“I am John, I am Paul” is a work of historical fiction by Mark Tedesco. The book transports the reader to 4th century Rome and follows the real lives of soldiers John and Paul, who lived in the eras of emperors Constantine and Julian. Well-grounded in research, the story is written in the first person, told first through the eyes of John and then through his sister Fulvia. The bond between the two men grows through their challenges and convictions, leading to an unexpected culmination. Tedesco’s writing is visual, enabling the reader to experience life in Ancient Rome, Alexandria, and Germania.