A Novel of Sin & Redemption
MOSES
The Cross & The Gun
Inspired by the life of Saint Moses the Black, a contemporary novel of violence, grace, and the brutal cost of transformation. Retold in a gritty urban setting.
The Story
Moe ruled the city with gun & muscle.
In a single night, he lost everything.
Hunted and out of options, he finds sanctuary at an Orthodox monastery, where an elder meets his violence with unyielding grace.
As his old life claws him back, Moe must choose:
Revenge or redemption. The cross, or the gun.
what readers are saying
A remarkable modern rendition of an ancient and epic story of repentance, salvation, and human transfiguration. The author perfectly conveys both the scandal and the unimaginable beauty of the life of St Moses the strong. May this novel, and the life of Abba Moses inspire many to follow Christ.
Fr. Anthony Mourad
St. George & St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church
In imaginative, un-sanitized prose, Elgamal has captured the spirit of one of the greatest stories of repentance in the Orthodox tradition, bringing the tale of St. Moses to life without flinching away from the truth of either human brokenness or the often-harrowing path to healing. This novelization is a true gift.
Sherry Shenoda
Author of Mummy Eaters & The Lightkeeper
Grounded in Tradition
Ancient Wisdom.
Modern framing.
Moses: The Cross and the Gun is rooted in the early Church, drawing on the Sayings of the Desert Fathers, the writings of John Cassian, the letters of Saint Macarius, and the patristic tradition.
Ideal for Orthodox Christians · Catholics · Readers Drawn to Stories of Repentance
A Powerful Addition to Faith Libraries, Book Clubs & Parish Bookstores
Serious, uncompromising fiction grounded in the Church Fathers. For mature readers seeking a faith-rooted literary thriller.
Parish Bookstores
A conversation-starting addition to your community's reading shelf.
Faith Libraries
Orthodox fiction grounded in patristic sources, not sanitized platitudes.
Book Clubs
Rich themes of repentance, grace, and transformation fuel deep discussion.
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