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Biblical Adventures #3
The Fleece of Gideon
Book 3 in the bestselling Guardians Adventure series! The search for the Fleece of Gideon... Four thousand years ago, Gideon triumphed against the enemy Midianites. Before the battle, Gideon asked for a sign, so God made a sheep fleece wet, but kept the ground dry. After the victory, Gideon made a priestly vest from plundered gold earrings. Fast forward to modern day where Achava, a guardian of Israel with supernatural powers, invites Sam, a retired Biblical Studies professor, to travel with her to view the purported golden vest. Sam declines and asks her something that tears her between her emotions and her vow to protect Israel. After their rift, Sam buries himself in research and a mysterious man shows up with a warning about the fleece. Further, Sam is shocked when a former foe of Achava’s turns up to assist him in the quest for the fleece—but can she be trusted? Sam learns they must reach the Fleece of Gideon before Achava does. So, the race is on to find it first. Each person has their own beliefs about the powers and purpose of the fleece. And their own agendas. Will Sam find THE FLEECE OF GIDEON before Achava does? Or will it destroy all they hold dear? THE FLEECE OF GIDEON, the third novel in the Biblical Adventure series, unleashes action, spiritual battles, a bit of romance, and all the international adventure that readers have come to expect from acclaimed Christian author Summer Lee.
- GenresChristian FictionFantasy
130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2014
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Summer Lee
76 books23 followersSummer Lee writes Biblical Fantasy from a Christian viewpoint. She enjoys writing epic historical novels and modern-day romances with a touch of adventure. Summer Lee is the pen name for Verna Hargrove. Verna writes primarily non-fiction and Bible studies. Find
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September 3, 2024
There are eight books in this series. I just happen to only have one of them so I read it. It’s brief so it was a short read.
What I can’t seem to do is figure out the genre or target audience for this book.
Is it Sci-fi or fantasy? Well, not exactly, but there are three characters with sci-fi type names and other-worldly abilities.
Is it romance? Not really, but there are two characters who clearly have feelings for each other.
Is it biblical? Well, yes. It partially focuses on Gideon, a warrior in Judges, and his fleece which might have magical properties.
Is it Christian fiction? Yes. I can definitely cast this as Christian fiction, just really, really different.
One character (Achava) has been tasked by God to be the guardian of His land, Israel. She has abilities to teleport…called "soul merging" in this book. Her sister (Anthea), on the other hand is just this side of evil, and her abilities are used for her own purposes rather than for God’s. Sam is just a normal guy, an archaeologist who helps Achava on her missions.
In this mission Sam is to find the fleece of Gideon, but there are two other people who want it, and they have abilities to thwart both Sam and Achava.
I loved some of the author's word pictures, like when Gideon's men, on their way to battle, opened (broke) their jars of clay revealing the torches inside to light the way to victory. Seemingly symbolic of our own body being like clay jars to be broken so that the light of Jesus can shine through.
Because I didn’t read the first two I was a tad lost. But after a few chapters the reader can catch on. These stories are like a long serial. This book was a cliff hanger which leads into then next having to do with Christ's crown of thorns.
Creative book I rather enjoyed. I almost wish I had more in this series,
What I can’t seem to do is figure out the genre or target audience for this book.
Is it Sci-fi or fantasy? Well, not exactly, but there are three characters with sci-fi type names and other-worldly abilities.
Is it romance? Not really, but there are two characters who clearly have feelings for each other.
Is it biblical? Well, yes. It partially focuses on Gideon, a warrior in Judges, and his fleece which might have magical properties.
Is it Christian fiction? Yes. I can definitely cast this as Christian fiction, just really, really different.
One character (Achava) has been tasked by God to be the guardian of His land, Israel. She has abilities to teleport…called "soul merging" in this book. Her sister (Anthea), on the other hand is just this side of evil, and her abilities are used for her own purposes rather than for God’s. Sam is just a normal guy, an archaeologist who helps Achava on her missions.
In this mission Sam is to find the fleece of Gideon, but there are two other people who want it, and they have abilities to thwart both Sam and Achava.
I loved some of the author's word pictures, like when Gideon's men, on their way to battle, opened (broke) their jars of clay revealing the torches inside to light the way to victory. Seemingly symbolic of our own body being like clay jars to be broken so that the light of Jesus can shine through.
Because I didn’t read the first two I was a tad lost. But after a few chapters the reader can catch on. These stories are like a long serial. This book was a cliff hanger which leads into then next having to do with Christ's crown of thorns.
Creative book I rather enjoyed. I almost wish I had more in this series,
January 10, 2022
Achava has to fulfill her calling, before she can pass the blessing on
Sam she likes, they are different, she needs quiet, meditation, a good work out. He does not, yet he wants more, and tries so hard.
There task together for the fleece of Gideon, was soon dissolved as harsh words were spoken. Once home again Sam finds her half sister at his place. Wanting to be his partner and to find the fleece. Cute story
Sam she likes, they are different, she needs quiet, meditation, a good work out. He does not, yet he wants more, and tries so hard.
There task together for the fleece of Gideon, was soon dissolved as harsh words were spoken. Once home again Sam finds her half sister at his place. Wanting to be his partner and to find the fleece. Cute story
December 28, 2016
stranger still---mix of supernatural and archaeological quest
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May 24, 2019A wild tale.
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