'Hudson is a first-rate story-teller. The characters come alive. The situations are real. The result is nothing less than a thriller.' (The Jerusalem Post)

'A great read!' (Liz Andrew, Cumbria Life Magazine)

'Vividly described… although one is familiar with the names of many of the characters, they still jump from the pages, vibrant and alive.' (Marilyn Sherlock, The Historical Novel Review)

'Fast moving and honest - brings the Biblical narrative to life with warmth and insight. Undiluted delight.' (Christian Herald)

'Hudson is a first-rate story-teller. The characters come alive. The situations are real. The result is nothing less than a thriller.' (The Jerusalem Post)

'Tragedy of Shakespearean proportions. The reader is swept along by the drama of it all.' (Ian Knox, The Church of England Newspaper)

'Hudson paints with words such a pen picture of the past that it is hard for the reader to return to the present.' (The Universe)

'J Francis Hudson writes powerful historical novels based in the Old Testament.' (Peter Guttridge, The Independent)

'Realistic, gripping stuff which held me all the way through.' (European Christian Bookstore Journal)

'If you like historical novels with a basis in fact, then you'll love this.' (Alison Ferst, Teesside Evening Gazette)

'A fine book, and a fascinating departure from the norm.' (Alan Wright, North West Evening Mail)

'The author offers valuable insights into Old Testament life and culture, and wraps them in a gripping human story.' (Woman Alive Magazine)

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