Scions of Josiah

Kingdoms: A Biblical Epic #2

by Ben Avery, Harold Edge (Illustrator), Mat Broome (Illustrator)

King Jehoahaz ignores Iddo's counsel against a failed plot to assassinate Pharaoh Neco--and brings the wrath of Egypt on Judah. When the balance of power shifts from the Nile to Babylon, can Iddo protect his family in Nebuchadnezzar's whirlwind invasion of Jerusalem?

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

A believer in the need for positive, all-ages entertainment, Ben Avery created and wrote Zondervan’s graphic novel series TimeFlyz and the comic book miniseries ArmorQuest to entertain readers with an exciting story, but also inspire and encourage readers to stand up and make a difference in their world. Avery’s comic book career began when he was selected by George R.R. Martin to work as the script adaptor of the comic book fantasy mini-series The Hedge Knight, based on novellas by the New York Times bestselling author. After that, Avery went on to co-write/co-create the critically acclaimed Lullaby and The Imaginaries for Image Comics, co-create and write the children’s literature inspired fantasy The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles, develop and write the historical epic Kingdoms for Zondervan, and the sequel mini-series The Hedge Knight II, published by Marvel Comics. In addition to writing, he has been an English teacher, a college resident director, and a youth treatment specialist for sexually abused children. Avery lives in Indiana with his wife and four children.

Reviews

[Esther]

I didn't like it as much as the previous title, probably because I didn't like the later kings, but it was nice to see some tension between Iddo and his family, which fathers - or even parents in general - can easily relate to.