Keepers of the Covenant is another sensational novel brought to us by the talented author Lynn Austin. This story is both moving and inspiring. If you are interested in Biblical fiction that feels as if you're in Bible times, Austin is your new go-to author. From the authenticity in its writing to the beautiful cover this novel is the perfect read for you this fall! Don't miss out!
Summary
The Old Testament Comes to Thrilling Life in the Latest from Lynn Austin
In one life-changing moment, the lives of the Jewish exiles in Babylon are thrown into confusion and despair when a decree arrives from the king's palace in Susa. It calls for the annihilation of every Jewish man, woman, and child throughout the empire on the thirteenth day of Adar, in less than one year. Ezra, a quiet Jewish scholar and teacher, is suddenly called upon to lead the community as they seek God for a reason for this catastrophe. When a second decree arrives, authorizing them to fight back, Ezra is thrust into the role of military leader as they defend themselves against their enemies.
When the battles come to an end, Ezra's brother Jude is dead and Ezra is required by the Law he so diligently studies to marry Jude's widow, Devorah, and provide an heir. Fatherhood changes Ezra, and he asks God to make a way for him and the other exiles to leave Babylon for good and return to Jerusalem. His prayers are answered and the exiles move to Judea to revitalize worship at the temple--but the fight to keep God's Law is never easy. As more and more of his community are tempted, a new battle emerges...this one for the survival of God's covenant and the souls of His chosen faithful.
My Thoughts
If you have not read the first book in this series I don't know how much more to recommend that you read it! Now, the plot line in Keepers is entirely different from Return but this is a Series I feel readers will really be missing out on if they don't read each book, each page, each sentence, each word.
Austin again delivers with another 470+ page book for her readers to lose themselves in. I said it in my first review and I'm going to write it again, "Of course it's all fiction. Yet, Austin has truly done a splendid job at digging deeper and making this story captivating for her readers." This book deals with the Jewish exiles in Babylon and the decree for the death of every Jew, young and old, women and children. In their darkest hours God's people are thrown into never ending circles of where to find their hope and who they can find it in.
Another quality I love about Austin's writing is the development of relationships between characters. From Devorah and Ezra to Reuben and Amina to the many other characters that help carry this story I was enraveled in the lives of these four individuals and how they grew in their dependence and for some new found trust and hope in God. I love how these characters always found a way to encourage others and remind themselves as well to set their eyes on God and seek mercy and understanding from Him. I feel that these elements are as applicable to them in the book as it is for us while reading it.
Another brilliant novel that will leave your heart bursting with joy. Thank you Austin for another gratifying read.
Want to give the read a try? Here is a preview.
Rating: 5 out of 5 bookshelves
Disclaimer: I received a free copy for an honest review from Litfuse Publicity Group.
About the Author
It was during the long Canadian winters at home with her children that
Lynn made progress on her dream to write, carving out a few hours of
writing time each day while her children napped. Lynn credits her early
experience of learning to write amid the chaos of family life for her
ability to be a productive writer while making sure her family remains
her top priority. Along with reading, two of Lynn's lifelong passions are history and archaeology. While researching her Biblical fiction series, Chronicles of the Kings, these two interests led her to pursue graduate studies in Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology through Southwestern Theological Seminary.
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Lynn Austin is back with the next book in The Restoration Chronicles series, Keepers of the Covenant. Austin weaves together the struggles and stories of both Jews and Gentiles, creating a tapestry of faith and doubt, love and loss. Here, the Old Testament comes to life, demonstrating the everlasting hope displayed in God's unwavering love for His people.
Lynn is celebrating with a Kindle HDX giveaway and a live author chat webcast on October 21st.
- A Kindle HDX
- Keepers of the Covenant by Lynn Austin
So grab your copy of Keepers of the Covenant and join Lynn and friends on the evening of October 21st for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)
I enjoyed your review, Taylor. This series has been outstanding so far and I'm doing all I can to promote it also. What really hits home to me is how relevant its message is for us today. This quote got to me so much that I put it on my blog's sidebar: "If we aren't careful, we'll wake up one morning and discover we aren't a separate people anymore." Thanks for sharing, Taylor!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carole! I'm already super excited for the next book! :)
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