Notable works include We Who Are Alive and Remain, which reached No. 28 on the New York Times extended bestsellers list, and A Company of Heroes, which ranked No. 1 in the country among World War II/ Western Front books. His newest book, Shifty's War, about legendary sharpshooter Sgt. Darrell "Shifty" Powers, was released to widespread acclaim. Marcus’ books have been praised by the Wall Street Journal, CNN, MSNBC, Entertainment Weekly, The Associated Press, Booklist, Publishers Weekly and more. Critics have called Marcus’s books “… fascinating…” “…brilliantly arranged ...” “…magical…” and “… refreshingly frank….”
He has been interviewed by the New York Times, Washington Post, BBC World Today, and The John Batchelor Show, and was featured in the documentary film A Company of Heroes, by Emmy-award winning producer Tim Gray.
Collaborative works include projects with Lt. Buck Compton (one of the original Band of Brothers), apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias, NFL quarterback Colt McCoy, psychologist Dr. Nancy Heche, Bronze Star winner Colonel Susan Luz, Alabama restaurateur Martha Hawkins, humanitarian Susan Scott Krabacher, speaker Dr. Bruce Wilkinson, youth ministry expert Doug Fields, radio show host Steven Arterburn, First Place weight loss program CEO Carole Lewis, musician Tommy Walker, youth speaker Ryan Dobson, university chancellor Rev. Wayne Corderio, Casting Crowns lead singer Mark Hall, and more.
Born in Canada in 1968, Marcus earned a bachelor’s degree in biblical education and journalism from Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon, and a master’s degree in theology and writing from Talbot Seminary at Biola University in Los Angeles, where he graduated with high honors.
Marcus lives with his wife and children in Washington State.
Hear Marcus speak at the TEDx conference HERE.