A Story of Love, Desperation, and Hope During a Great
Biblical Epoch
Sold into slavery by her father and forsaken by the man she was
supposed to marry, young Egyptian Kiya must serve a mistress who
takes pleasure in her humiliation. When terrifying plagues strike
Egypt, Kiya is in the middle of it all.
To save her older brother and escape the bonds of slavery, Kiya
flees with the Hebrews during the Great Exodus. She finds herself
utterly dependent on a fearsome God she's only just beginning to
learn about, and in love with a man who despises her people. With
everything she's ever known swept away, will Kiya turn back toward
Egypt or surrender her life and her future to Yahweh?
Sold into slavery by her father and forsaken by the man she was
supposed to marry, young Egyptian Kiya must serve a mistress who
takes pleasure in her humiliation. When terrifying plagues strike
Egypt, Kiya is in the middle of it all.
Choosing to flee with the Hebrews, Kiya finds herself reliant on a
strange God and drawn to a man who despises her people. With
everything she's ever known swept away and now facing the trials of
the desert, will she turn back toward Egypt or surrender her life
and her future to Yahweh?
"Telling the story from the perspective of a Gentile who traveled
alongside the escaping Hebrews, Cossette flips the script on the
usual telling of the biblical tale in this promising debut work.
Readers will smell the fear on Passover night, feel the wonder of
the Red Sea crossing, and sympathize with the starving and
thirsting of those escaping in the wilderness. The smart attention
to detail and strongly developed characters also bode well for
future installments of this Out of Egypt series."--Publishers Weekly
"Her engrossing tale draws on the Book of Exodus and pays
exquisite attention to the ancient setting, creating an exotic yet
foreboding atmosphere. Biblical fiction buffs, especially those who
follow Angela Hunt, Jill Eileen Smith, and Rebecca Kanner, are sure
to be swept away by this promising new author."--Library Journal
"The first book in a new series, this was a fascinating
look at the Hebrew Exodus through an Egyptian slave's eyes. The
message of God's love for everyone is seen throughout the
story."--CBA Retailers + Resources
Connilyn Cossette is a homeschooling mother of two with a passion for writing stories of timeless grace. She hopes to draw readers into a personal encounter with the rich ancient world of the Bible and spark curiosity that will lead to digging deeper into the truth of the Word. Her novel Counted With the Stars won the 2013 Frasier Contest and was a semi-finalist in the 2013 ACFW Genesis Contest. She lives near Dallas, Texas. Connect with her at www.connilyncossette.com.