that is important for young Christians to learn about – realizing what people through the ages have had to endure when they stand up for their faith.
Titus’s parents are sent to the arena and Titus is sent to work in the mines. He works through many emotions and comes to the place of forgiveness. Titus’s story has a happy ending but that wasn’t the case for many Christians in the Roman Empire.
Readers will learn about the persecution of Christians and a bit of Roman history and culture as they read this well-written book.
While this is a book written for teens, adults interested in this time period will also enjoy the book. I hope that Dennis Conrad writes more about this time period.
Titus and the Christian Coin would be a great addition to a K-12 Christian School library. It is appropriate for older elementary and up.
I received a complimentary copy of Titus and the Christian Coin. This is my honest review.
Meet the Authors – Dennis Conrad and Derinda Babcock:
Dennis Conrad began writing stories for children in 2007. Over the years, he and his wife, Diane, have enterained their 11 nieces and nephews. He has taught high school through univeristy and around the world. He’s helped many to see God in their lives.
As a former coin collector of fifty years, Dennis combines his love of Jesus, the Bible, children’s literature, and writing stories about coins.
He is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators and a Fellow of the National Writing Project.
connect with the authors: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Sounds like a fabulous book.
Thanks for a great review. Blessings to you and yours, Dennis
You are welcome
You are welcome!
I love the cover of the book.
This should be a fantastic novel. Thanks for sharing.
This book sounds like a good read. I like the cover art.
Thank you for the review. It looks interesting.