Book Review: King

First there was the book," Prophet".  The there was, "Judge".  Now Book #3 "King."  
As it introduces the story line of Akabe,  a man chosen by The Infinite to be King of Siphra; it also re-unites old friends Ela, The Prophet and Kien Lantech, the hero of Judge.  It not only takes them through new adventures it also brings a conclusion to many of their stories.  King Akabe's challenge comes when he desires to rebuild the Infinite's Holy House in Siphra.  The only problem is he's not getting any direction from The Infinite, so he rushes ahead with his own plans.  The land he needs is held by the Thaenfall family, Atea-worshipers, who will only sell the land if he marries into their line.  He knows full well that they hate him fiercely,  both him and his God.  He marries  Caitria Thaenfall, and the land is released to him.   But this path he has chosen is not going to be an easy one; not for him or his new bride or any of his friends.  There's just too many people eager to kill them all!

I really liked this book and stayed up late to finish reading it because I was so close to the ending.  Well written, interesting people as usual, scary creatures, powerful imagery and I would say some pretty good fight scenes.  I really liked the fact that The Infinite had mercy, and more mercy but there came a point where he showed his power through his prophet when they refused to listen.  We saw time after time where He saved his followers and not always as they thought he might.  I think one of the reasons I liked it as well is that  theme of Overcoming in the end.  I'm a sucker for that and I'm not ashamed to say so.  

I received a FREE copy of this Bethany House book through Baker Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review.