Shield of the Mighty

Author: Connilyn Cossette

Series: The King’s Men #2

Publisher: Bethany House

Release Date: August 20, 2024

Biblical fiction written in a way that will make readers want to keep reading.

Zevi was captured by the Philistines many years ago and has since grown up to become a warrior for their army and King Saul. Now he is sent out to gather new soldiers and find artists for the king’s court, but his new mission sends him back to the town he was taken from as a young boy. Yochana is a young woman of business and when Zevi stops by her shop and what he is tasked with she finds herself immersed in his schemes and forced to tackle old wounds that resurface with his arrival.

Biblical fiction is not my go-to genre, it usually isn’t done as well as historical fiction, but Connilyn Cossette is one that I enjoy. Shield of the Mighty was very well written with a lot of heart, action and tension that kept me turning the pages. The tension was so well done that I forgot I was reading a historical novel at times. Going back in time to the Old Testament era and being on this adventure with these characters was actually very fun for me, I enjoyed Zevi and what he was tasked to do and how it played out. Cossette was able to write these characters and the storyline in such a way that readers will feel like they are transported to this time and place and going through the trials with them. I’m thankful for clean Christian fiction that is entertaining and enjoyable to read. I would recommend this book to fans of biblical historical fiction.

I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher.  The views and opinions expressed within are my own.