Publisher’s Description:
Strong-willed Tirzah wants to join her people in driving the enemy from the land of Israel and undergoes training for a secret mission inside the stronghold of Shechem. But soon after she has infiltrated the ruthless Aramean commander’s kitchen, she makes a reckless decision that puts her and her allies in grave danger.
Fresh off the battlefield, Liyam returns home to discover his beloved daughter is dead. After his vow to hunt down her killer leads to months of fruitless pursuit, his last hope is in a family connection that comes with strings attached. Strings that force him to pose as a mercenary and rescue an infuriating woman who refuses to leave her mission uncompleted.
When an opportunity to pave a path to a Hebrew victory arises, can Tirzah convince Liyam to fight alongside her in the refuge city of her birth? Or will Liyam’s thirst for vengeance outweigh his duty to his people, his God, and the woman he’s come to love?
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My Review:
This series by Connilyn Cossette has been remarkable. This book was everything—and more—that I hoped the series finale would be. The story is suspenseful and I read far past my bedtime to find out “what happened next” to Tirzah and Liyam.
The author has done excellent research into this period of time in Israel’s history, and that added much to my understanding of how these events impacted the national of Israel and how this time period fits into Biblical history. It represents what happened when the nation of Israel rejected God, but then repented and is rescued by Him.
It’s the character of Tirzah that gives this book its heart. She is a woman of courage, conviction, and strong faith. She is ready to give up her life for her country and for God. I loved that the author gave Tirzah the role of a spy in the enemy’s stronghold. Even though she does not always make the right decision, her faith is an example to all around her and she’s an inspiration to trust God for the victory. Liyam’s storyline is one of moving past grief and revenge to forgiveness. Tirzah and Liyam make a powerful couple, and their relationship grows stronger all throughout the book.
If you haven’t read this “Cities of Refuge” series, now would be a great time since it’s now complete. This is one of my favorite series ever, and it will be one I’ll be returning to again.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
About Connilyn Cossette
Connilyn Cossette is a Christy Award and Carol Award winning author whose books have been found on both ECPA and CBA bestseller lists. When she is not engulfed in the happy chaos of homeschooling two teenagers, devouring books whole, or avoiding housework, she can be found digging into the rich ancient world of the Bible to discover gems of grace that point to Jesus and weaving them into an immersive fiction experience. Although she and her husband have lived all over the country in their twenty-plus years of marriage, they currently call a little town south of Dallas, Texas their home.