Atttempting to avoid the scorn of her community, she's spent the last seven years hiding behind the veil she wears. Underneath her covering, her face is branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods, a shameful reminder of her past captivity in Jericho and an assurance that no man will ever want to marry her.When her father finds a widower who needs a mother for his two sons, her hopes rise. But when their introduction goes horribly wrong, Moriyah is forced to flee for her life. Seeking safety at one of the newly established Levitical cities of refuge, she is wildly unprepared for the dangers she will face and the enemies—and unexpected allies—she will encounter on her way.

    Ishma came to the prophet's home, devastated after watching her family destroyed and living as a captive. But as the years pass, Zibah's lively spirit wins Prince Hezekiah's favor, a boy determined to rebuild the kingdom his father has nearly destroyed. But loving this man will awake in her all the fears and pain of her past and she must turn to the only One who can give life, calm her fears, and deliver a nation.

    It’s also filled with danger and corruption—the perfect setting for Ariadne’s greatest adventure.After years spent living with her mother and oppressive grandfather in Athens, Ariadne runs away to her father’s home in Corinth, only to discover the perilous secret that destroyed his marriage: though a Greek of high birth, Galenos is the infamous thief who has been robbing the city’s corrupt of their ill-gotten gains.Desperate to keep him safe, Ariadne risks her good name, her freedom, and the love of the man she adores to become her father’s apprentice. As her unusual athletic ability leads her into dangerous exploits, Ariadne discovers that she secretly revels in playing with fire. But when the wrong person discovers their secret, Ariadne and her father find their future—and very lives—hanging in the balance.When they befriend a Jewish rabbi named Paul, they realize that his radical message challenges everything they’ve fought to build, yet offers something neither dared hope for.

      Elijah is a young prophet studying the Torah, when the soldiers of Queen Jezebel burn his school and massacre his teachers. He escapes, barely, but finds himself on the run and hunted as Queen Jezebel attempts to stamp out the worship of the Hebrew God in Israel and replace it with the worship of Ba’al. As the queen’s soldiers close in on him, Elijah discovers a little known promise in the Scroll of Deuteronomy and prays for something impossible – that God would turn the skies to bronze and stop the rain on the kingdom that has abandoned Him.   And God says yes.   As drought and famine grip the cloudless land of Israel, God tells Elijah to hide and sends him to the land of Tyre, to a widow and her son who are on the edge of starvation. In Tyre Elijah finds a darkness at the heart of the city, a darkness that threatens to consume Israel next. But even if he survives, will Israel listen to his warning? This is a re-imagining of the story of Elijah from the Bible.

    Luke, as a friend and physician, risks his life every time he ventures into the city of Rome to visit Paul, held captive in Nero's bleakest prison cell. Before Paul's execution, Luke resolves to write another book, one that details the beginnings of "The Way" and the birth of what will come to be known as the church. But Nero is determined to rid Rome of Christians.Paul has survived so much--floggings, shipwreck, starvation, stoning, hunger and thirst, cold and exposure--yet as he waits for his appointment with death, he is haunted by the shadows of his past. He wonders if he has been forgotten . . . and if he has the strength to finish well. Two men struggle against a determined emperor and the frailties of the human spirit in order to bequeath the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.

    She wants nothing more than to escape and return home—after she kills the man who took the only good thing left in her life.Tossed aside by the Empire, wounded tribune Quintus Valerius ends up in sleepy Philippi to retire. Manipulated into becoming the prison keeper, he vows to return to Rome as soon as possible to reclaim his reputation and his life. He is intrigued by the quiet Jewish teacher who speaks of truth and peace, but is convinced he can never have either.When Elantia’s shocking actions shake up the town and her life is threatened, Quintus risks what little he has left to save her—only to put Paulos and his friends in even greater danger.

     For the first time in history, a woman rightfully reigns over Israel. The queen's rule gives Anna, a gifted young seamstress, opportunities for work and education she never thought possible. But to achieve her dreams, Anna must enter a world festering with intrigue and deceit. Those living within the queen's shadow already plot to seize the throne when she is dead. Even Lev, Anna's first love, is drawn into this underlying world of power, pleasure and political maneuvering. Torn between her own desires and the traditions of her people, Anna's story is one of enduring courage and her inspired belief in God's love and faithfulness in all circumstances.

    Now if the sitting king learns of his secret, it will mean death for David and everyone in his family. David's secret destiny becomes more complicated when he falls in love with King Saul's daughter, Michal. He will do whatever it takes to secure her heart, provided she doesn't find out that David is the rumored rival to her father's throne. Now that Michal is of age, the Queen determines her daughter must be married as soon as possible. Michal resigns herself to a pre-arranged marriage with a man she does not love. Then by fate or God's providence she meets the handsome, young lyre player standing outside her father's chambers. One lives in a palace; the other sleeps under the stars. Though they come from vastly different worlds, Michal and David are drawn together. When King Saul uncovers David's secret and vows to kill him, Michal is torn between her love for her father and feelings for David. Two kings, two men she deeply loves but for different reasons — one heart broken in two.

    They live in a world of vendettas, assassinations and endless war. Welcome to the Middle East during the Iron Age. The Philistines murdered Nathan's Father and God did nothing. His tribe was nearly exterminated and God did nothing. Invaders plunder his land and still God does nothing. So, when a kingdom is declared in Israel, a vengeful Nathan pledges himself to King Saul, the father of his boyhood friend Jonathan. Nathan is prepared to act…even if God is not. Achish is a prince, the son of one of the five Kings of Philistia who rule the Egyptian province of Canaan in Pharaoh’s name. Yet, Egypt grows weak and the time draws near for Philistia to forge an empire of its own. But Achish knows his allies will soon be his greatest rivals. So he casts his eyes on Israel with its rich lands, burgeoning population, and ineffectual leaders. If he can harness Israel’s resources, Achish would dominate first Philistia, and later all of Canaan. Achish believes a man makes his own miracles. However, it is dangerous to mistake God’s patience for apathy. God laughs at the schemes of men. He enjoys bending their plans to fit His own. "A King to Rule" is the first book in the "Empire of Israel" series. This exciting Biblical saga continues in the second book in the series, "A King to Fight".

    . .The Fall of Jericho is the third release in an exciting epic adventure series for kids ages 8 to 12 written by schoolteacher Matt Koceich. The Imagine series brings the Bible to life for today's kids as they ponder what it would be like to live through a monumental biblical event. Don't miss Book 1 in the Imagine Series--Imagine...The Great Flood or. . . Book 2--The Ten Plagues!

    Worse, he won.Stripped of his family, the love of his life, and his self-respect, he sets out on a quest to win a victor's crown, rescue his parents, and restore his family's honor. But his path to glory in the restless province of Judaea is threatened by the corrupt governor Felix, the murderous priest Melechi, and most of all by the rabble-rousing Paul of Tarsus.When Quintus finds himself in Rome chained to Paul all hope of a crown seems lost, but Paul's example makes him question the true meaning of success. And why does Jael, the mysterious young Jewess who once saved his life, now respond with barely restrained flashes of hate?~Jael~The Romans took her father and her brother from her.Now Jael vows to fight for her father's faith, fulfill her brother's oath, and avenge their deaths. But the further she travels with Paul and Quintus the more she feels torn. Can she follow her heart and still keep her vow?~Paul~He turned the world upside down.Paul never expected to end his ministry in chains, but even still, he is determined to carry the gospel to Rome and the Emperor Nero himself. But what if those who need the gospel most are those closest to him?As the Great Fire strikes Rome, fanning Nero's persecution of the Christians to a white-hot fury, murderous secrets, impossible choices, and steadfast faith will lead to tragedy and triumph.

     But there has to be more to her story, as anyone who has endured grief or depression would know. What might have happened? Why would she urge her husband to curse God and die? In this fictional account, Job’s wife relates her unvarnished tale, from childhood onward. Looking back from the perspective of her final days, she tries to make sense of their near annihilation. “With but few days left to share my story, I remember it one last time, for my daughters and granddaughters, and generations yet to come. I speak for the women, I speak for the sufferers, I speak for those on the precipice, about to curse God and die.” Her childhood is a happy one, though not unmarred by tragedy. And though Job loves Ix’ises from the day she was born, their future together is threatened by her father’s debilitating accident. When they do finally marry, their union is blessed, year upon year, with no end to happiness in sight. Until one day tragedy strikes and all is lost. Wealth, workers, children – all gone in a day. Though Job’s faith allows him to cope with the calamity, Ix’ises, too, is lost in a desperate spiral of anguish and desolation from which she cannot escape. “My days were filled with utter darkness. I could not breathe for the pain – unrelenting, pounding, devastating in its invasion. I was dead, at least all that mattered. My hope was gone, never to return. Love was a word beyond recognition or understanding – as meaningless as my own existence.” Job remained her only lifeline, sustaining her by but a thread – until the day Job was stricken, falling frightfully ill, soon ready to die himself. “Job’s body wasted away, a desiccated skeleton draped with fetid, rotting flesh. Every morning a new horror, each evening a nightmare of dread.” It was more than she could bear. Yet they remained together, though nearly hopeless, still facing the nightmare as one. “But the puppet master would have none of it. He sent the maggots to drive me away. As I cleansed Job’s wounds I found them feasting on his carrion. I wept in defeat, unable to return to his side. For the first time since our wedding night, I forsook our marriage bed, left it with Job’s blessing, abandoned with nowhere to go.” “And then Job left, took his rotting flesh to perish on the ash heap, took his wormy carcass to await its burial. Helpless before the inevitable, I screamed in the silence, wailed for God to answer, weeped for him to explain, but heard noting, felt nothing, knew nothing.” How does one recover from such devastating loss? * * * As the author, I pray that following one woman’s journey back to wholeness may someday help you in your own hour of need.

    Frustrated with his beloved Israel's complacency, he's desperate for the resounding voice from heaven to renew his own calling and committment to the righteous ways of his ancestors. Until God does speak. Disobedience is Jonah's only option to the command he's been given. Despite the dire consequences, he won't sharpen a sword destined to strike his own people. MICHAL is the prophet's wife, but not the woman he loves. She tries to be all he needs but can't replace her sister, the woman of Jonah's past. Disappointment clings to the dark shadows of her soul. So does a secret that she can never reveal. One morning Jonah is simply gone and MIchal's stability is threatened. When a solution is provided, she must choose whether to listen to the quiet whispers from the heavens, or ignore them. The fulfillment she craves is within her grasp. But is it truly hers to take?

    How could the wisest man ever to live turn away from following God? The key is in Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs that King Solomon wrote after his return to the Lord. Who was the Shulamite? And why did he call her his sister spouse? Only God knows the answer, but the wisest man who ever lived left clues. You will never forget reading this anointed story and may find yourself setting it down to wipe tears away or simply worship the great I AM.

    A collector on a mission. Will one man’s discovery change Christian history forever? Joel Cohen has inherited a heavy burden. Still grieving his father’s death, the antique dealer examines the strange box his embittered patriarch left behind. As he pries further, Joel is stunned to discover first-hand records of the death of Jesus. Falling further down the rabbit hole, the collector and his wife uncover a trail of historical espionage from Roman times and World War II all the way through the modern day. But as they shine more light onto their powerful artifact, they may be forced into battle against a secretive group of fallen angels… Will Joel survive exposing a world-altering secret or will vicious demons bury both him and the past? Over My Dead Body is an exhilarating supernatural thriller. If you like ancient prophecies, biblical mysteries, and page-turning action, then you'll love Kelly Fitzgerald Fowler's epic adventure. Buy Over My Dead Body to lift the lid on the world's greatest mystery today!

     The prophetess Zyla is used to the elders of the clan of Adam scorning her remarkable glimpses into the future, and bitter that she doesn’t receive the honor she believes she deserves. When her forecast of a devastating flood gets her exiled from the mountain of God, she and her sister Adah flee to a desert canyon to live among the wicked descendants of Cain, the world's first murderer. Mingling with the enemies of God and fueled by her craving for recognition, Zyla will do anything to advance her prophet’s status, even if it means stealing her sister's husband or aligning with dangerous spiritual powers. But the flood Zyla predicted slams into Cain's desolate outpost and Zyla must decide what is worth risking her life for. Will this willful kinswoman of Adam and Eve possess enough integrity to outwit the flood and find hope on the other side of the waters, or will the devastation sweep her and her prophecies away forever? A dramatic Old Testament re-imagining of events found in Genesis 4, this is biblical fiction at its most thought-provoking. Buy Ashes Like Bread today and view the distant past through a prophet’s eyes. Hoefling paints a vivid, bold picture of a clairvoyant woman's life in this enjoyable take on the Old Testament Genesis story... faithful, determined characters will hold particular appeal for fans of Mesu Andrews. --BookLife