In a far corner of the Roman Empire, a radical sect is growing. Alone, and battling his sexuality, Saul scrapes together a living exposing these nascent Christians, but on the road to Damascus, everything changes. Saul - now Paul - becomes drawn into this new religion and its mysterious leader. As competition to create the definitive version of Christ's life grows violent, he begins to question his new faith and the man at its heart. From the acclaimed author of "The Slap" and "Barracuda".