CHRISTIAN FICTION

A Light on the Hill

by Connilyn Cossette
Bethany House. (Cities of Refuge, Bk. 1). Feb. 2018. 336p. ISBN 9780764219863. pap. $15.99; ebk. ISBN 9781493413614. CF
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Captured and branded with the mark of the Canaanite gods in Jericho, Moriyah doesn't expect to marry owing to her shameful disfigurement. Her astonishment soon turns to dismay when it's revealed that her father has betrothed her to a widower with children for whom she is expected to care. The marriage goes awry, and Moriyah flees to the only place she feels is safe—one of the six Levitical cities of refuge. However, she is unprepared for the hardships and dangers along the way, making terrible enemies but also connecting with strong allies, who strengthen her in ways she could not have imagined.
VERDICT Cossette ("Out from Egypt"trilogy) debuts a biblical series that revolves around the Old Testament's Levitical sanctuary cities, set against the backdrop of ancient Israel. Accessible and fluid character-driven storytelling creates a fascinating read that will appeal to fans of Jill Eileen Smith and Angela Hunt and those who prefer their biblical fiction less academic.
Reviewed by Christine Sharbrough , Feb 01, 2018
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