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Captive in Babylon

A new novel set in Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylon, the most magnificent and largest city in the world in the 6th century B.C.E. The story centers on Nathan, a Judean boy caught between the worldly temptations of Babylon and the spiritual pull of Judah, the lost homeland of his people. As he comes of age, Nathan must prove himself in the House of Lions and on the battlefield, as a scholar and scribe in the Royal Court, and as the passionate partner of Hannah, the woman who captures his heart.

About Daniel Peters

Daniel Peters is the author of a highly acclaimed trilogy of historical novels tracing the demise of the three great cultures of Mesoamerica: the Aztecs, Maya and the Incas. With all three novels from his Mesoamerican trilogy translated into German and one into Italian, he has achieved an international following.

Daniel’s historical novels are based on meticulous research about the politics and culture of lost civilizations. He weaves the lives of his fictional characters in with those of known historical figures, aiming to inform as well as entertain. His newest novel, based on years of research, turns its attention to the story of the Judean captivity in Babylon during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Daniel graduated from Yale University with a degree in English.

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