I first read about Lynn Austin’s Chronicles of the Kings series from my friend Kristine at Jewels of My Own.   Thanks to her book review(s), she has hooked me on another wonderful author/series!  Thanks, Kristine!

Gods & Kings is the first book in the Chronicles of the Kings series.  Lynn Austin had me hooked from the very first chapter!  I quickly read the entire book because each chapter leaves you wondering what will happen in the next.  I’ve already put a hold on the second book in this series because the ending of this first one has me wondering what will happen in the next!  Of course, one knows what happens if they’ve read the Bible, but reading this story in an historical fiction format really makes this Old Testatment story come to life!

This is the story of Yaweh’s protection over Hezekiah as he grows up in the palace of his father, King Ahaz, as other members of his family suffer and die because they serve Yaweh.  This book takes you from Hezekiah’s childhood through his coronation as king at age 25 after his father suddenly passes away.