Friday, April 20, 2012

This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
Prophet
Bethany House Publishers (April 1, 2012)
by
R.J. Larson




ABOUT THE AUTHOR:







R. J. Larson is the author of numerous devotionals featured in publications such as Women's Devotional Bible and Seasons of a Woman's Heart. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband and their two sons. Prophet marks her debut in the fantasy genre.







ABOUT THE BOOK



Close your eyes, Ela of Parne. Close your eyes and you will see.



Ela Roeh of Parne doesn't understand why her beloved Creator, the Infinite, wants her to become His prophet. She's undignified, bad tempered, and only seventeen--not to mention that no prophet of Parne has ever been a girl. Worst of all, as the elders often warn, if she agrees to become the Infinite's prophet, Ela knows she will die young.



Istgard has turned their back on me. See the evil they do.



Yet after experiencing His presence, she can't imagine living without Him. Determined to follow the Infinite's voice, Ela accepts the sacred vinewood branch and is sent to bring the Infinite's word to a nation torn apart by war. Here she meets Kien, a young Traceland ambassador determined to bring his own justice for his oppressed people. As they form an unlikely partnership, Ela must surrender to her destiny . . . and determine how to balance the leading of her heart with the leading of the Infinite.



Will you accept the branch and speak my will? Will you be my prophet?



If you would like to read the first chapter of Prophet, go HERE.

3 comments:

Robyn Campbell said...

An awesome fantasy. I love the sound of this, Cheryl. Ela sounds like a brilliant character. I'm very excited about this book. Heading to read the first chapter. :-)

Cheryl Klarich said...

Robyn! I' so glad that this genre is being picked up by the publishers! Bethany House is always pretty solid!

Thanks for checking it out!!!

Unknown said...

Sounds like an intriguing book! Looks like another title to add to my 'To be Read' list! Have a blessed weekend!