PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION
Ten years ago Lukio fled Kiryat-Yearim, where he’d been adopted by the Levite family who guarded the Ark of the Covenant. Feeling betrayed by everyone, he returned to his birthplace in Philistia to become a famous fighter. Now the champion of Ashdod, Lukio has achieved every goal with the help of his ruthless cousin. But just as he is set to claim the biggest prize of all, the daughter of the king, his past collides with his present in the form of Shoshana.After a heartbreaking end to her secret friendship with Lukio, Shoshana thought to never see the boy with the dual-colored eyes and the troubled soul again. But when she is captured in a Philistine raid and enslaved in Ashdod, she is surprised to find that the brutal fighter known as Demon-Eyes is Lukio himself. With explosive secrets and unbreakable vows standing between them, finding a way to freedom for both may cost them everything.
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My Review:
Connilyn Cossette writes fascinating novels in which the stories are set during Biblical times. This book clearly shows the contrast in cultures between the Philistines and the Hebrews; and it highlights the hopelessness of those worshipping idols and the hope of God’s chosen people. The scenes in both Ashdod and Kiryat-Yearim made me feel as if I’d walked the roads in both places. The two main characters, Lukio and Shoshana, each have quite compelling backstories and it’s easy to come to care about their characters. There’s intrigue and suspense that weaves in and out all the storyline. However, it’s the theme of faith and trust in God that makes this story shine brightly. I loved reading this book and was encouraged again to trust God in all situations.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Connilyn Cossette is the Christy and Carol Award Winning author of the Out from Egypt Series and the Cities of Refuge Series from Bethany House Publishers. When she’s 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. She delights in discovering new 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 the last twenty-plus years, they currently call a little town south of Dallas, Texas home. Connect with her at www.ConnilynCosssette.com