'The believers did what they did best-listened to each other's hearts, shared the struggle to remain true to the teachings, prayed over each other in love' (110). As Cassia first encounters a group gathered together she observed that they were 'not a family but certainly behaved as one' (91).

Congregations get so big people don't even know one another, let alone love one another in the beautiful way pictured in this story. I think too often in 2015 believers come together more out of a sense of duty, obligation, and (dare I say) legalism than out of a sense of love for one another. I especially enjoyed the pictures of the believers meeting together. The book is not as good as Rivers's 'Mark of the Lion' triology, but it was still very enjoyable. In this story, Cassia learns what love is and Julian learns what forgiveness and leadership are all about. She lives with her family near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Įarly Christians suffering persecution under the Roman empire-this theme always draws me in as I think it's good to consider what I would do if persecuted for my faith. Higley holds a degree in English literature and has written six previous novels. Tosca Lee, author of Demon: A Memoir and Havah: The Story of Eve With heart-pounding action and characters that carve their way into your heart, Petra is an adventurist's read, and an escapist's dream. Petra is filled with all the intrigue, drama, and flavors of the ancient world that Higley is so well known for. Together they seek a mighty movement of God far stronger than any dark heart or city made of stone. The queen, priestess of the sun-god, Dushrat, calls on demonic powers in her quest, but Cassia is prepared for the fierce spiritual battle to save her son, joining a Roman named Julian and his community of believers in the Jewish Messiah. But when Cassia discovers the man she married was heir to the throne, the power-hungry Queen Hagiru plots to murder Alexander so that her own child will someday rule. A young widow, Cassia, and her son, Alexander, have arrived there seeking protection with her late husband's estranged family.

Petra, the wondrous ancient city carved from the mountains of modern Jordan, is at the height of its glory in this gripping historical novel by T.

Petra by T.L. Higley