"The reigning king of Christian thrillers... kicks down the door of biblical fiction." -Publishers Weekly A.D. 30 The outcast daughter of one of the most powerful Bedouin sheikhs in Arabia, Maviah is called on to protect the very people who rejected her. When their enemies launch a sudden attack with devastating consequences, Maviah escapes with the help of two of her father's warriors-Saba, who speaks more with his sword than his voice, and Judah, a Jew who comes from a tribe that can read the stars. Their journey will be fraught with terrible danger. If they can survive the vast forbidding sands of a desert that is deadly to most, they will reach a brutal world subjugated by kings and emperors. There Maviah must secure an unlikely alliance with King Herod of the Jews. But Maviah's path leads her unexpectedly to another man. An enigmatic teacher who speaks of a way in this life that offers greater power than any kingdom. His name is Yesh-ua, and his words turn everything known on its head. Though following him may present even greater danger, his may be the only way for Maviah to save her people— and herself. "Captivates readers from the first page ... This is a must read." —RT Book Reviews, Top Pick "[A.D. 30) showcases the New York Times best-selling author's gift for immersing readers in ancient settings, believable characters, and high-octane story lines.. fiction of the highest caliber." -Library Journal, Pick of the Month