About the Book

Book: Masa Chronicles: The Copper Scroll

Author: Nicholas Teeguarden

Genre: Christian Fiction Action/Suspense

Release Date: October 7, 2025

When American grad student and Veteran Joshua Bennett lands in Amman, Jordan, he thinks he’s chasing academic glory. What he finds instead is a centuries-old mystery that’s been waiting for someone reckless or desperate enough to uncover it.

At the center of it all is the Copper Scroll, a cryptic Dead Sea artifact rumored to hold clues to an ancient treasure buried deep in the Judean desert. But Joshua soon learns it’s no ordinary scroll.

Hidden symbols, coded phrases, and whispers of a “shepherd’s path” point to something far more significant and far more dangerous.

As the clues mount, so do the warnings. A silent observer in the library. A cryptic priest with a knowing smile. A message slipped into Joshua’s backpack: The shepherd’s path is not for the faint-hearted.

A cryptic priest and a rabbi jump in to help understand uncovered information. As Mossad agents, Templar knights, and ISIS operatives close in, Joshua and his allies race to unravel the truth. But who seeks to unearth it, and who will kill to keep it buried?

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About the Author

Nicholas Teeguarden writes faith-fueled thrillers that explore the intersection of history, belief, and discovery. His debut, The Copper Scroll: Masa Chronicles, follows archaeologist Joshua “Masa” Bennett across the Middle East in a race to uncover one of history’s most enigmatic biblical relics. Praised for its vivid realism and clean storytelling, the novel has been honored with a ChristLit Award, a Readers’ Favorite 5-star review, and recognition at the Paris Book Festival.

A veteran whose global service inspires his storytelling, Teeguarden aims to create cinematic fiction that uplifts while it thrills. He is currently developing the next installment in The Masa Chronicles alongside The Teeguarden Writing Room, a growing creative community where readers and writers explore faith, art, and story together.

More from Nicholas

Whenever I think of telling a story, I have Indiana Jones swapping the bag of sand with the golden idol. The spirits swirling around the Nazis and the uncanny escapes from the clutches of death.

I spent my early adult years stomping through biblical lands with the military, experiencing life that seemed to represent many stages of evolution. Seeing the differences in how people value life, faith, and each other.

I experienced the heart-pounding adrenaline of adventure, the edge of life moments, and the strange stillness that follows them. The sights, sounds, and smells of those places stay with you forever.

When I finally retired, I walked to the altar, a different kind of battlefield, and realized that all those years of chasing survival were really leading me to understand purpose.

That moment changed how I responded to almost everything that came after, and it’s what shaped The Copper Scroll.

Like me, Joshua “Masa” Bennett isn’t just searching for an ancient artifact; he’s looking for proof that faith still matters, that truth can survive the centuries, and that even when everything feels lost, redemption can still be found buried beneath the dust.

Writing this book was my way of reconnecting with those memories, with the lands I once marched through, and with the faith that anchored me through it all.
It’s a story of mystery, courage, and belief. The kind of adventure that begins in the desert but ends in the heart.

Interview with Nicholas

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?

When the stories in my head stopped feeling like daydreams and started feeling like assignments I needed to get on paper.

How long does it take you to write a book?

Usually several years from first draft through all the rewrites, research, and cooling-off periods.

What is your real-life work schedule like when writing?

Very ordinary: fit writing into the margins around a regular workday—early mornings, late nights, and stolen hours on weekends.

What are your favorite books to read?

Historical thrillers, science fiction, and faith-driven suspense—anything that blends big ideas with strong characters and some danger.

When did you write your first book, and how old were you?

The first full, serious novel draft came in adulthood, after years of half-finished attempts and learning the craft.

How do you create your main characters?

They usually start with a question—“Who would be most tested by this situation?”—and then get built from bits of people, fears, and hopes that feel honest.

Most difficult part of writing a book?

The middle, when the excitement of starting is gone, the ending is still far away, and you have to keep showing up anyway.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing?

Spend time with family, hunt birds with my dogs, play video games, and explore new places with no set plan.

What does your family think of your writing?

They have been incredibly supportive—from “Future Bestselling Author” jokes to celebrating each new step like it matters.

Do you base your characters on real people?

Never one-to-one, but yes—most characters are mosaics made from many real people plus plenty of imagination.

Have you experienced writer’s block, and how do you handle it?

Yes. The cure is usually to lower the pressure, write something small and imperfect, or shift to research or revision until the gears start moving again.

Most surprising thing you learned in creating your books?

How often God used the story to work on me first, especially in the tension between wanting control and being called to trust.

How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?

So far, Masa Chronicles: The Copper Scroll is the flagship and favorite—it is the story that pulled everything together.

Where can readers find out more about you and your books?

At nickteeguarden.com, on major book retailers, and through interviews and content linked from the website and YouTube channel.

Any current or upcoming projects?

Yes—a new story in the Masa universe and a standalone Historic Fiction with some slow burn, or my attempt anyway.

Blog Stops

Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, February 10

Simple Harvest Reads, February 11 (Author Interview)

Artistic Nobody, February 12 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, February 12

Guild Master, February 13 (Author Interview)

Texas Book-aholic, February 14

Fiction Book Lover, February 15 (Author Interview)

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 16

Vicky Sluiter, February 17 (Author Interview)

Lily’s Corner, February 18

For the Love of Literature, February 19 (Author Interview)

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 20

Tell Tale Book Reviews, February 21 (Author Interview)

Blossoms and Blessings, February 22 (Author Interview)

Stories By Gina, February 23 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, February 23

Giveaway

To celebrate his tour, Nicholas is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card, a copy of the book, bookmarks, and stickers!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://gleam.io/XuOgC/masa-chronicles-the-copper-scroll-celebration-tour-giveaway