Footsteps of St. Peter, The Early Years — Mac McConnell

Book 1 of The Judean Chronicles, Footsteps of St. Peter, The Early Year dives deep Simon's boyhood - his family - his hometown - his adoration of his father - his love of the sea and of fishing - and his disdain of all things religious. Simon develops a deep loyalty to family and a passion for excellence, but he blames God for an unexplained tragedy and refuses to listen to his little brother's pleading to meet the latest itinerant teacher in town...until...