You know the biblical story of Daniel. But you’ve never experienced it like this.
A breathtaking supernatural epic adventure of one of the most beloved heroes of the faith—retold with biblical and historical fidelity.
Daniel is young, sharp, full of faith, and newly captive to King Nebuchadnezzar.
But Babylon doesn’t want Daniel’s life—it wants his allegiance.
In the House of the Tablet, he’s trained to speak the empire’s language and learn its “wisdom,” along with fellow captive Jews, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
As long as they don’t notice the surrender happening one small choice at a time.
But the pressure isn’t only from priests and officials. The high priest’s son and his bully gang make Daniel a target, daring him to break and be made a eunuch.
Far away in Jerusalem, Ariela, the young girl Daniel loves, is fighting her own dangerous battle—as a secret messenger for Jeremiah the prophet.
Will she ever see her Daniel again? Will Jeremiah’s predictions of destruction be her own?
Above it all, another conflict rages: archangels move in secret, Watchers masquerade as gods of Babylon, Persia, and Greece, while Yahweh remains sovereign over kingdoms that think they rule the world.
Written by respected Christian author and best-seller Brian Godawa, this series is perfect for readers of C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, Narnia, Lord of the Rings, Ted Dekker, and Frank Peretti.
This novel is the first book of the Daniel Trilogy.
Biblical and Historical Research
Get the companion book, The Spiritual World of Daniel and Babylon to learn the amazing biblical and historical research behind the novel.
Spin-off Series to Chronicles of the Nephilim
What if the pagan gods of the nations were fallen angelic Watchers from God’s throne? The Daniel Trilogy is part of the series Chronicles of the Watchers that charts the influence of spiritual warfare on human history, just like Chronicles of the Nephilim and Chronicles of the Apocalypse.
Customer Reviews
Making the Old Testament Come Alive!
"The plot follows three trajectories which slowly begin to intersect. Jeremiah is in Jerusalem, prophesying and warning the remaining tribes of Judah to return to Yahweh. Daniel and his friends are conscripted to Babylon and are in training to become scribes in the royal court (imagine Harry Potter meeting God). In the midst of all of this, the Persian, Egyptian and other local gods are battling against Yahweh and his messengers in the unseen spiritual world."
Nancy Ricker
Not Just Fiction
“One of the things that separates Brian from other authors, is the usage of biblical passages, as well as explaining the societal cultural climate of the area. This book as well as all of his others will help you understand the Bible, give an explanation to difficult verses, and guide you academic research he used. We are in trouble times, but so was Jeremiah & Daniel, read how Yahweh helped them, because HE will help us.”
William Trimm
The Supernatural Realm Comes Alive Again
“There have been many awesome authors giving us a fascinating glimpse into the supernatural realm: E. Traylor, G. Edwards, W. Myers, R. Ellwood, D. Hirt, S. Lawhead, F. Peretti, and T. Dekker. Brian Godawa stands with them all. His detailed historical research adds a flavor to his wonderful characters that makes you a participant in the story – not just an observer. He maintains integrity to the biblical text while stretching your imagination to what might have been.”
Rick T.
Making Scripture COME ALIVE in your hands!
“We live in a time where deception is rampant and where God's word is often polluted with false teaching. Discernment and understanding are critical (especially in matters of spiritual warfare). If you struggle to read scripture, and if absorbing God's word happens best for you in novel form, Brian's Chronicles of the Watchers series is hands down the best spiritual warfare novel series you can get your hands on.”
Kyle
Thrilling Imaginative Retelling of the Book of Daniel
“In many ways, its author Brian Godawa could be labelled as a modern day J.R.R. Tolkien or C.S. Lewis. He is like Tolkien in his ability to write an epic narrative that is captivating in its imaginary storytelling, and he is like C.S. Lewis in his ability to communicate timeless Christian truths embodied in engrossing stories written in simple prose. Anyone who is a fan of either Tolkien or Lewis will truly enjoy reading this book.”
Ninecuritiba
A new supernatural epic that affirms Scripture
“This novel is thoroughly Biblical and orthodox - which is why Bible-believing Christians, and indeed anyone else, should buy this book ASAP. In sum, this is a new supernatural epic that affirms Scripture. A game-changer for Christian novels and Bible novels.”
