The Stone of Ebenezer, Book I: Trilogy of Kings Saga
Vividly descriptive tale of biblically-based historical fiction. Inspired by her love of antiquity, archaeology, and biblical history, Susan Van Volkenburgh employs prose, to which she lends an archaic flair, to recount the stories told in the Book of First Samuel. Within her novel, "The Stone of Ebenezer", she weaves characters, both fictional and historical, together in a biblically-based fictional story, while including touchstones of historical events to set the scene for vivid battles, treacherous journeys, lives affected by the ravages of war, and even a touch of romance. Her audience will be delighted as they become familiar with some of her more memorable characters, as she utilizes each of these unique individuals as a vehicle by which she endeavors to enlighten the reader about events that occurred in ancient times. Vividly descriptive details of the surrounding terrain, the common attire of the time, and the customs involved in daily living provide an air of authenticity to "The Stone of Ebenezer" serving to captivate and illuminate the reader in an entertaining fashion."
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