As the eldest son
of a Levite and a Philistine, Avidan is torn between his duty to his family
legacy and the desire for something more. When Ammonites attack the city of
Yavash-Gilead, he takes the opportunity to fight with his cousins for the newly
crowned King Saul. But when one of the cousins goes missing during the battle,
Avidan stays behind to search for him in hopes that he's still alive.
Keziah is the daughter of one of the most powerful
clan chiefs in the territory of Manasseh. On the brink of a forced marriage to
a loathsome man decades older than her, she has no choice but to run. Dressed
as a boy, she takes her horse and heads for the south, hoping to find sanctuary
with her mother's family.
Battling to survive the dangers surrounding them,
Avidan and Keziah make a pact to travel together. As Keziah's true origins are
revealed and Avidan's search for his cousin becomes increasingly futile, they
must not only rely on each other to stay alive but learn to trust the true and
eternal King of Israel to guide their every step.
With impeccable research and award-winning
writing, bestselling author Connilyn Cossette brings to life the first years of
King Saul's reign.
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My Review 4 STARS
Cossette never ceases to amaze me at the depth of
research that is obviously done in order to bring readers a story that
absolutely draws one in from the first page to the last. Voice of the Ancient
tells a story of fierce determination, heartache, love, redemption, and so much
more. Be prepared to be immersed in rich historical detail! You may not be able
to put this one down.
Fans of historical and biblical fiction will want
to grab a copy of this first book in the new The King’s Men series. This is
going to be quite a ride!
I received a copy from the publisher, and also
purchased a copy. My opinion is my own.
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