Like Flames in the Night by Connilyn Cossette
This book is
the continuation of Darek and Moriyah’s story.
Tirzah, their youngest child becomes a spy for her people as they try to
fight for the freedom of their land under Othniel. She teams up with Liyam, a man posing as a
mercenary fighting against the Israelites.
Connilyn
Cossette creates and expands upon the previous characters of her series. Tirzah
is a rather independent woman for her time.
Liyam is also an interesting character, who is bent upon destroying the
Moabite trader who killed his child. The
two of them team up for a mission against the enemy.
The author’s
trademark research creates a very real backdrop against which the story
unfolds. The characters and plot develop
in a way that maintains the reader’s interest.
The book reaches a satisfying conclusion and yet leaves the reader
wanting to know more about the characters’ lives. The author expands upon an Old Testament
concept of the blood avenger. In
addition, she explores themes of love and forgiveness, and second chances.
I make it a
point to read anything by this author as it is well-written and excellently
researched. This book did not disappoint.
In short,
this was an excellent book and I highly recommend it—especially for those who
enjoy biblical fiction. I am grateful to
the publisher for a free copy in return for this, my honest review.
