Once a member of the royal family in Sudan, Paul Farid now carries a price on his head for becoming a Christian. Called to aid his persecuted countrymen, Paul risks his life nearly daily but worries that his sometimes-reckless actions may bring harm to his wife, Larson. This war-torn country is certainly no place to raise a family . . . but that’s little comfort when Larson realizes she’s pregnant.
After fighting more than two decades against the Sudanese government’s mandates, Colonel Ben Alier is wary of the fledgling peace treaty meant to unite the north and south again. Ben vows not to give up the fight, but a pressing health concern turns his thoughts toward securing his legacy and finally acknowledging his son.
The days ahead hold no promise of peace, so Paul, Larson, and Ben must learn to trust God in all things, no matter where tomorrow leads.
This is the second book in the series. I recommend reading the first one before you read this one. The characters will make more sense. Also, the situations they find themselves in. This book had some of the same issues for me as the first one did. Too much background and not enough action. The story is good but I found myself skimming ahead to get past parts of it. Larson has finally accepted God back into her life. That doesn't mean her life is any easier. She is still trying to run a medial compound in the middle of a jungle and a war. Paul has been contacted by his brother and is trying to decide to accept his offer to meet. Ben has accepted the fact that Paul and Larson are married and are happy. He has even begun to consider Paul a friend. The news Ben receives in the middle of the book shatters his stoic personality. This is a good book with a good story line if you don't mind skimming.
I received this book from Tyndale Publishing via Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. I was not compensated in any.
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