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Second Touch (A. D. Chronicles, Book 2)

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Once again, travel back to Jerusalem during the time of Yeshua (Jesus).

Impeccably researched and wonderfully written, you can imagine yourself there. The Thoenes bring new life to familiar, historic characters and create believable new characters that you really care about.

This is not a warm-fuzzy, feel good story. It is a story about faith, hope and Truth, and was a joy to read.

Mama suspected and when Lily turned twelve knew that her little darling suffered from tsara'at though papa remained in denial. Lily like all lepers is pronounced dead by her family and her villagers. She is forced to leave to live in exile in the Valley of Sorrows where all the lepers reside until they die.

Six years has passed since Lily stumbled into the Valley scared and alone. Now rumors abound that a great healer has been performing miracles. . Cynics are beginning to come around in support of and belief in Jesus, but some of the most powerful question this newcomer who is shaking the establishment. Peniel saw his FIRST LIGHT due to Jesus and vows to lead the oppressed ill to the astonishing teacher. However, Lily is caring for a newborn and refuses to depart until the infant is properly placed even if it means saving her life and returning to her family or worse costing her the love of fellow outcast Cantor.

The second AD Chronicles novel is a terrific biblical historical tale that like its predecessor FIRST LIGHT shines a deep look at the period in which Jesus is just starting to teach and perform miracles. Besides the insight to the era, the story line is exciting because the cast seems so very real though they vary in personality as some are heroic, some are cowardly and at least one is Machiavellian (over fifteen hundred years before). Characters like Lily make the tale so that the audience receives a fabulous tale of Jesus, but from the perspective of those whom he touched.

Harriet Klausner

Opposition is quickly growing to the ministry of Yeshua. Caiaphas has joined forces with Herod to find a way to arrest or assassinate him. In addition, Caiaphas has declared that all who claim Yeshua is Messiah will be put out of the synagogue. Naturally, this has repercussions for chief shepherd Zadok.

It also affects Peniel, the once blind beggar Yeshua recently healed. With a man hunt on for him in Jerusalem, he flees to Galilee in search of Yeshua. He brings some friends who would like to be healed as well. But they could find that Galilee is just as dangerous for them as Jerusalem was.

Meanwhile, the lepers in the Valley of Mak'ob are hearing rumors about a man who can heal. Could they be true? Should they look for him? And what will this mean for Lily, a young woman afflicted for six years.

I am a fan of the Thoene's writing, eagerly awaiting each new book. This book was disappointing for me, however. Part of that is because I wasn't as interested in the characters the book followed most of the time. I've always enjoyed the Thoene's books because of their deft blend of personal and political plot lines. Right now, the series seems focused on personal stories. While that's fine, we can usually guess the ending from page 1, and it makes the books drag. Still, their characters are vivid as always, and the last 50 pages are wonderful reading.

Fans of this fine writing team will have to read this book to follow their latest series. Just be forewarned that it's not the best they have to offer.

This series is wonderful! "Second Touch" is quite possibly my favorite book from this series to date. The historical facts about lepers and their colonies combined with the heart wrenching story of one is the definition of truly brilliant historical fiction. Give this series a try. You won't be disappointed! Even if you have never read the Thoene's works before this would be a great series to start with.

I am not one who makes a habit of writing reviews but felt compelled to after reading this book. This is a first Thoene book for me and I will most certainly read more of them. The book so vividly portrays the attitudes toward Christ during his ministry from many different vantage points, from Pharisee to Sadducee to leper to Gentile. It is told through the lives of main characters whose lives have been influenced then changed by the ministry of Christ. It is so very easy to see oneself in each and every one of these characters and draw parallels to your own relationship with Christ today. Very thought provoking and not one to just whip through. A great book for a Christian. Non Christian may or may not like it.

This book is exceptional, as was the one before it. For those individuals who have an abiding faith in Jesus, this series is exceptional.
I, personally, enjoy the way the authors have written the story, taking several people, who could have lived in the time of Christ, and told "their" stories, and how Christ helped them.
It is truly an enjoyable series.

I read the first book in this series because a local christian store was selling them for $5 with a new membership. I loved it so much that I could not wait to read the second. I am 2 chapters in and have already ordered the 3rd!!!!!

Thoene's epic series is a must read for anyone interested in fictional Judeo-Christian history. Brock and Bodie have definitely done their homework. The characters are well developed and become a temporary part of your life. Once you start this series you will not be able to put the books down.

This is a series and the first book was great and I ordered the second before I finished the first to make sure I could go from one to the next. The series has a lot of truth as some fiction, but its believable. I can't wait to I order the next one which will be soon.

Second book in the series and I enjoyed it as much as the first. Highly recommended.