Tale of the Penitent Thief

Don Willis

Apr 2013 · WestBow Press

About this ebook

Arguably the most in?uential ?gure in human history was Jesus Christ. Wars were fought in his name. In his name many nations rose, and many nations fell. Many prominent leaders gained power from him, and many others were persecuted and killed for their belief in him.

It has been said that over 6 billion Bibles have been printed in almost every language, and countless other millions of stories, books, and ?lms have told the story of his life. Yet, he died with two men by his side, and history knows almost nothing about them.

Until now.

Young Dismas and his brother Jotham are blissfully unaware of the lifelong journey that awaits them soon after their encounter with the young girl, Mary, her husband, Joseph, and their baby, Jesus. Their lives will soon take a very cruel turn that leads through hurt, hardship, betrayal, and murder.

Along the way, they make unlikely alliances with Tiran and Gestas, two known criminals with a penchant for theft and murder. It is a path that will ultimately lead them all to intersect with their brutal destinies.

Throughout their journey, their lives will intersect with some of the most famous ?gures of the Bible, and they will learn about love, faith, and the most powerful weapon against sin... forgiveness.

Ratings and reviews

Lots of typos and errors, but not bad if you can get passed those. Story is decent, book is entertaining. Plot twist at the end I didn't see coming. All in all, it was good.

About the author

A Christian foremost, a husband and father of five, Don Willis is a Marine Corps veteran with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and has spent a majority of his career in law enforcement and investigations. Don also has a tremendous amount of international experience and has spent several years living in Japan, Russia, and the UK.

It is through these unique experiences and his Christian faith that Don has gained a deeper insight into human nature. In his role, he is often exposed to people going through the worst time in their lives. It has allowed him to have a deeper understanding of the thoughts and motivations that people experience when they make mistakes and they genuinely want to make things right. Through these experiences, Don has also learned to appreciate the value of finding ways to help the youth of today make better decisions to avoid problems later in life. Because of this passion, he has also done a great deal of work volunteering with youth organizations his entire life.

Today Don works and resides with his family in Bentonville, Arkansas.