The Death of Kings

Children of the Lion #17

by Peter Danielson

Haunted by a dark prophecy, the once-just King Saul becomes suddenly cruel and tyrannical, persecuting David, the handsome and heroic young soldier destined to replace him on the throne. Original.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Ancient, Biblical

244 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published February 1, 1994

About the author

House pseudonym used by Franklin King, James Reasoner, George Warren, and Hugh Zachary

Reviews

[Kay Mcgriff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saul is king of Israel, but he no longer has the support of Samuel and the priests. Urnan and Eri still fashion arms for the Israelites, but their loyaly is tested by Saul's insane jealousy of the warrior David. Yes, the same David that slays Goliath and thousands of other Philistines. While life gets complicated for Urnan and Eri, they remain true to themselves--and to the God they almost believe in. I think my favorite character, though, is Urnan's son Kaptar, left in Egypt with his mother, Tania. The Libyans threaten Egyptian rule, and Kaptor is determined to take a stand in spite of his youth.