A Light on the Hill
Written by Connilyn Cossette
Narrated by Rachel Botchan
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Connilyn Cossette
Connilyn Cossette (www.connilyncossette.com) is a Christy Award and Carol Award-winning author whose books have been found on ECPA and CBA bestseller lists. When she is not engulfed in the happy chaos of homeschooling two teenagers, devouring books whole, or avoiding housework, she can be found digging into the rich ancient world of the Bible to discover gems of grace that point to Jesus and weaving them into an immersive fiction experience. Although she and her husband have lived all over the country in their twenty-plus years of marriage, they currently call a little town south of Dallas, Texas, their home.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a beautiful story of horror, shame, hurt, valiant courage, and finally love and tender forgiveness!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a thrilling action-packed love story. One of rediscover God’s mercy, love and voice. I would listen to it again!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Everything about this book is 5 star, including the performance of the reader! Absolutely had my attention for hours on end... I will be reading more of her books for sure!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This books was so interesting. I learn more about The history of the Jews. I really enjoyed it.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Light on The Hill is the first book in the Cities of Refuge series. While some of the characters were part of Cossette’s Out from Egypt series, it is not necessary to have read those books. Inspired by scripture found in Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua, the novel centers on Moriyah, a young unmarried Jewish woman who hides behind a veil and in the safety of her home after being branded by a Canaanite priest. Moriyah believes she has sheltered herself and her family from judgment and shame. This novel takes Moriyah on a journey of discovery as she seeks to flee danger. While some of her adventures seemed a bit far-fetched, they showed the culture, geography, and customs of Israel and Canaan following Israel’s conquest. I really liked the historical details that Cossette introduced, including the foods! Moriyah grows considerably during her trials and discovers that the only real refuge that can be trusted is within God’s care.The Biblical message is strong, this is a Biblical novel after all. The law of Moses discussed in this book is interesting and pertaining to Moriyah’s circumstances, a bit foreign for a modern reader. But the Old Testament always points to Jesus, and this book’s depiction of the Cities of Refuge — their purpose and meaning — opened up a new understanding of Jesus as our spiritual refuge and his role as High Priest. There’s also romance and suspense that will appeal to the modern reader.I very much enjoyed A Light on The Hill and look forward to discussing it with my book club. By the way, there are excellent discussion questions included.Recommended.Audience: adults.(I purchased this book from Amazon. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent historical fiction. I love experiencing the biblical times. Cossette’s writing is wonderful. Although the end was predictable I look forward to the next Book in this series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have loved every book Connilyn Cossette has written so far, so it should come as no surprise that A Light on the Hill is one of my favorite books of the year (to this point). It begins the Cities of Refuge series and brings biblical history (specifically, events from the book of Joshua) to life in the exquisitely vivid way I so enjoy. With strong characterizations and a dramatic, romantic story in addition to the great historical detail and setting, A Light on the Hill is a book that delivers a page-turning reading experience with a natural, inspirational exploration of God’s truth. Needless to say, I absolutely loved it, highly recommend this new release to fans of biblical fiction, and look forward to seeing where the series goes next in Shelter of the Most High. Thanks to the author, I received a complimentary copy of A Light on the Hill and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book kept my interest from start to finish. I loved Moriyah and understood why she kept herself hidden for those many years. It would be horrible to think that you accidentally murdered someone. It was fascinating to read about some of the customs that were in effect during this time period. Loved this story. I received a copy of this book from Bethany House for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Have you ever wondered how the Hebrews coming out of Egypt experienced the takeover of the populated area of Canaan? No, I'm not referring to the bloody battles, but to the families who settled into the land, coaxed the fields to life, set up businesses, and made their living while trying to settle into a land unlike anything they had experienced so far. Unlike the desert terrain and fertile river banks of Egypt, and the semi-desert areas of the wilderness they spent the past 40 years in, this new land was lush and green. How did they accomplish this? They were surrounded by hostile people supported by the Egyptian government who didn't take kindly to their invasion. What was it like? That is what this book is all about. This was the era of Joshua, fulfilling God's command to fill the land. This author paints a realistic picture of what this could have been like through the eyes of young Moriyah, her best friend Ora, and her young 9-year-old neighbor Eitan. This book is incredible. I think I have discovered a new author (to me) of Biblical fiction that delves into details with enthusiasm and accuracy. She has written several series so far that I haven't read yet. But I love her writing style, the detail she includes, the imagination that puts flesh on the bare bones of sometimes dry history. With this book, I discovered new perspectives I hadn't considered before. This book was truly a living experience. I actually felt I was there. I will be certain to pick up her other series and read them, I'm that impressed.Besides being a piece of historical fiction, this book is filled with action and suspense. Moriyah has been accused of killing two young teens. She must flee to a city set aside by God as a sanctuary for people to plea for a fair trial. The next of kin has the right to avenge the deaths of the boys without retribution. Along the way, the boys' father prevents them getting to the nearest safe city, so the group traveling with Moriyah must go to the next city, which will take them through dangerous territory controlled by the Canaanites. There are many dangers to face along the way. Additionally, there is an element of romance during their travels. But because of the accusations against her, Moriyah despairs of a future for her and Derek. The characters are likable, real, and easily related to. I would call the group traveling together highly colorful. I could barely put the book down because of all the twists and turns in the plot. I even enjoyed reading the book a second time. It was just as fresh as reading it the first time through. There are also some wonderfully contemplative moments where Moriyah learns more about the God of Israel whom she thought had abandoned her earlier in her life. The book contains some beautiful word pictures of the grace of God as she learns how He provided grace and mercy to his people. I highly recommend this book. This is the first book in a new series. I am certainly looking forward to reading the rest of the books that follow. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary review copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers. I was not required to write a review, positive or otherwise. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a beautiful story! A Light on the Hill is book one in the two book Cities of Refuge series, and one of Connilyn Cossette’s best. She is a gifted storyteller and brings a new light to ancient Bible times. I love when a story teaches, inspires, and changes me. This story not only entertains, but showcases God’s grace—in ancient times and now.It is easy to sympathize and empathize with Moriyah. She, like us all, has made mistakes and wonders if it’s possible to overcome or move past them. My heart pounded as I read about Moriyah’s quest to reach one of the cities of refuge. I felt her pain and urged her to have faith that God’s mercy awaited her. We all have it in us to be a light for God.Oh my. I love a story that leaves me changed. There isn’t a book by this author that I didn’t love. A Light on the Hill is a beacon of hope, showing us that though we fail and stumble, there is a path we can follow to find forgiveness and mercy—if we look toward the Light of the world.Ms. Cossette’s writing is superb, easy to read, and keeps me turning pages. There wasn’t a dull moment, no dragging dialogue. If you’ve never read Biblical fiction, this is a great place to start. I can’t wait to read book two of this stunning 2-book series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Title: A Light on The Hill (Cities of Refuge #1)Author: Connilyn CossettePages: 336Year: 2018Publisher: BethanyMy rating is 5 out of 5 stars.This story is a heart-throbbing, pulse-pounding and faith-intensive tale. It centers on the book of Joshua when the Israelites were setting up cities of refuge in the land God gave to them. The main purpose of cities of refuge were for people to flee to if they accidently killed someone. It is where they would have to live out their lives until the current high priest died or they themselves died. If they left that city at any time, an avenger was free to take the offender’s life.There are several reasons I loved this book. One, the time was kept by the Hebrew calendar, helping keep readers’ minds in that time. Two, readers will get a flavor for what other nations in the land were doing or how they looked upon the Israelites. Three, the constant tension of never knowing if the main character fleeing to a refuge city was going to arrive before being killed.Moriyah had been branded before the walls of Jericho were brought down, so if people saw the brand they jumped to conclusions. Some of the taunts and ways people treated her, whether real or perceived by her, were so hurtful she placed herself in isolation in her home. She cared for her father and neighbors through her cooking abilities. Her father arranged a marriage, but it wasn’t to the man Moriyah thought, which caused the heart of this reader to wonder if her desire to marry would become a reality.Moriyah built a wall around her heart that even kept her from hearing Yahweh’s voice, so she thought He left her too. Now, she needs men who are willing to help her flee to a city of refuge before the man bent on taking her life captures her. The man helping her to arrive safely is closely related to the man seeking revenge, and somewhere along the way a romance that Moriyah knows can never be begins to grow.What a fantastic story that captures the heart of readers and challenges us all to let the wall of separation between us and Yahweh down and listen for His voice. Can we trust Him to know what is best for us and help us walk through the time even if it isn’t what we thought life would look like as Moriyah learned?I can’t wait until the next book is released as this biblical story, while written fictionally, is beyond exceptional! It helps people to see that He is faithful and truly brings about the best for us and others even when we don’t see the “how”. Don’t wait another minute to enjoy this novel!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”