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The Stone of Ebenezer
Book I: Trilogy of Kings Saga

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"An amazing, vivid account of biblical events is historically accurate where God's judgements, treacherous journeys, blood battles and even romance come alive to the reader in this skillfully written epic story."
                                     ​-rev.judithweigman


​Vengeance burns within him.

​To forgive was the one thing he could not do. 
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NAGAD’s life was perfect until it was torn apart by the ravages of war. Now, haunted by his past, this young conscript must meet the enemy in battle. With shaking rage the nations collide in a fierce conflict for dominance. Yet more is at stake than the survival of a people. The dispute contests the claim of immortal supremacy, the outcome to prove whose god reigns omnipotent.

And so, Nagad of Benjamin pushes on through the raging tide of battle. But to no avail. Soon crushed by the mighty war machine of Philistia, thousands of Hebrew soldiers lay slaughtered upon the carrion infested field. Hope has abandoned them. Then it is remembered, that in the days of their fathers, any army that bore the Ark of the Covenant could not be defeated. They need the Ark, for only then can the Chosen of God prevail against the enemy.

But they are wrong. The appetite of the bloodthirsty Philistines is not yet satisfied.
Grand Prize Winner
in the 2014
New Look 
writing contest

​Vividly descriptive tale of biblically-based historical fiction.

Wow! Exciting, spiritual, adventure.
-aneita

 Outstanding. ​This is an amazing, accurate, novel.
​-c.weigman 
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   "I loved reading this book! It was so exciting to read about what
     happened in the book of Samuel in a way that I could vividly imagine the
​     scenes."
​- d.barton


Beyond the Biblical account of the conflict at Aphek and the ensuing trouble that follows the Ark of the Covenant, this story transcends to the post-9/11 world and the crisis of faith brought about by loss and grief. THE STONE OF EBENEZER moves beyond the field of battle, looking intimately into the hearts and minds of those dwelling within opposing nations.

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​About the Author

​​Susan Van Volkenburgh is an award-winning author known for immersive biblical fiction and heartfelt nonfiction that speaks to the soul. Her Trilogy of Kings Saga reimagines Scripture with lyrical depth and spiritual insight, while her 9/11 memoir, Silent Resolve, offers a raw and redemptive journey through grief. With a voice shaped by loss, faith, and hope, Susan writes stories where history breathes, the broken rise, and the eternal comes close.

​Explore Trilogy of Kings

​Book 1: THE STONE OF EBENEZER
A soldier’s quest for justice unfolds against a backdrop of divine rivalry, shattered kings, and a war that will shape the soul of a nation.

Book 2: THE ANOINTED ONE
​The rise of Israel’s first king stirs a storm of prophecy, power, and pride—where one man’s obedience will determine the fate of a kingdom.

Book 3: BY THE WATERS OF EN GEDI
A fading king and a rising exile are swept into a storm of broken oaths, divine reckoning, and the long, shadowed path to a kingdom foretold.

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