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My book is in 3 'Hot New Releases' Amazon Lists!

Get Rise to Power and see for yourself what the rave is all about! It appears in three 'Hot New Releases' Amazon lists

Rise to Power in 'Hot New Releases' and 'Amazon Bestseller List'

When I release a new book, it's a bit like letting go of a baby's hand to see if she can take a first step. Boy, this baby is running fast! It is listed in 'hot new releases' and in Amazon best sellers:

King David's "path to power"

Wow--I am so glad for this review for my new book, Rise to Power! Written by Dolores Ayotte, author of A Woman's Voice (and other self-help books) who is a great inspirational writer and one of the best reviewers on Amazon:


5.0 out of 5 stars  King David's "path to power"...  December 13, 2013By Dolores AyotteFormat:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified PurchaseRise to Power (The David Chronicles) by Author Uvi Poznansky

David, the would-be king, is playing his lyre in an audition before the mad King Saul...or is he really mad at all? The popular story of the young boy David slaying the giant Goliath comes to life with a unique and somewhat macabre twist in this familiar old Bible story.

Gifted Author Uvi Poznansky is up to her usual finesse of taking a well-known Bible story and giving it a modern day perspective. Trust me...she does a darn good job of it! The Prologue actually explains where King David ends up. In essence...the beginning of the novel finds David a prisoner of sorts...actually a prisoner of his impotent self. David now has the occasion to reflect on his past life and he has every desire to share his story. In this fictional novel, David is speaking in the first person and is the narrator of his own past history and the events leading up to his present situation. The reader is then taken back in time with David to hear firsthand how this supposedly humble and simple boy started out.

By his own admittance, he is not so innocent after all. Even though he has many brothers, he is to be King Saul's successor...hand selected by old Samuel the "king-maker...the one who anointed Saul all these years ago". In this provocative story, David definitely appears to be far more ambitious than one would have initially imagined and his "rise to power" more calculated and well-thought out than first perceived. However, King Saul is no fool and deep down he has his misgivings about David. Therefore, even in his madness, he looks for his enemy. Is it David? Jealousy of a potential rival has endless and brutal possibilities.

In one of her previous novels, A Favorite Son... Ms. Poznansky utilizes the same technique now found in "Rise to Power (The David Chronicles)". She once again creatively and adeptly gets into the head of a familiar Bible character, and then subsequently brings him into the twenty-first century. In doing so, she manages to take her readers with her and they too are exposed to a vast array of human emotions, some more positive than others. One readily sees the ambition and calculative motives of the players and the ends they will go to achieve their own goals no matter the consequences or who they may cross in the process.

The setting in this book is in the appropriate Biblical era but the characters have what appears to be a more modern day method of thinking. Or is this really an age old way of operating and not modern at all? Ms. Poznansky is merely saying it likes she sees it. The discerning reader soon realizes a more sinister plot may have taken place as she spurs us on to think outside the box and entertain all kinds of possibilities. I re-iterate that most of us are very familiar with this Bible story about the young boy David...however, I encourage you to read this version of his story. You will get an x-ray view of not only how David's mind possibly worked but also of the way Ms. Poznansky's mind captivatingly works in order to entice her reading audience. She does not leave a stone unturned in this intriguing Biblical story as David narrates his tale with and through the eyes of Ms. Poznansky. Watch David come alive with all his human faults, frailties, and fears as he diligently searches for his path to power. "Life in the shadow of death"...is it really that exciting after all? You be the judge.

The wind is singing winter blues

The wind is singing winter bluesWhispering with her is my museLet these notes take you awaySwifter than a reindeer sleigh To distant places, forgotten timesTo passion, sorrow, even crimesYou'll cry and laugh, then close the coverA new world awaits for you to discover

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Tonight it's Friday the thirteen

Double, double misfortune, trouble Burning coal and blackening rubbleLet the blood in my caldron boilFeed the flames... Oh, such a toil!Tonight it's Friday the thirteenI'm a witch and I am mean

Listen, dear, no need to fretAnd I promise, no regret:My spellbinding books are here at last.Get them now, and do it fast!
Here you'll find hair-raising fun
Stories twisted, stories spun

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Rise to Power
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David presented in such an intellectually stimulating manner

Christoph Fischer is a high-ranking reviewer on Goodreads and Amazon. Just as importantly he is the author of the historical fiction trilogy of Sebastian, The Luck of the Weissensteiners, and The Black Eagle Inn. I am greatly honored that he posted this wonderful ★★★★★ review for my just-released book, Rise to Power, on his highly visited blog.

REVIEW: UVI POZNANSKY: RISE TO POWER (THE DAVID CHRONICLES)

Press release for my new book, Rise to Power

Check out the press release on the illustrious Christoph Fischer blog:

NEW RELEASE: UVI POZNANSKY: RISE TO POWER (THE DAVID CHRONICLES)

Excellent new series

Christoph Fischer is a high-ranking reviewer on Goodreads and Amazon. Just as importantly he is the author of the historical fiction trilogy of Sebastian, The Luck of the Weissensteiners, and The Black Eagle Inn. I am greatly honored that he posted this wonderful ★★★★★ review for my just-released book, Rise to Power.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent new series, December 10, 2013By ChristophFischerBooks "Chris" - See all my reviews
(TOP 500 REVIEWER)   This review is from: Rise to Power (The David Chronicles) (Kindle Edition) "Rise to Power (The David Chronicles)" by Uvi Poznansky is another eye opening book, based on a biblical theme but written with a modern mind and perspective. Without corrupting the original historic-biblical story Poznansky takes us into the world and minds of well known biblical figures, such as the first King of Israel, his rivals and his lovers.
A man of flesh and blood, with sexual urges, pride and huge powers of reflection and analysis David is a superb character, real, with bite and of the human race - quite different from the biblical myth that has been created around him.
We see him as he slowly rises to power, from a small soldier to military leader, his military campaigns, his ambitions and the rivalry over the throne; we see the husband to Michal - his first wife and the sometimes strange 'renaissance' man. The novel is historical fiction, biblical fiction and simply excellent fiction.
Wit, sharp-minded powers of observations and deep psychological undestanding of the human mind are amongst Poznansky's many strengths. Her characters and stories are powerful, her historic/biblical knowledge is sound. All through my reading of the story I was tempted to check on the internet for the biblical story behind this novel to remind myself of the exact details and to see if anything had been changed. I can vouch for the accuracy now as I can vouch for the entertaining and meaningful character of the story.
I am still in awe just how much there is to the story of King David - this is the first book of a series and we are not all too far into the life of David.
What a treat to have the story of David presented in such an intellectually stimulating manner, incorporating the historic more than the biblical aspect of the figure. This is by no means a Jewish manifesto. Religion and God play a secondary role in what is a modern adaptation of a very good story.
I look forward to the next book in this original and intriguing series.

Who should play you in a film of your life?

James DiBenedetto, the author of Dream Student (and other books in this series) currently lives in Arlington, Virginia with his beautiful wife and their cat (who has thoroughly trained them both). I am honored that he invited me to interview on his blog. He had quirky questions such as, Who should play you in a film of your life?

Check out the interview here:  Interview with Uvi Poznansky  

The old year passes, time is swift

The old year passes, time is swiftNow it's time to give a giftTis the season to be jollyCurl in bed and no more folly I have a story that must be toldWith me in bed you won't be cold

★ New! ★
Rise to Power
★ Ebook ★

A Favorite Son★ Audiobook ★ Ebook ★ Print ★

Home
★ Audiobook ★ Ebook ★ Print ★
Apart From Love★ Audiobook ★ Ebook ★ Print ★
Twisted★ Audiobook ★ Ebook ★ Print ★