If you’re looking for an engaging story about Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael, and Isaac, Wells and Wanderers–Amorites will whisk you into those early chapters of Genesis!
Book Description
Sometimes freedom and family are found in unexpected places.
Inanna, an Amorite chieftain’s daughter, craves to be free as the eagles that fly above her hometown.
Utu, her loyal twin, just wants to keep his wayward sister out of trouble.
Neither succeeds, and their dreams are uprooted as they’re sold into slavery. During their forced travels, they encounter nations they’d only known from stories, palaces beyond description, and fickle kings claiming to be all-powerful deities.
Yet when serving the wandering household of Avram and Sarai from Ur, they encounter a mystery god intent on upturning national boundaries, calling new loyalties, and directing the eyes of his followers to dreams vaster than the star-filled sky.
But what has this god of unexpected paths and promises to offer two Amorite slaves?
My Review
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Christine Dillon is a new-to-me author, who’s written several contemporary fiction titles. Wells and Wanderers – Amorites (Light of Nations, Bk #1) appears to be her first stab at biblical fiction, and she’s wielded that Sword with skill and passion.
I loved that she chose to use a brother-sister twin combo to present the complex story of Abram’s (Abraham’s) and Sarai’s (Sarah’s) lifetime journeys! It’s the perfect picture of the debating voices in my own head—opposing, heartfelt convictions in flesh-of-my-flesh characters. They expressed their conflicting emotions and theological dissension, sometimes leaving hard questions unanswered and life circumstances unsolved. Readers have the privilege of feeling their discomfort and confusion, but those who know the biblical story also know the answer that’s soon coming.
I found a few historical details that varied from my own recent research on Abraham and Sarah. Nothing major, however, and not enough to detract from the story. Though I was engaged because of my recent research on these characters, I didn’t find myself as emotionally engaged with the story.
The hero’s journey and theme remained clear and consistent from beginning to end as did the characterization. Relationships were tender and believable. All-in-all, this is a beautiful story and one much needed. I haven’t seen many others tackle the fascinating story of Abraham and Sarah in such depth. Well done, Ms. Dillon! I’m looking forward to Plagues and Papyrus – Egyptians (Bk #2 in the Light of Nations series – Aug. 2023 release)!
Author Bio:
An Australian who grew up in Asia until the age of 17.
Christine loves telling Bible stories and reading and discussing the greatest book in the world with anyone who is curious to learn more. She has authored both Christian non-fiction and fiction.
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