Lynn Austin has won three Christy Awards for her inspiring historical novels, which include Candle in the Darkness. The second book in her Chronicles of the Kings series, Song of Redemption is a retelling of the life of Hezekiah, King of Judah from 716 to 687 B.C.
Although his father had allowed widespread idolatry, King Hezekiah is restoring God’s law to Judah. The temple is cleansed and proper offerings are made to Yahweh. The Assyrians, however, rule the adjoining lands and demand tribute from all nations. Bloodthirsty and cruel, they crush all who oppose them. When King Hezekiah refuses to continue payment to these ungodly people, he calls their wrath down on Judah. Facing almost certain destruction, Hezekiah will receive help from an unlikely source.
Based on passages from 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, Song of Redemption is a thrilling tale of faith, courage, and selfless love.
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"#2 in the series. This one focuses on King Hezekiah's reign, the fight against idolatry, and the growth of faith in several characters. I'm still fascinated. Good story telling and interesting characters give me a new depth and dimension to what it may have been like in the time of King Hezekiah and the advance of the Assyrian army."
— Teri (4 out of 5 stars)
“Austin’s fascinating, insightful, biblically based fictionalized account of King Hezekiah of Judah brings the Old Testament to life in a way that will take the listener back to those incredibly tumultuous times...Read by Suzanne Toren, Song of Redemption is an informative, enlightening, and engaging novel.”
— Library Journal (audio review)" I am loving this series. There are five in all. Lynn Austin has such a wonderful way of telling a story that has significant Christian undertones. I find them inspiring as I see parallels in our own world today. "
— Lori, 2/11/2014" Awesome book, can't wait to get to the next one! "
— Margie, 2/7/2014" It is always interesting to read historical fiction. I know it is probably not very close to the truth...yet it does make me wonder about the people who lived in Isaiah's time, and appreciate him as a prophet a little more. Mostly the book has me asking myself---How much faith do I really have? "
— Sandra, 1/23/2014" I'm absolutely loving this series. This book kept me on pins and needles the whole way through. "
— Tandy, 1/21/2014" I love historical biblical fiction--L. Austin tells the story of King Hezekiah so well. "
— Lynne, 1/18/2014" Wonderful. How can you NOT cheer for a king of Judah who chooses to follow God's law. Keep reading! "
— Michelle, 1/18/2014" While not the most developed in terms of plot lines and character development, this series is really enjoyable and has given me a new appreciation and interest of the history of the Kings of Judah. "
— Brad, 1/17/2014" As with the others...did not want this series to end "
— Leslie, 12/16/2013" The second book in this series did not disapoint! Amazing what some of these people went through...I really liked Jerusha's and Eliakim's stories. Makes me glad for the time I live now and the country I live in! "
— Aimee, 12/6/2013" These are easy reads and interesting if you like your bible wrapped up in a story "
— Angela, 12/4/2013" This book was a historical fiction, which I enjoy and was pretty good in that it kept me wanting to read more. I haven't read any of the other books in the series yet. "
— Joey/katie, 11/15/2013" This book brought Biblical history to life. The descriptions of the Assyrian atrocities were a bit too much for me to stomach though. I won't be reading any more of this series. "
— Alena, 7/17/2013" I loved this book even more than the first book in the series. I think Lynn Austin is a great author and I would definitely recommend her books to anyone. "
— Stephanie, 6/16/2013" I was soo hooked after the first in this series that I had to read more, and this did not disappoint. "
— Charmaine, 10/16/2012" I always like it when a book makes me want to open my Bible and read the story there. This series of books shows that the time of Hezekiah was actually a lot like America today. We need to remember that our hope is not in a politician, a strong military, or a healthy economy, but only from God. "
— MaryAnn, 10/5/2012" This entire series is one of the best series I've ever read. I learned so much from each book. I give the series my highest recommendation. "
— Debbie, 8/30/2012" Masterpiece of writing, always moving forward, with expectations. This series encouraged me to go back and reread from the bible, the events of the story. Thank you for sharing your story with us. "
— Kathy, 8/7/2012" I'm a fan of historical fiction because it is a good diversion from my more heady reading choices and I still learn something. This was a fictional story of King Hezekiah's reign and I learned much about that reign and the Siloam tunnel. "
— Brenda, 3/24/2012" wow, another amazing story about one of the last "good kings" of Judah. "
— Penny, 2/19/2012" This series reminds me of the Fisher's of Men series so if you like those than you'll like these (not an LDS author though). Fun to read since we just studied Hezekiah in Sunday School. "
— Cami, 2/12/2012" I could hardly wait to get to the library to get this one after reading the first one. Drew me in and wouldn't let go. "
— April, 2/11/2012" This book is the second book in the Chronicles of the Kings series which is an excellent book. The whole series is a must read! "
— Nk, 10/5/2011" Book two is the continuing story of King Hezekiah and the events surrounding him. "
— Judie, 10/2/2011" Again the history makes the Bible even more real "
— Wendy, 9/5/2011" A little slower than the first, but the depth and fire was still there. I could've done without all the architechture details, they really dragged the story on. I'm still really looking forward to reading the rest of the series. "
— Sally, 8/22/2011" FAVORITE BOOK OF THE SERIES. LOVE HEZEKIAH'S OBEDIENCE "
— Felicia, 5/24/2011" Almost as good as the first one... "
— Janette, 5/4/2011" I love this series. I am reading through the old testament and this series helps make the bible come alive. I find myself saying " I get it now" a lot. <br/> "
— Amy, 1/26/2011" Wow, I really learned a lot about King Hezekiah and that time period. I read the 1st book and will have to read the next one as well. "
— Susan, 1/15/2011" Awesome book, can't wait to get to the next one! "
— Margie, 12/9/2010" This book really helps me remember these stories from Kings and Chronicles in the Bible. The story of Hezekiah's tunnel was most interesting, because I have been through it. "
— Diane, 8/31/2010" Can't wait to get the third in the series from paperback swap! It has you feeling every emotion imaginable! "
— Vicki, 6/17/2010" This book brought Biblical history to life. The descriptions of the Assyrian atrocities were a bit too much for me to stomach though. I won't be reading any more of this series. "
— Alena, 6/7/2010" I am loving this series. There are five in all. Lynn Austin has such a wonderful way of telling a story that has significant Christian undertones. I find them inspiring as I see parallels in our own world today. "
— Lori, 4/23/2010" More about the Old Testament kings, loved this series! "
— Janet, 1/22/2010" This series reminds me of the Fisher's of Men series so if you like those than you'll like these (not an LDS author though). Fun to read since we just studied Hezekiah in Sunday School. "
— Cami, 1/7/2010" wow, another amazing story about one of the last "good kings" of Judah. "
— Penny, 11/9/2009" As with the others...did not want this series to end "
— Leslie, 10/27/2009Lynn Austin has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie.
Suzanne Toren, award-winning narrator, has over thirty years of experience in narration. She was named a “Golden Voice” by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She has won the American Foundation for the Blind’s Scourby Award for Narrator of the Year, AudioFile magazine named her the 2009 Best Voice in Nonfiction & Culture, and she is the recipient of multiple Earphones Awards. She performs on and off Broadway and in regional theaters and has appeared on Law & Order and in various soap operas.