Trust and Trickery

Author: Christine Dillon
Genre: Biblical Fiction
Series: Light of Nations #3
Pages: 282
Release Date: February 13, 2024
Publisher: Links in the Chain Press

Everyone he loves is about to be annihilated.

When Danel is suddenly orphaned, his childhood dream of becoming a warrior is lost in the relentless grind of running the family bakery. To make matters worse, his grandfather's mind has fled and he keeps disturbing the peace with prophecies of doom. Prophecies that seem destined to come true when a vast army encamps on the borders of their lands. Who are these people and why does their god command them to wipe out everyone in Canaan?

The men of Danel's city are proud of their fighting ability but it soon becomes clear that no battle can succeed against the god who conquered Pharaoh's armies. Seeking reassurance, Danel turns to a famous fortune teller but she only confirms the terrifying future of his grandfather's vision. Yet Danel can't just give up and accept his fate.

But what can a mere baker do to save his family, his city, and his people?

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Reviewer: Laura J. Davis

Trust and Trickery by Christine Dillon is the third book in the Light of the Nations series, and it is a unique look at the people of Canaan and how they responded to Israel's invasion of their land. 

The author has taken the Scriptures and brought them to life with exceptional research, Bible study, and her imagination. This story picks up after Joshua becomes the leader of the Israelites, and they are ready to enter the Promised Land of Canaan. 

When a young man from Gibeon and his friend Yassib decide to spy on the Israelites, they discover the Israelite's God is more powerful than any false gods they worship. As Danel learns more and more about the God of Israel, he begins to realize that his false gods are worth nothing.

I liked seeing Danel, his sister, and his uncle grow in their knowledge of God and faith in Him. I especially appreciated how the author showed how these invasions of the Israelites were possible.

While a few places needed an editor, this is still a great book, and I look forward to reading more by this author.

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