The Days of Noah

by Virginia Smith

The daughter of a pagan priestess believes Noah’s prophecy…especially when she discovers the horrifying secret behind her city’s primary export. Belief in the One God is dangerous in Cainlan, a city founded on the worship of the god Cain. But when Eliana meets the son of a religious fanatic she is drawn to Shem’s caring manner and deep faith. She believes his assertion that the One God will wipe the earth clean of the corruption that fills it, especially when she discovers a terrifying secret known only to those high in the government’s ruling council. Though desperate to escape her destiny, Eliana’s life has been preordained. Not even Shem’s God can rescue her from the fate for which she was born – becoming the next high priestess to Cain.

Genres: Historical, Biblical Fiction

374 pages, Paperback

First published August 13, 2013

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Virginia Smith has written over fifty books with sales exceeding 1 million copies worldwide. Her book, Guilty Secrets, was recently produced as a movie now streaming on Lifetime. She lives in Kentucky with her husband, 27 chickens, a barn kitty, and a barky Maltese named Max. Learn more about Ginny and her books at www.virginiasmith.org

Reviews

[Katherine Bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, this is such an amazing retelling of Noah. It is a must read for anyone who loves biblical fiction

[Pam Rudie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Same story but with a little bit of modern technology. The cities need energy to run the workings of the cities. Where does a pagan civilization get fuel to make the energy to run the cities? In an era of blood sacrifices to a pagan god, will there be deliverance by the one true God? Interestingly good read.

[JoJo Sutis · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY REVIEW:
This is the first book I’ve read by Virginia Smith, but will definitely not be the last. I was so impressed with The Days of Noah. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this author has created quite a fascinating world and society within this story. I thought the setting was very creative and really out of the box, but also super believable.
I loved the characters! I could immediately empathize with Eliana and the pain she endures over being called to a destiny she does not fully embrace. Her mother is the High Priestess to the false god worshipped within the society, she is very cold and distant towards Eliana, feeding only on the power of her position. i thought it was so sad that she was willing to use her daughter as a pawn in her own game of control. There was definitely no love here in this mother/daughter relationship. Thankfully, Eliana does have her nurse, Girta, who happens to be a believer in the One True God, but will this and her chance encounter with Shem (Noah’s son) be enough to save her ???
I loved the faith conversation that Shem has with his childhood friend, Jarrell. It was so sad that Jarrelll is slipping from the faith he knew as a boy. Unlike Shem, he is blending into the wicked society around them.
I enjoyed seeing Noah and his family in a more real-life way. A family struggling to do what God has called them to do, in a world that has turned their backs on God to worship the false god, Cain. Shem is especially troubled by his encounter with Eliana and wants to convince her of his faith. But can he reach someone who has grown up under the lies of this wicked society for so long???
The Days of Noah is one of my favorite reads of 2013!!! The characters are unforgettable. The storyline is believable. I was so caught up in the emotion of what they were dealing with…the fear, the hurt, the anger, the love.
*****5/5 STARS***** DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!!!!!!!

[Tonja Saylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading the blurb on the back I placed this book on the bottom if my TBR pile. My 13 year old daughter found it and started reading. She could not put it down and finished it in a couple of days. Then she started begging me to read it so we could talk about it. Finally, I gave in and read it. I could not put it down - it was that good! I don't want to give away any of the story so you need to read this book yourself. But I will say that I felt like I was right there with the characters experiencing everything they experienced. You do have to keep on mind, however, that this is fiction. So just enjoy!

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

The days of Noah is a wonderful retelling of the story of Noahs Ark with a few new twists. Definitely worthy of 5 stars. I love the story from the view of the pagan daughter of the high priestess of Cainlan. Not only is this book entertaining it also brings some modern ideas that really make you think. Once I started reading I couldn't stop. The hardest part has been trying to describe this great book without any spoilers. So I can only say Read this book. You will be glad you did.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really interesting and intriguing take on how we might have been before the flood, and how close to our advancements they may have been. Great world building and descriptive writing and a over all a good setup besides one or two points that I felt were given away early. The ending how ever was rather abrupt and disappointing and to have it go on a bit further or even lead to a sequel would have been nice. Over all it gets bettween 3.5-75 to 4 stars.

[Louise Pledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books now! I only finished it two days ago but am, already, telling others they need to read it. I was intrigued by the research the author must have done to make the story authentic. Beautiful, clean romance amongst much action and spirituality. I am looking at other things Virginia Smith has read now.