Road to Byzantium: A Novel of the First Crusade

When young Radeaux is sent away by his own father, it seemed like destiny demanded that he meet Laele, herself an orphan. But after she is cruelly taken from him, and his entire family is killed, Radeaux vows to begin playing by his own rules. His only path to redemption is to endure warfare and treachery on a march that spans a continent. He is determined to survive, especially once he discovers Laele is waiting for him at the end of it. These are just two of an incredible cast of characters in this epic adventure.

"Jon has the remarkable ability to bring sweeping historical events into focus with carefully created fictional characters and their stories. In Road to Byzantium, he makes the struggles, horrors, and triumphs of the Crusade more real and ultimately offers a fresh perspective."

-Candace Denning, literary editor