Jerusalem Vigil

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Summary: Late Night Vigil
Review: Nothing like running into old friends, eh? I actually purchased this book as a gift for my grandmother, another Thoene fan. It arrived two days before her party. (Yes, thank you Amazon! They upgraded the shipping for free.) But then I read the first paragraph, realized it was the same characters I'd come to love from the Zion Chronicles and Covenant years ago, and--well, I was hooked. I stayed up late reading two nights in a row to finish it before the birthday party; I laughed aloud at the last line as we pulled into the driveway! My grandmother's thrilled, and I feel like I've met with old friends. The drama and heartache of the Jewish struggle come alive through these characters, leaving us asking for the sequel--due out in the fall, from what the publisher says. (And by the way, Viking/ Penguin did a great job with the cover and lay-out.) The writing is crisp, historically informative, and heartfelt. Thanks, Bodie and Brock for a labor of love.

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Summary: Wow!
Review: One of the most riveting authors I have ever read. You won't want to put it down until you have read every page. Fantastic way of telling stories. Makes you feel like you are right there with the people she has wrote about. Like you are a part of their lives.

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Summary: Wonderful book
Review: The Thoenes are the BEST! After many other incredible books they have outdone themselves! Jerisalem Vigal is the best yet! The only complaint I have is the clifhanger ending! I believe I shall go insane before the next book comes out!