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Behold the Dawn [Paperback]

K. M. Weiland
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August 24, 2009

Acclaim for Behold the Dawn

“Enough action to satisfy the adventure lover; enough impossible awakening love to satisfy the romantic; enough research to satisfy the historian, enough intrigue, betrayal and murder to satisfy the mystery lover, and enough mercy and forgiveness to satisfy the Christ-follower.”—Jeannie Campbell, The Character Therapist

“I consider literary-induced insomnia, inspiring writing, and mild fictional character obsession the marks of a great story. K.M. Weiland’s thrilling historical fiction novel, Behold the Dawn, provides all of the above.”—Kerry Johnson

“Meticulously researched and so beautifully written, it reads like poetry.”—S.L. Coelho

About the Book

The sins of a bishop. The vengeance of a monk. The secrets of a knight.

A knight—fighting in the condemned tourneys.

A monk—preaching reform and heresy.

A bishop—running from a lifetime of darkness.

Unspeakable secrets chase all three to the Crusade in the Holy Land. But when the swelling tide of vengeance sweeps through their shattered lives, questions will be asked, long-hidden sins will be faced, and the love of a woman will change everything.

More Praise for Behold the Dawn

“…there is a beauty in the way her theme emerges naturally and powerfully from within the story. Really, the story has much of the gut-wrenching drama and emotional roller-coaster ride of a Shakespearean play.”—William Polm

“Marcus Annan is a compelling, tragic character, struggling against dark knights, darker men of the cloth, and darkest still, his own inner demons.”—Joseph M. Fraser

“I found myself returning to several passages even before completing the book—not to remind myself of events, but to savor them. [O]ne of the few historical novels … so beautifully written.”—B. Howard

Fans of Stephen Lawhead’s poignant historical epics are sure to love Behold the Dawn.

More gritty action from K.M. Weiland:

A Man Called Outlaw—One man stood up unafraid. One man fell alone. One man’s courage became a legend.

The Memory Lights—A pickpocket in the slums of Victorian England, she has no memory of her past . . . except for the street lamps that haunt her.

One More Ride in the Rain—One last battle remains for three weary Confederate soldiers. Their only choice: to run or to fight?


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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

K.M. Weiland's fascination with the Middle Ages began during childhood with stories of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce. A lifelong fan of history and the power of the written word, she enjoys sharing both through her novels and short stories. She blogs at Wordplay: Helping Writers Become Authors (wordplay-kmweiland.blogspot.com). She lives in western Nebraska. Visit her website: kmweiland.com.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 330 pages
  • Publisher: PenForASword Publishing (August 24, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0978924614
  • ISBN-13: 978-0978924614
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,280,356 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

K.M. Weiland writes historical and speculative fiction and mentors other writers through her website, editing services, workshops, books, CDs, and blogs.

Why I write:
Stories are like breathing. Life without a story in my head is one-dimensional, stagnant, vapid. I love the life God has given me, but I think I love it better because I'm able to live out so many other lives on the page. I'm more content to be who I am because I'm not trapped in that identity. When I sit down at my computer and put my fingers on the keys, I can be anyone or anything, at any time in history. I write because it's freedom.

Writing routine:
I set aside two hours, five days a week, to write, usually between four and six p.m. I'm a firm believer in Peter de Vries claim: "I write when I'm inspired, and I see to it that I'm inspired at nine o'clock every morning." I spend the first half hour scribbling ideas in a writing journal, reviewing character sketches and research notes, reading an article on the craft, and proofreading what I wrote the day before. Then I pick a soundtrack, say a prayer for guidance, and dive in.

Process:
It takes years sometimes for my ideas to find their way onto the page. After the first kernel of inspiration takes root, I play with it and play with it, discovering characters and scenes and plot twists. Finally, when I think it's ready, I dig out a notebook and start sketching ideas and outlines. Depending on the subject matter, I spend a few months researching, then take a deep breath and pray that all the work will pay off in a way that will glorify God.

Inspiration:
Most of my story ideas begin with a character and a place. An outlaw in the Wyoming Territory. A mercenary knight in the Crusades. A vigilante plantation owner in Kenya. A female spy in the Napoleonic Wars. A barnstormer in early 20th-century Kansas. After that, who knows? Inspiration is a gift from God: bits and pieces, tiny ideas that bloom into unexpected treasures.

Advice:
Writing is both a gift and an art. As a gift, it must be approached with humility: the writer is only the vessel through which inspiration flows. As an art, it must be approached with passion and discipline: a gift that's never developed wasn't worth the giving.

Customer Reviews

It is a powerful story, with powerful, fascinating characters, especially the hero. samonk  |  29 reviewers made a similar statement
I very rarely read books any more, but this was one I literally could not put down. Janet DiMaria  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Read of 2009! December 22, 2009
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I loved 'Behold the Dawn'.

I'm not normally a historical reader--in fact, I usually avoid them--but so many people recommended I read this book, I broke down and bought it. I'm so glad I did.

Through the tale of Marcus Annan, K.M. Weiland shares some definite spiritual truths. But, it doesn't stop there. The tale she weaves is both engaging and adventurous--a real page turner. I could barely put the book down, and found myself thinking about the characters when it was away on my nightstand--even thinking about them in the middle of the night!

I was constantly surprised by the characters, though one twist especially had me stunned when I read the scene. I think I had to go back and read it again. :) The characters were so real to me that I was a little sad to see the book end, and will probably spend some time imagining what their lives are like after the close of the book.

If you want a great read, I highly recommend picking up a copy of K.M. Weiland's 'Behold the Dawn'!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Something for Everyone November 7, 2009
Format:Paperback
Katie does such a great job of keeping the reader turning the pages. There's something in this book for everyone: there is enough action to satisfy the adventure lover; enough impossible awakening love to satisfy the romantic; enough research to satisfy the historian, enough intrigue, betrayal and murder to satisfy the mystery lover, and enough mercy and forgiveness to satisfy the Christ-follower.

Katie's book is one of hope. Nothing is too great to separate us from the love of Christ (Rom. 8:38-39). He came to heal not the righteous, but the sick (Matt. 9:12-13). I was reminded of these verses reading this book. Behold the Dawn is a great message of new beginnings.

In a nutshell, Behold the Dawn has beautiful prose, engaging plot, secrets that explode off the page...it's a compelling read.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive writing style.. March 24, 2010
Format:Paperback
K.M. Weiland's 'Behold the Dawn' has done something several other famous writers couldn't do - given me a renewed enthusiasm for historical fiction.I began to read without any expectations at all except that the back cover blurb sounded interesting - I was interested in the time period of the Crusades and was curious to see how she'd produced a story around it. And what a story she has written! There are no cliches about the good versus evil of the Crusades in Ms. Weiland's book. In fact, her hero is an outsider with dark secrets who is cynical about the upper echelons of the church and state even while being quite a spiritual and moral person. He is eventually forced to take a stand against the corruption that he abhors; he must also battle his inner demons as to his own worthiness in the eyes of God. Don't, though, have the impression that this is some sort of religious tome - the story is as raw, as violent, as romantic, colourful and courageous as the times in which it is set. There is also a convincing love story seasoning the plot - if I had to come up with any criticism at all, it would be that the heroine could have been a stronger character. That said, she is perhaps well suited as a product of her times. Add to that the impressive amount of careful research into every aspect of the time period, and you have a book that would appeal to both history buffs and anyone looking for a page-turningly good read. I should add that, as a writer myself, I'm not easily impressed but Ms. Weiland has certainly impressed me enough with this book that I've purchased another of her works,A Man Called Outlaw.A Man Called OutlawBehold the Dawn
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5.0 out of 5 stars Behold the Dawn
A well written, character driven tale of vengeance and redemption. Wonderfully set to the backdrop of the Crusade, Weiland stayed true, even with her self confessed liberties, to... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daniel E. Barfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Journey of redemption
Ms. Weiland is a wonderful, gifted writer. I became a fan after reading "Dreamlander". She did not disappoint with "Behold the Dawn". Read more
Published 2 months ago by Nuba S. Limon
5.0 out of 5 stars A story about hope
Throbbing with emotion from the first page, this is a story about hope -lost and found. Katie does a wonderful job constructing a character that will pull you in and drag you to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Melissa
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent action adventure but just gets bogged down.
I liked the settings & feel that the author paid due respect to historical accuracy, explaining departures from facts at the end. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Bob Jarvis
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Historical Fiction
Behold the Dawn I love K.M. Weiland's wisdom as dispensed on her blog, and I was curious if she practices what she preaches. She does! Read more
Published 8 months ago by L Howells
5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I usually read
I usually stay away from medieval historical fiction because they are mostly written by women and have "night" substituted by "knight" in the title, in a not-so-clever attempt to... Read more
Published 11 months ago by P. J. Molangi
5.0 out of 5 stars Author to Author: s.a.monk's review
I read this book several weeks ago and I still cannot get it out of my mind. It is a powerful story, with powerful, fascinating characters, especially the hero. Read more
Published 11 months ago by samonk
4.0 out of 5 stars History and Fiction Interwoven
Some books give you a castle, a date, and a historical figure, and call it historical fiction. Others are so bogged down in historical facts that you wonder why the author... Read more
Published 11 months ago by MKo
5.0 out of 5 stars One amazing book!
This is one amazing book. I was drawn in from the beginning and held riveted through the ups and downs of the plot. We all carry sorrows with us. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Steve Mathisen
4.0 out of 5 stars The Dawn Has Indeed Been Beheld
I used to hate the Medievlal Age, with all the knights, horses, and swordfights. Not to mention they spoke weird, like "shalt" and "ye". Read more
Published 13 months ago by Literary Reviewer
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