Saul’s insane jealousy, Pitheus’ ideals of joining Europe and Asia with Israel as the heartbeat of power, David’s God-driven desire to be King, and, the thread which binds them all, Michel—Saul’s daughter, Pitheus’ confidant and David’s true love. What a story!
Ben-Hur, Spartecus, Gladiator and The Greatest Story Ever Told all rolled into one, and it is based on Biblical fact.
When the destiny of God’s chosen threatens a dynasty of the fallen…
Saul, an arrogant egocentric king spirals Israel into spiritual defiance and political chaos.
Amid the unrest, Pitheus, a Greek trader chases prosperity as bronze gives way to the Iron Age. He befriends Michel and an idealistic young priest, teaching him the first forms of linear writing. Together the two men witness one of the most prolific adventures of the ancient world.
As a young boy, David saves Israel from slavery. Seeing his potential, King Saul runs him through the ranks of his army, breeding a fearless warlord whom Israel elevates to hero status. Jealousy grips Saul as he sees David as a threat to his throne and hate drives him to plot his murder. David is betrothed to the king’s daughter, Michal, but their fairytale romance is tainted with blood and woven with deceit as her father manipulates all. Exposed, their lives are threatened in a sequence of gripping events that plot the road they are made to endure before David is anointed to reign as Royalty.
In a world where the evil of a dynasty freely unleashes the wickedness of its king, love rises above circumstance, honor above deceit, and trust is the adrenalin that runs through this heroic tale of how a shepherd boy became a king.
Doeks’ is steadily working on the sequel and three others as well. Living in South Africa, he has a different view of the world which is reflected in his classic writing. His other works include: Son of Thunder, School Fees and Lavender Breeze. Represented by Loiacono Literary Agency https://loiaconoliteraryagency.com/authors/dc-doeks/ Published by Argus Publishing Amazon B&N BAM Shelfari The Book Depository Waterstones iDreamBooks