Song of Redemption (Chronicles of the Kings #2) [Hardcover]

Lynn Austin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2007

When King Hezekiah discovers that God's Law forbids him to take multiple wives, he must choose one woman to love. He must also choose to trust God's promises when he decides to rebel against his powerful Assyrian overlords. Hezekiah seeks to strengthen his nation's fortifications by building a tunnel in Jerusalem to hide his water supply. The tension mounts as the Assyrians march closer--and Hezekiah's tunnel remains incomplete.With his officials advising him to submit to the Assyrians, Hezekiah's faith is once more severely tested. Chronicles of the King Book 2.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"Austin has brought this time period to life and fans of historic fiction will have their appetite sated for sure." -- Romance Designs

"Historical lovers will enjoy this novel whether they are Christians or not." -- Romance Junkies

"Lynn Austin has spun a magnificent story... If you like historical fiction, you will love this." -- Linda Demorest, Christian Book Previews.com

"Readers will feel they have been transplanted to biblical times...insightful, well written biblical biographical fiction." -- The Reader's Guild

"The suspense thrills and the character interaction are all too real." -- Augusta Magazine, April 2005 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Lynn Austin is a former teacher who now writes and speaks full time. She won the 2003 Christy Award for her historical novel Candle in the Darkness, as well as the 2002 Christy Award for Hidden Places. She and her husband have three children and make their home near Chicago, Illinois. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 551 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (July 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786295910
• ISBN-13: 978-0786295913
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,196,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lynn Austin, a former teacher who now writes and speaks full time, has won four Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into a Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home near Chicago, Illinois.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book Two In Chronicals of the Kings Series!, April 24, 2005

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Kristi Ahlers (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Song of Redemption (Chronicles of the Kings #2) (Paperback)

Ms. Austin's second book in her Chronicles of the Kings series is just as good as her previous title. This story pick up where "God and Kings" leaves off and again brings tales of the Old Testament to life once again.

King Hezekiah wants to rule under God's law. His path won't be easy and he will have choices that he will have to make that will not be popular or easy. Once such choice will be to rebel against the Assyrian leaders to the North of his country. Once this decision is made tasks are taken to protect the city and the water supply. The closer his enemy comes to the city the more Hezekiah's advisors suggest that he make peace with the Assyrian's. This is not an option to the strong leader who has made a decision and will stand by it...no matter what. There is a second part to this story and it's about his choice of wife. Will he stay true to his wife Hephzibah or will he look for another to stand by his side?

Hephzibah is strong and loves her husband King Hezekiah. She is heart broken when he turns to his concubines for company and support. Than miracle of miracles he turns to her. Together they fight the enemy and become a united front. King Hezekiah finds support where he least expected to find it. Will his love for Hephzibah also bring him a small amount of peace?

Again this was a very good and descriptive read. Ms. Austin has brought this time period to life and fans of historic fiction will have their appetite sated for sure. For those that are not familiar with the bibles teachings this will be a good read for them. Ms. Austin has again brought the Old Testament to life in a way that will transport the reader back to this very turbulent time. I highly recommend Ms. Austin and her Chronicles of the Kings series.

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars insightful well written biblical biographical fiction, June 16, 2005

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Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Song of Redemption (Chronicles of the Kings #2) (Paperback)

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 begun to return. More critical to Hezekiah, he believes God will protect the Jews though his closest advisors counsel him to pray. When he meets Jerusha, a Jew who fled from Assyrian captivity; he knows he has found his queen. As the Assyrians march closer to Jerusalem, pressure on Hezekiah to abandon the Lord grows, but though he has doubts shared by his frightened spouse, he stays the course.

SONG OF REDEMPTION continues the fascinating biographical fictionalized account of King Hezekiah (see GOD AND KINGS) trying to return his people to the one God while struggling with his council recommending bowing to the Assyrians instead of Yahweh. Readers will feel they have been transplanted to biblical times as Lynn Austin brings to life Hezekiah trying to stay what he believes is the proper course that Yahweh would expect him to lead his people down. This is an insightful well written biblical biographical fiction that readers will treasure.

Harriet Klausner

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book captivated me from the first chapter, January 7, 2011

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Phyllis Cadonau (Portland, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Song of Redemption (Chronicles of the Kings #2) (Paperback)

This was an excellent read. I was involved from the first chapter and never stopped being excited to get time to continue reading. I am presently in the second book and am feeling the same enthusiasm at getting back to my book.

I am always encouraged by a reminder of how God is truly involved in our lives and is our rock and our fortress and that He has a plan that is bigger than us.