Shield of the Mighty by Connilyn Cossette
With over twelve books in print, Connilyn Cossette has long since secured her place as a household name in biblical fiction. Returning to the days of the Old Testament with the second installment in THE KING’S MEN series, Cossette follows up Voice of the Ancient (2023) with Shield of the Mighty—a historically rich and authentic portrayal of King Saul’s reign. Readers will be eager to embark on a journey through ancient Israel with an acclaimed bestselling and award-winning author in this exhilarating tale of vengeance, justice, and healing.
Captured by the Philistines as a young boy, Zevi has grown into a formidable warrior. As a captain in King Saul’s army, he is assigned a crucial mission: recruit soldiers, gather tribute for the royal coffers, and find talented artisans for the king’s court. But when he is sent to Maresha, the town he was forced to leave as a child, he faces a startling truth—the elder council rejects King Saul and his campaign against their enemies.
Yochana, a widow and skilled woman of business, is captivated by a stranger who enters her perfume shop. Upon discovering he is not only a soldier but a captain responsible for enlisting young men to die in battle, fury and pain from her past loss resurfaces, threatening to consume her.
But when Zevi’s actions in Maresha entangle Yochana in his radical scheme, can the pair survive the present dangers while reckoning with their past scars?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Connilyn Cossette is a Christy Award and Carol Award–winning author whose books have been found on ECPA and CBA bestseller lists. When she is not engulfed in the happy chaos of homeschooling two teenagers, devouring books whole, or avoiding housework, she can be found digging into the rich ancient world of the Bible to discover gems of grace that point to Jesus and weaving them into an immersive fiction experience. She and her husband currently call a little town south of Dallas, Texas, their home. Connect with her at ConnilynCossette.com.
