Throne of the Heavens

By Connilyn Cossette

Book Overview

"Page-turning adventure, captivating romance, and beautiful writing."--Tessa Afshar, bestselling author on Splendor of the Land

Flashes of his past life are all Mattaniel remembers from the time before he was taken captive by Sidonian traders. When a shocking revelation forces him into the service of the king of Tyre, he finds his future and his freedom hinge on a captivating woman far beyond his reach.

As the daughter of a king, Elissa knows her duty is to secure her father's ambitions with an advantageous marriage. Yet when her brilliant and enigmatic tutor uncovers a conspiracy that drags them both into a deadly game of treachery, she begins to understand that so much more is at stake. As more fragments of Mattaniel's past come to light, enemies close in, loyalties fracture, and their forbidden bond will ignite a chain of events that could reshape the destiny of nations.

The early years of King Saul's reign come to life in bestselling and award-winning author Connilyn Cossette's compelling, biblical-inspired tale. For fans of The Chosen, House of David, ancient historical fiction, Francine Rivers, Mesu Andrews, Lynn Austin, and Jill Eileen Smith.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764238949
• ISBN13: 9780764238949
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 368 Pages

Customer Reviews

amazing conclusion to the series

"One small act of obedience may have eternal repercussions, completely unbeknownst to us." I was not expecting the last and youngest cousin's story to unfold like this. It was more grand, more colorful, more adventurous, more delightful and more everything than I had expected or hoped. The first part of the book felt more like historical fiction in 1029 BC Tyre. Mattaniel's first person voice was honest and humble. He had such a big heart guided by loyalty, compassion, justice and truth. Even in a hostile foreign land with hazy memory of the Ancient One, he didn't let go of Yahweh but clung to Him. His sharply honed intelligence, scholarly ways, and gift for languages enhanced his character into a fantastic hero. Elissa's tender heart and clever mind made her an equal match to Mattaniel. I enjoyed learning about the Tyrian king's court through Elissa but also grieved with her for so many hurts that surrounded the women in that court. The latter part of the book brought Mattaniel/Shalem into contact with King Saul and the young shepherd boy gifted with the lyre and song; this part felt like we were back in Biblical fiction and I really enjoyed spending time with the Levites as they worshiped. I also loved catching up with the three cousins and their families. There was a suspenseful subplot in the story, woven around multiple attempts at murder in the Tyrian court, that added an intriguing and surprising layer to the book. I am sad to be at the end of this grand adventure. Many thanks to Avi, Zevi, Gavi, and Shalem for this incredibly edifying journey. And, of course, many more thanks to author Connilyn Cossette, the queen of Biblical fiction, who breathes sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch into the Old Testament world to help us experience the Word in a new and deeper way. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House Publishing and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.