Though they live in my heart and mind, Nathan and Alexandra, Simeon Onias, Judas the Zealot, and their extended families are entirely fictional.
To avoid confusion I changed Antigonus’s (The nephew of the High Priest John Hycranus.) name to Hasmond, as it was too similar to Antipater (Herod’s father). I changed the time of Julius Caesar’s visit to Antioch from summer to the previous winter. I did it for my own pleasure—I loved the idea of the maiden’s dance and wanted it to play a part in Nathan and Alexandra’s romance.
The Barbarian, the next book in The Herod Chronicles, features Lydia Onias and Kadar the Barbarian’s love story.
~ Author Note ~
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I hope you enjoyed The Warrior. The next book in The Herod Chronicles series is Lydia Onias and Kadar the Barbarian’s story and covers the years when Herod’s enemies have him on the run and fighting for his future. Find The Barbarian here: http://dld.bz/TheBarbarian
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Thank you for reading Warrior! As an author I love feedback. So, tell me what you liked, what you loved, even what you hated. I’d love to hear from you. You can write me at: [email protected] and visit me at: http://www.WandaAnnThomas.com
Finally, I need to ask you a favor. If you are so inclined, I’d love a review of The Warrior. Reviews can be hard to come by these days. You, the reader, have the power now to make or break a book.
All the best,
Wanda Ann Thomas
~ Other Books by Wanda Ann Thomas ~
The Stonecutter: A Herod Chronicles Novella
http://dld.bz/Stonecutter
The Barbarian (Book 2)
http://dld.bz/TheBarbarian
Warring Desires (Book 3)
http://dld.bz/WarringDesires
~ Acknowledgements ~
Many thanks to readers Kim Haas, Cindy Thorne, Barbara Hansen, and Ellen Willette for cheering me on as I learned the art of writing and storytelling. I want to thank Linda Roman for her kind encouragement and helpful lessons in grammar. Thanks also to beta reader Marti Chabot and her enthusiastic support. A big shout out to Romance Writers of America and my MERWA friends, great organizations lending assistance and education to aspiring and published authors.
Hugs and gratitude to my critique partners Megan Macijauskas, Michelle Libby, Judi Phillips, and Nina Pierce. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your advice and knowledge and for your tough, honest, insightful assessment of my writing. You girls are the best!
Much appreciation to my editor Faith Freewoman who was a joy to work with. Her expertise and eye for detail added the shine to the manuscript. The beautiful book cover was created by Dar Albert of Wicked Smart Designs.
Love to my husband, my children, and my family who bring laughter and light and joy to my life. And all praise to God for his abundant, gracious gifts.
~ About the Author ~
Wanda Ann Thomas writes fast-paced historical romance centered on heart-felt love stories. She adores warrior heroes and courageous heroines, who together brave any danger for loved ones and struggle against overwhelming obstacles to win their happy ever after.
Building stories based in the ancient world, Wanda’s interest in first century history was sparked by reading the works of the Jewish historian, Josephus. The inspiration for The HEROD CHRONICLES came about while doing research for another project and she discovered the particulars of Herod the Great's career. Herod was a fascinating, complicated man who left behind a lasting legacy on the advent one of the great turning points in history.
A native of the state of Maine, Wanda starts each day bright and early at her computer drinking coffee and writing. When the weather allows she and her husband average three to four rounds of golf a week. She confesses to being overly fond of chocolate chips cookies, winter vacations spent in sunny Florida, and her large boisterous family.
Table of Contents
Copy Right
Dedication
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Map of Israel
Map of Jerusalem
Historical Note
Author Note
Other Books by Wanda Ann Thomas
Acknowledgements
About the Author
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