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Nikolai the Penitent
Nikolai the Penitent
Nikolai the Penitent
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Salvation must be paid in blood.

The Black Death ravages 14th century Europe. Kingdoms crumble, cities fall, family members abandon one another. God has forsaken His children and now chaos reigns.

A young man who has lost everything is swept up in the turmoil and finds his calling in the Brotherhood of the Cross - groups of pious men and women who viciously whip themselves as they parade through the streets of sinful cities, hoping their sacrifice will atone for the iniquities of the people. As the scars grow on Nikolai's back, he purges himself of lust, fear, and doubt, but the price he pays will threaten his very soul.

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Release dateApr 3, 2024
ISBN9781945712319
Nikolai the Penitent
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Mark Carver

Mark Carver writes dark, edgy books that tackle tough spiritual issues. He is currently working on his seventh novel. Besides writing, he is passionate about art, tattoos, heavy metal, and medieval architecture.After living in China for more than eight years, he now lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife and two children.

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