Genre:
Biblical / Historical
Biblical / Historical
Like Flames In The Night
Cities Of Refuge book 4
by Connilyn Cossette
| -From Goodreads- Strong-willed Tirzah wants to join her people in driving the enemy from the land of Israel and undergoes training for a secret mission inside the stronghold of Shechem. But soon after she has infiltrated the ruthless Aramean commander's kitchen, she makes a reckless decision that puts her and her allies in grave danger. Fresh off the battlefield, Liyam returns home to discover his beloved daughter is dead. After his vow to hunt down her killer leads to months of fruitless pursuit, his last hope is in a family connection that comes with strings attached. Strings that force him to pose as a mercenary and rescue an infuriating woman who refuses to leave her mission uncompleted. When an opportunity to pave a path to a Hebrew victory arises, can Tirzah convince Liyam to fight alongside her in the refuge city of her birth? Or will Liyam's thirst for vengeance outweigh his duty to his people, his God, and the woman he's come to love? ISBN-13: 9780764234330 Can they find love in the midst of loss and turmoil? If there's one thing you can count on it's that Connilyn Cossette will always deliver a story that's moving and unexpected. Like Flames In The Night is exactly that. With each of her books that I read I'm continually impressed with the author's attention to historical detail, Biblical accuracy, and the depths of emotion that her characters elicit from the reader. |  This Book received a 5 Bark rating.
 Connilyn Cossette |
I have to say that Tirzah is one of the most unique heroines I've encountered in my years of reading. What would, in most books, be considered her weaknesses, are actually her strengths in this book. She's described as 'bold', 'reckless, and 'brash', which, by the way, is the first time I've ever seen a heroine labeled as brash. Liyam is her match in every way and together the two make a pretty dynamic duo in the spy game.
If I were to pick two themes as the dominant ones in Like Flames In The Night it would be forgiveness and the need to stand for your faith against all odds. Just as the ancient Hebrews did so must we make the same choices today. Those choices may not be life or death in modern America but they are no less valid. On the forgiveness angle, author Connilyn Cossette chose to make her hero a blood avenger, which is pretty much opposite of the previous books in the Cities Of Refuge books, an idea that I wasn't too sure of at first. However, the way she wove his story was very moving and even a little thought provoking.
I will be honest, like the Bible on which this book is based, this story is a bit violent and harsh in places. If that bothers you, skip this book over, but if you like to read truth through fiction, Like Flames In The Night is perfect for you. Connilyn Cossette has penned an inspiring story of love, loss, faith, and redemption. It will tug at your heart, challenge your own complacency in matters of faith, and it will also entertain you with the romance and adventure of it all.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Like Flames In The Night by Connilyn Cossette a 5 Bark rating.
If I were to pick two themes as the dominant ones in Like Flames In The Night it would be forgiveness and the need to stand for your faith against all odds. Just as the ancient Hebrews did so must we make the same choices today. Those choices may not be life or death in modern America but they are no less valid. On the forgiveness angle, author Connilyn Cossette chose to make her hero a blood avenger, which is pretty much opposite of the previous books in the Cities Of Refuge books, an idea that I wasn't too sure of at first. However, the way she wove his story was very moving and even a little thought provoking.
I will be honest, like the Bible on which this book is based, this story is a bit violent and harsh in places. If that bothers you, skip this book over, but if you like to read truth through fiction, Like Flames In The Night is perfect for you. Connilyn Cossette has penned an inspiring story of love, loss, faith, and redemption. It will tug at your heart, challenge your own complacency in matters of faith, and it will also entertain you with the romance and adventure of it all.
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Like Flames In The Night by Connilyn Cossette a 5 Bark rating.
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