In All His Glory King Solomon eBook John Howard Reid
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Set in Ancient Egypt, this historical novel of mystery and suspense is narrated by Jeroboam, later king of Israel. At this stage of his career, the Bible describes Jeroboam as a young man, falsely accused of treason. Barely escaping King Solomon's wrath, Jeroboam has fled to Egypt, where he is "befriended" by Pharaoh Shishak. Perhaps "befriended" is the wrong word. It often appears to Jeroboam that the mercurial Shishak is both friend and enemy. At one stage, the Pharaoh appoints the "industrious and extremely capable administrator" (quoting the Bible) as his chief counselor. In the next moment, the Pharaoh allows Jeroboam to marry his favorite daughter; but soon afterwards, Shishak has his new son-in-law arrested on a trumped-up charge of murdering his former chief counselor. It soon becomes evident that Pharaoh's inconsistent actions form part of a thrilling, fast-moving plot involving treason, murder, betrayal, sacrilege, grave-robbing, rioting and rebellion.
In All His Glory King Solomon eBook John Howard Reid
Review written by Marti MelvilleSeptember 6, 2010
Lifted from the ancient pages of The Book of Kings, the story of Jeroboam as he dwells in ancient Egypt is brought to life in John Howard Reid's novel, "In All His Glory".
With spendid detail, the reader is transported back to the days of the Pharaohs and submerged into the ordeal of life as a Jew in hostile desert lands, an outcast from his own country, struggling to survive amongst Egyptian royalty. John Howard Reid has obviously done his homework as is evidenced by the detailed description of ancient Egyptian culture, biblical tradition and the interaction of both cultures centuries before Christianity's birth as a religious movement.
The story is compelling and moves the reader along at a steady pace, urging one to read to the end. As is typical for John Howard Reid, the story delivers an unexpected twist within the final pages. Pondering the contents of the epilogue allowed me to pleasantly imagine the probability of Reid's story just told. Details are full and vibrant in pieces. For brief moments, the reader rides a roller-coaster of rich information which then dips to deliver scant data before turning to a new subject, leaving one to wonder "what just happened". Opportunity to paint an unseen image of architechture, mannerism or culture is lost as the author seems to rush on to the next event, occasionally leaving the impression that the plot has been replaced by a series of scenes. Just as frustration builds due to unquenched thirst for detail, the description lifts once again carrying the reader on to view a new picture painted of life amongst the pyramids.
The main character, Jeroboam, dances between dialogue spoken from ancient tongue and modern-day figures of speech distracting the reader from the experience intended by the story. Use of occasional vocabulary pulled from the author's probable reference to a thesarus also causes a shift in the story. However, these minor deterrents do not detract enough to cause loss of interest in "what happens next" in the reader's mind.
I recommend "In All His Glory" to anyone looking for an enjoyable hypothetical historical fiction. The novel is an easy read, provides gentle entertainment and a quick escape. Recommended for all ages Young Adult and older.
(Marti Melville is the author of "Midnight Omen Deja vu")
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In All His Glory King Solomon eBook John Howard Reid Reviews
"In All His Glory" by John Howard Reid brings to life two prominent historical figures in this understated biblical background era story, unique in its blend of antiquity, murder and suspense.
Set in the cities of Thebes and Necropolis this fast paced tale employs a linguistic presentation as if the reader were overhearing words spoken at the temples of Karnak and those in the Valley of the Kings in glorious Egypt 3000 years past.
The fragility swirling around royal court life is punctuated by intrigue of cross and double-cross between characters, in a time and place where the afterlife was a powerful lure in the psyche and lives of people.
One feels the blowing dust and grit experienced by the protagonist Jeroboam, as he contends with desert sands and heat, the lush beauty of the Nile River and conspiracy, at every temple corridor turn.
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"In All His Glory" by John Howard Reid brings to life two prominent historical figures in this understated biblical background era story, unique in its blend of antiquity, murder and suspense.
Set in the cities of Thebes and Necropolis this fast paced tale employs a linguistic presentation as if the reader were overhearing words spoken at the temples of Karnak and those in the Valley of the Kings in glorious Egypt 3000 years past.
The fragility swirling around royal court life is punctuated by intrigue of cross and double-cross between characters, in a time and place where the afterlife was a powerful lure in the psyche and lives of people.
One feels the blowing dust and grit experienced by the protagonist Jeroboam, as he contends with desert sands and heat, the lush beauty of the Nile River and conspiracy, at every temple corridor turn.
Review written by Marti Melville
September 6, 2010
Lifted from the ancient pages of The Book of Kings, the story of Jeroboam as he dwells in ancient Egypt is brought to life in John Howard Reid's novel, "In All His Glory".
With spendid detail, the reader is transported back to the days of the Pharaohs and submerged into the ordeal of life as a Jew in hostile desert lands, an outcast from his own country, struggling to survive amongst Egyptian royalty. John Howard Reid has obviously done his homework as is evidenced by the detailed description of ancient Egyptian culture, biblical tradition and the interaction of both cultures centuries before Christianity's birth as a religious movement.
The story is compelling and moves the reader along at a steady pace, urging one to read to the end. As is typical for John Howard Reid, the story delivers an unexpected twist within the final pages. Pondering the contents of the epilogue allowed me to pleasantly imagine the probability of Reid's story just told. Details are full and vibrant in pieces. For brief moments, the reader rides a roller-coaster of rich information which then dips to deliver scant data before turning to a new subject, leaving one to wonder "what just happened". Opportunity to paint an unseen image of architechture, mannerism or culture is lost as the author seems to rush on to the next event, occasionally leaving the impression that the plot has been replaced by a series of scenes. Just as frustration builds due to unquenched thirst for detail, the description lifts once again carrying the reader on to view a new picture painted of life amongst the pyramids.
The main character, Jeroboam, dances between dialogue spoken from ancient tongue and modern-day figures of speech distracting the reader from the experience intended by the story. Use of occasional vocabulary pulled from the author's probable reference to a thesarus also causes a shift in the story. However, these minor deterrents do not detract enough to cause loss of interest in "what happens next" in the reader's mind.
I recommend "In All His Glory" to anyone looking for an enjoyable hypothetical historical fiction. The novel is an easy read, provides gentle entertainment and a quick escape. Recommended for all ages Young Adult and older.
(Marti Melville is the author of "Midnight Omen Deja vu")
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