Summary from Amazon: Gods and Kings is the story of King Hezekiah, heir to the throne
of King David. When his evil father plots to sacrifice him, Hezekiah's
mother, Abijah, searches frantically for a way to save him. But only
two men can help her, and neither of them seems trustworthy. In a time
and place engulfed by violence, treachery, and infidelity to Yahweh,
Abijah and her son must discover the one true Source of strength if
they are to save themselves and their country.
My Thoughts: I first picked up this book because it was free on kindle. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Austin brought the characters from the Old Testament alive. I have read the Old Testament stories but rarely thought about the feelings or the humanity behind the words. These people went through the same struggles and temptations as I do. Reading this book made me want to reread the chapters about Ahaz and Hezekiah, seeing them in a new light.
The action is steady and exciting. Even though I knew what was going to happen since I have read the books of Kings, it was still a fast-paced adventure. The events line up with scripture and are evidence of Austin's research. Fans of Christian fiction with Biblical truth will love this book.
After reading this one, I eagerly downloaded book two!
