The High Place: A King's Men Prequel Novella

by Connilyn Cossette

Marked by a distinct silver streak in his hair and an extraordinary memory for languages, thirteen-year-old Shalem longs to be taken seriously, not only among his fellow Levitical scholars, but by the older cousins who still see him as a little boy.

When an ordinary hunt leads Shalem and his cousins deep into the dense, whispering forests outside Naioth, an afternoon of exploration shatters into a fight for survival.

As night descends and ancient shadows threaten to consume them, Shalem must look past his fear. With no sword in hand, he is forced to wield the only weapons he has a brilliant mind, fierce family loyalty, and unwavering trust in the Almighty.

The High A King's Men Prequel Novella takes place in the latter days of the Judges Era. It serves as a story bridge between the Covenant House Series and the King's Men Series, published by Bethany House Publishers. This novella offers a window into the evolution of Shalem, Avidan, Gavriel, and Zevi's friendship, leading up to the fateful day the future heroes witness Saul's anointing as Israel's first king in "Voice of the Ancient" (Book One of The King's Men Series).

Kindle Edition

Published October 13, 2026

About the author

Connilyn Cossette is a Christy Award-winning, bestselling author who loves digging into the ancient world of the Bible and crafting immersive stories that encourage readers to encounter the Great Storyteller himself. As the grateful adoptive mom of two homeschool graduates and a recent breast cancer survivor, she knows firsthand how Yahweh’s steadfast love redeems every unexpected plot twist. She and her husband of nearly thirty years are based just north of Charlotte, North Carolina, with suitcases always half-packed for their next adventure together.

Connect with her at ConnilynCossette.com

Reviews

[Deborah Aguilar · Rating 5 out of 5]

King's Men Prequel Is A Must Read !!

This Series & All The Novella's Are So Intriguing and insightful !! I Fell I Love With Each Character From The Beginning . Read All Over & Over !! So sad that there is not going to be another edition. Talking about their families their children & Getting Old . That they had But you can always go back and Reread !! Gavi was my favorite because of The Heart ship And struggles in his life . You Will Find The Word Of Our Lord In These Books with Love -Redemption- Forgiveness- Trust - Unwavering Faith !! Enjoy All Connilyn Cossette Books Each One Draws You In Like me Family !!

[Michaela (Reading in the Heartland) · Rating 4 out of 5]

And here it is. The last novelette of the early adventures of our young cousins who all feature as MCs in The King’s Men series. Shalem wonders if his cousins will ever see him as more than a child. We see tones of frustrations and foreshadowing events through out these 4 novellas and I’m more ready than ever to dive into my reread of the first 3 books and then move on and finally get the conclusion to this series.