Standing up for what one believes has many consequences—including, at times, death. This book looks at the 21 Coptic Christians who were executed in February of 2015 and examines various aspects of martyrdom. I found this book interesting but disturbing. There comes a time when a person must make decisions or will have decisions made for them that will test the depths of their beliefs. The question is whether a person will face the consequences, whatever they may be, in a valiant way.

I voluntarily provided my own opinion on an Advanced Readers Copy that was supplied by the publisher and NetGalley.

An interesting look at the Coptic Church in Egypt from its beginnings to recent times. Including information of the 21 martyrs, this is a religious group and place I was only slightly familiar with and I found the author's descriptions and conclusions interesting and thoughtprovoking. The novella is a quick read but a worth while one.