Dragon of the Cross: Vlad Dracula, Defender of Christendom by Jeffrey Jowske offers a bold reimagining of one of history's most misunderstood figures. Far from the villain of Gothic lore, Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler, emerges as a devout Christian prince and fierce protector of his homeland. Set against the backdrop of 15th-century Wallachia's struggle against the advancing Ottoman Empire, this gripping historical fiction reveals Vlad's battles for faith, family, and freedom. Through vivid storytelling, the book paints a portrait of a warrior-prince whose brutal methods were born of necessity in a world of relentless conflict, challenging readers to see the man behind the legend.