The Lord Is My Song

This is a beautiful love story, but more predominantly a story of growing faith in the midst of great trial of that faith. Well written.

I picked up this with great anticipation because I loved "Gods and Kings". There was always a slight pain stabbing me deep within, because in short, I've been there. I haven't trusted, and I have certainly been bitter. So while this is about King Hezekiah, rest assured that it goes a little bit (OK, a LOT deeper) then simply that. King Hezekiah wants and needs to become his own man. That point is obvious in and of itself... Read Full Review

Following the blasphemy of his father, Hezekiah sits on David's throne. He wants to do the right thing for his people starting with a renewed belief in Yahweh and a cleansing of the Temple. However, adhering to the laws of Yahweh is complex and dangerous. The young monarch has enemies who make demands on him. Making matters worse the Assyrians are demanding tribute that his country can ill afford though prosperity has... Read Full Review

I love this series so much that I have had to replace the entire set three times. I lend them out and they disappear! These are by far the finest novels that Ms. Austin has written. I was drawn into the story, and I just couldn't put the books down. Ms. Austin provides Scriptural references so it is easy to see what she is basing her story on. After reading the Scriptures, elements in the story that are taken right out of... Read Full Review

In this book, Austin aligns the brief Biblical account of King Hezekiah to the words of the prophets of the times along an exciting line of fiction. Prophecies, often confusing or misunderstood suddenly come alive as they are placed into everyday situations and applied to specific situations. This book creates in your mind a thrilling scene of the reality of the despair of Israel and Judah and an understanding of the... Read Full Review