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  • By: Mesu Andrews
  • Narrated by: Coleen Marlo
  • Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins
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Of Fire and Lions

By: Mesu Andrews
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Summary

The Old Testament book of Daniel comes to life in this novel for fans of Lynn Austin's Chronicles of the Kings series or Francine Rivers' Mark of the Lion series.

Finalist for the Christy Award

Survival. A Hebrew girl first tasted it when she escaped death nearly 70 years ago as the Babylonians ransacked Jerusalem and took their finest as captives. She thought she'd perfected in the many years among the Magoi and the idol worshipers, pretending with all the others in King Nebuchadnezzar's court. Now, as Daniel's wife and a septuagenarian matriarch, Belili thinks she's safe and that she can live out her days in Babylon without fear - until the night Daniel is escorted to Belshazzar's palace to interpret mysterious handwriting on a wall. The Persian Army invades, and Bellili's tightly wound secrets unfurl with the arrival of the conquering army. What will the reign of Darius mean for Daniel, a man who prays to Yahweh alone? 

Ultimately, Yahweh's sovereign hand guides Jerusalem's captives, and the frightened Hebrew girl is transformed into a confident woman who realizes her need of the God who conquers both fire and lions.

©2019 Mesu Andrews (P)2019 Random House Audio

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Of Fire and Lions is a breathtaking and intricately told story of life and love in Babylonian captivity. Mesu Andrews’s well-researched tale brings to life Daniel and his wife, showing in vivid detail the challenges their love experienced in a pagan and hostile environment. Andrews gives readers a fascinating inside look at familiar biblical accounts (like the three men in the fiery furnace), all the while developing a beautiful and timeless love story.” (Jody Hedlund, author of Luther and Katharina, Christy Award winner)

“Mesu’s stories are immersive in the best sense of the word. Tackling Daniel? Not easy. But she succeeds with a captivating story line and gives penetrating truths that will go deep into your mind and heart.” (James L. Rubart, best-selling author of The Man He Never Was

“Mesu Andrews is a master at writing biblical fiction! In Of Fire and Lions, she invites us on a seemingly familiar journey, and then - with a passion for truth and impeccable research - Mesu opens our eyes to an entirely new perspective that shatters familiarity and propels us right back to God’s Word. A compelling, brilliantly written novel, Of Fire and Lions is one of those rare stories that will stick with you for a lifetime.” (Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of Catching the Wind and Hidden Among the Stars

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Great

I enjoyed this. It made me think and reflect on God's promises. Narrator is very good also.

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Loved it!

It's a brilliant novel that made the characters spring out from the Bible. I look forward to reading her next book. Thank you.

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Excellent- all round

A super book - well written, including biblical facts and believable fiction. Superbly narrated! *****

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Vivid illustration of the times.

I enjoyed this tangled web of personalities and events which display God's power & plans over all our lives.

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Overwhelming

Great voice to listen to. Fantastic writing of a biblical story. Well worth reading! Mesu takes you to into exile and you'll get a sence of what it has to be like.

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Very engaging and inspiring

Really like how the author goes in with the characters backgrounds and possibilities of lifestyle in the time of Daniel. This makes me look at Daniel time as exile even deeper. Truly looking how my faith is tested and compare it to what is expected of me. Such a well written story, based on biblical facts. Really leaves me wanting for more :)

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As good as Francine Rivers!!!

Excellent! Fabulous! (I could go on writing superlatives ....) Anyway, you will NOT be disappointed in choosing this book. Beautifully written AND narrated - kept my interest ALL the way through. Now to grab another :o)

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Interesting

Very informative and is helping a lot to give a better insite in those days

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