Not too long ago I read a very enthusiastic post about a book by Francine Rivers.  I decided that I would see if our local library had any of her books.  To my delight they had and I immediately ordered one.

It was called 'A Voice in the Wind'.  The story is based in First century Rome after the destruction of Jerusalem.  I must admit I found it quite difficult to get into, but once I got there, I was riveted.  As I got to the last eighth of the book, I began to think that there weren't many pages left to bring all the threads together.  As I turned more pages it became clear that the threads were NOT coming together and then there was a disaster in the story.  I was almost frantic! How could she end the book like that??

Then I turned the page and realised that there was a sequel - oh, thank goodness!  In fact it was part of a trilogy, called 'The Mark of the Lion'!  Then I realised that it was entirely possible that my library would not have the other 2 books - agh!  Yes, I really was that 'in to' the story.

Happily I have been able to get both books through my local library though the third came all the way from Exeter to Lancashire???  Why would Lancs libraries buy  only 2 of a trilogy and then put them in different libraries?

The second book is 'An Echo in the Darkness' and the third 'As sure as the Dawn'.  These books have made quite an impact on me.  The third book especially is full of Scripture, interwoven into the story, which makes the story powerful and have long lasting consequences.  I found myself behaving differently because of what I was reading - faith in action was changing my faith and (hopefully) making me more like Christ.

In summary, I would heartily recommend this trilogy - just choose a time when you can read without distraction!! (Yep, once the boys were in bed and then I had to make myself put it down so I'd be fit to look after them the next day!!)